Songs as inspiration
My title today is from one of Donovan's earlier collection of songs which have been a constant source of inspiration for my art throughout life. Donovan's songs to me, are from an artist's palette and full of colour, providing me with rich imagery and touch the very core of my being. A strange thing to say, but as true to day, as it was for me in the 1960/70s.
I remember even in my school days, that songs and music inspired my art. Careful with that Axe Eugene by Pinkfloyd, became a large pen and ink drawing, Lucy in the sky with Diamonds by The Beatles, became a painting and over the years many others some of which I'm going to share on this blog.
Donovan sang " Seaweed clings to Ruby rings on the fingers of my lady'o....." My painting is 'Dawn, gypsy of the shore'
Hump sang in their song Moon sky "I could touch the sky, I would touch the sky for your love......" I have included the rough sketch above, as well as the finished painting, which is very different in it's finish state.
'Magpie in a Diamond Tree' was again influenced by Donovan who sang "The magpie is a most illustrious bird it dwells in a diamond tree......."
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