Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Dean-Guitar Reverie for Edward

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Acrylic, Pitt Pen, and a skosh of colored pencil. Approx. 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 on paper.

This is my entry in Edward Burton's sketch book.

Edward's theme was "Music". I used to play guitar in country rock bands many beers...err..years ago.
My favorite guitar was a Fender Stratocaster...which I still own. This painting is an attempt to show the musician playing in a reverie. Practically seeing the notes drift through the air...Very much like you artists when you get caught up in the flow, and magical things happen from out of nowhere upon your canvas.

I don't know how successful my attempt was, but that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! :lol:

Hope ya like it Edward!
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9 comments:

  1. L.HolmMarch 29, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wonderful, intimate painting, Dean, and I can hear the music now! I like your mixed media, and unique take on Ed's theme. I think painting and music are so similar--compositions, rhythms, loud and soft notes, smooth transitions, harmonies. No surprise you're a musician, too! Great work.

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  2. dominique eichiMarch 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    What a great mood in this piece you can really sense a creative spirit at work. Very nice.

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  3. Camille LaRue OlsenMarch 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    You were very successful. I'm struck by the amazing 3D character you got with the neck and string area (you can tell I don't play) of the guitar. So believable I can almost hear the squeaky sounds of the fingers sliding with each chord change. Really nice one, Dean.

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  4. adebanjiMarch 31, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Brilliant and groovy!!!!! Love the Colour explosion of music in the air!

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  5. Ellinor ForjeApril 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I love the colour combinations of vlue and orange. Thanks for sharing the photos and drop by me too, soon. Cheers.

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  6. Vern SchwarzApril 3, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Dean, this painting is alive and so bold. Pure colour is your trademark, and gives this piece energy that you can hear. Is this the younger Deano?

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  7. Angela ElledgeApril 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    How am I just now seeing this? Dean, this is wonderful, love the strong light source and the reflective nature of this piece, both in the story you shared and the young musician in your painting.

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  8. Dean H.April 7, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thank you, everyone, for your kind and supportive comments. You sure know how to make a feller feel good.

    Vern...It's not made from a photo of me, so it's not the younger me 100%. But the pose,and mood are 100% me many moons ago.

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  9. Edward BurtonApril 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    This is wonderful, Dean! Sorry for my late response, I have been away on vacation. You really captured your goal - the music just radiated from him.

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