With the release of my indie rock bands new album, ‘Between Lies’ (Templeton Universe) — we decided to bring out a lyric video of the first track. It’s got an Alice-in-Wonderland/Oz feel to it. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you 🙂
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After many moons, I have picked up paint brush and spray can and started painting no. 6 of my Rock Art Series (there are going to be 10 painting all told).
If you want to recap on the grand adventure of subliminal painting to my favourite musicians of all time, please CLICK HERE.
I think I first promised myself that I would have this series done by June 2013 — fat laugh that was! Then the next D-date was December 2013 — another dashed hope.
Art on Wizards Time
Just like Gandalf (who proclaimed that a wizard is never late and always arrives exactly when he intends to), I am going to let these paintings emerge in their own divine time (as long as it’s within my lifetime!).
But, at least I can say I am more than half way now!
Yippeeeeeee…so, without further ado — painting no. 6 was produced by listening to the melodious and mesmerizing Templeton (and, no, I’m not just saying that because he’s my husband — go listen and decide for yourself).
You can visit his aural delights here: TempletonUniverse.
Templeton Rocks the Canvas
I am just going to be showing you snippets of the painting because Wednesday’s blog is going to be the start-to-finish photographic process and the grand reveal — so do stay tuned (or follow this blog if you aren’t already) :D.
So, here is a little taste just to whet your appetite:
Well, I hope you are intrigued.
Until next week when I get out of the way of the focal point of the painting (see photo on your right where I have cunningly concealed the weirdest thing I have painted to date that has consequently unearthed a lot of Egyptian myth? Very titillating stuff indeed! I promise to reveal all) — you’ll have to try to put the pieces together and see what on earth (or, perhaps, not on earth) has planted itself onto my canvas.
Oh, the mystery of it all! All will be revealed soon though, so hang onto those knickers!!!
Adieu, my patient amigos…
Here are the Rock Art blogs in order of release:
10 Bands, 10 Paintings…Let the Rock Art Begin!
Painting Pink Floyd — Soldiering Through the Minefield of Emotion
The Shortlist of Muso’s to Make the Grade
I launched my new idea for an art collection last week, please read it here to recap.
The bands and musicians that I am going to explore auditorily and interpret visually on canvas are (in order of my being introduced to their music):
Ha! And there you have it…I will be embarking on the first painting of this series this week and, with a bit of cosmic luck, may have something to blog about next week.
Proceedings…
I am not going to pressure myself to paint in this order — I am basically going to work it on my mood and who I feel like listening to at that given time. Make sense? No? Well, that’s fine!
Wish me luck as I have no idea how this is going to turn out 🙂
Click here to see the next stage…
Who are your favourite musicians of all time? Come on, list at LEAST 3 bands you could never do without. Let them feel the love.
Hail to one of the most amazing albums my ears have had the pleasure to experience!
“He is really pushing the boundaries of auditory excellence.”
If you haven’t heard it yet, I strongly suggest you visit Templeton’s site (http://templetonuniverse.com/news.cfm) and have a snoop around, I believe he is offering some FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS over there — all you have to do is become a member (just click on ‘not a member?’ on the top right hand corner of the site to sign up — quick, easy and free).
Infinite Inspiration to Work From
I had so much to draw from whilst designing this album art — from Templeton’s cosmic new sounds to the history and messages behind his music. This was actually easy to do because I had so much to work with. He is really pushing the boundaries of auditory excellence.
Front Cover (above)
This is the third album cover I have done for Templeton and this is his fourth album.
I am pleased to showcase all the artwork for this CD, from inlays to back cover, that was the brainchild of Templeton and myself.
Here it goes:
The Insert
The Inlay
The CD
The Back Cover
If you want to read about the inspiration behind the music and the artwork, Templeton has a blog out that takes you through his whole creative process:
11 Reasons for Writing Cosmic Music
Templetons Discography:
Templeton is also being featured in the Rhythmic Lounge Magazine’s June edition:
Templeton | Headspace | CD Baby.
This absolutely amazing sci-fi based ambient rock album is a must hear!
I did the artwork for the album and will be blogging about it in next Tuesday’s art blog, so watch out for that.
I will be revealing the inner cover, song lyrics and back cover art as well as the CD artwork.
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Look into my Eyes
There is nothing more captivating than looking into the eyes of a living creature. So much can be said without words when you look into someone or somethings eyes.
They are said to be the windows of the soul and for good reason — eyes are so expressive. And it is every artists desire to captivate the onlooker, with a pair of fixating eyes.
“Sometimes I could swear I see the eyes ‘flicker’ or move. He says I definitely ensnared a bit of his soul in there.”
Look at the Mona Lisa — her eyes follow you around the room. What a fantastic genius Leonardo was!
Below, you will find a painting of my husband — this one really creeps both of us out a bit. It is hanging in our bedroom and it is so much like Mike that we both feel it has a certain ‘Dorian Gray’ feel to it. Sometimes I could swear I see the eyes ‘flicker’ or move. He says I definitely ensnared a bit of his soul in there.
The Egyptians and Kohl
The ancient Egyptians used to burn Frankincense and make kohl from the ash using water. They would then paint it around their eyes, supposedly because they wanted to carry the protection of the Gods with them — most likely a tribute to the God Horus. Very interesting to ‘frame’ your eyes. They seemed to think it was an important feature, enough to highlight it anyway.
Back to the Art…
Here are some of my paintings that have the ‘captivating eyes’ theme:
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I love doing the backgrounds for these paintings. Many people have asked me if it is a stencil – definitely not! This is all done by hand and no pattern is ever the same. It is like a fingerprint.
White Poppies
The Poppy Collective was a huge painting, the first large one I ever did of poppies. It was definitely a challenge to do, especially the background as you can well imagine. The painting measured 760mm x 920mm.
The Poppy Collective
Sunset Reflections was purchased by my sister and hangs in her bedroom. It was a marriage between the poppies and the sunset/landscape.
Sunset Reflections
Another poppy painting has made it into the best sellers list ~ Poppies in the Rising Sun. This particular one was featured on the RedBubble homepage.
Poppies in the Rising Sun
And there you have it — some of my Best Selling Art as Prints and Posters via RedBubble.
Cherie Roe Dirksen 