8" X 23" oil on gessoed paperThis is my submission for Edward Burton's moleskin for The Flying Moleskin project. Edward's theme for his book was music so I knew that this group that I enjoyed watching and listening to would be my contribution. As a figurative painter I really enjoyed the body language of these musicians as they played the blues in the basement of the historic Santora building in Santa Ana, CA.
Like all the others in The Flying Moleskin project, Edward has always been a supportive and encouraging blogger friend...hope you like it Edward!
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I always love your painting style, Dana. Great subject matter...it's so hip and stylish! A wonderful addition to Edward's book.
ReplyDeleteWow, Dana, I LOVE it! You definitely nailed their body language and coolness. Thank you! And thank you for the kind words, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes! Wonderful color-tones and placement of the figures. I agree with Edward, the positioning of the band works well along the page.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a great piece.
ReplyDeleteAll of you click to big.It is a beautiful painting.
Great painting Dana. I really like your figures, with my favorite being the guy on harmonica. The composition moves so beautifully through both pages.
ReplyDeleteThese are some really cool cats ..... my foot is moving to the beat.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Dana. I love your colors too.
Dana, I really love the flow in this piece, especially the guy (third from the left) he is really into it!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the guy with the red hat! The hat pops against the background.
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice, Dana. Your figure paintings are awesome, love the harmonica guy and the big sweep of golden yellow across the spread.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is this!!! Well done Dana!
ReplyDeleteI second all these emotions -- nice one, Dana!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Dana! I love the rhythm across the pages. Great composition, and the figures are terrific.
ReplyDeleteIt is nothing short of a miracle how a silent piece of art can sound so stereophonically awesome!!! You did everything right in this piece,and it swings to that beat...or upbeat. I expanded and enjoyed every square inch of it. The cool harmonicat has it on, and Guitar George..he knows all the chords. Great job, Dana,..big time.
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