Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee!
My colors are a little murky here. I love the vermilllion in my paintbox but it is so soft and rich, like lipstick, that it can easily overwhelm my page.
I notice the rooftop on this row of buildings on 9th Avenue when I walk to work. I like the jumble or chimneys and windows and, because the street is very wide here and the buildings are set against a large flat wall, the corner looks like a set. It reminds me of the many times we have gone to see La Bohéme at the Met.
I was invited to a taping of a concert Jerry Lee Lewis played on his birthday. I got to meet The Killer backstage beforehand. He is quite well preserved and charming and, once he got out to his flame-covered piano, seriously rocked out with Willie Nelson. As always, it was very hard for me to draw while great music was being played, particularly standing surrounded by a coterie of models in the semi-darkness. Nonetheless, I wanted to keep the memory and beavered on.
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
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Danny,
I am new to your board and really appreciate the constant inspiration and motivation. Really starts my day off right to see the artistic "productivity" of someone else.
Thanks
Posted by: Linda | November 13, 2006 08:57 AM
These are remarkable, Danny. There's so much of you in them---your heartfelt responses to both the architecture and the taping. As for the latter, wow! Lucky you to have been there with Jerry Lee Lewis and Willie Nelson rocking out!
Posted by: Laura | November 13, 2006 09:00 AM
LOVE IT. I saw a new video by the killer this weekend. all animation and really clever. what a kick and you captured the memory wonderfully. dana
Posted by: dana jenkins | November 13, 2006 10:47 AM
Wow you are making me homesick for my former city! Gorgeous drawings.
BTW I recently bought your book and love it. Gave you a shout out on my very new blog.
Posted by: jennifer/creatingfromscratch | November 13, 2006 04:53 PM
Danny, when I was 14 a long time ago it seems. My wonderful granfather took me to a concert downtown Pittsburgh. I didnt know the man who was playing that night . My parents listened to other music and no rock n roll hear. As soon as the piano started and the "Killer" shaked and sang "Great balls of Firer" I was hooked for sure.A lovly memorie that hasn't been in my mind for along time now. Till youre comment hear today.
Thanks danny
Posted by: Linda Colgan | November 14, 2006 12:41 PM
Danny, I love the spotlight action. And of course I love the buildings! Viva Vermillion.
Roz
Posted by: roz | November 15, 2006 01:14 PM