"If music be the food of love, play on" – William Shakespeare. For as long as I can remember, I have had the same love of music that I have had for art. I suppose that is the creative side of the brain showing its dormancy. With this love of music, I have created an entire series dedicated to painting musicians. One of my favorite experiences was painting James Blunt. He had a scheduled concert in our area and I thought what better way than to honor him but to try and present him with this painting. Lo and behold, one of his managers saw this painting and invited me to meet him. I am a fan of many different genres of music, but this experience was something special. In fact, not only have I gone on to paint more musicians but I have actually shifted my career a bit and I own a music venue in South Florida now. James is no longer touring to my knowledge, but maybe one day I will get the chance to see him again at my own venue, truly coming full circle.
James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former British Army Officer. He originally signed to EMI Music Publishing and is currently signed to Custard Records and Atlantic Records. Blunt rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". The album has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. "You're Beautiful" was number one in the UK, the US and a dozen other countries. Back to Bedlam was the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK. Blunt has sold over 20 million records worldwide. He has received several awards, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 2006—two MTV Video Music Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations. Blunt was a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and served under NATO in the Kosovo War in 1999. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Music in 2016 by University of Bristol.
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Is there a way to create this kind of painting over an actual photo? I think it's an easy way to start for a beginner. It might seem like cheating but I imagine you're still painting but following the looks of a superimposed actual photo. You're not filtering the actual photo but rather drawing on a layer on top of it. I've done this on paper before. BTW. What's the name of the software again? Thanks!
That painting looks really cool.. I love his music, but have not listen to any for ages.. it is always sad music and right now I do not need to listen to stuff to make me feel down.. but nice work.
Hello there… I am sure you can run an automated filter to achieve a similar effect, But everything I have found Looks very "Fake". With my process, I am creating from scratch while Using a reference photo to achieve proper proportion and detail. This is all done in Corel Painter with the final touches and correction in Adobe Photoshop. Always appreciate your comments and support my friend!
I'll remember Corel Painter (actually sounds familiar - Corel Draw?)I'll check it out. Thanks for the reply.
Love this
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Looks so real
Great post and great picture!
The fact that the body itself is an instrument, with rhythms, sounds, cycles, tones, chords, etc., makes music from outside sources all the more important to our general health and well being.
Yes, I suppose you are correct, the body can accomplish many things :)
would so much love to see more of this, am following you now. This is so incredible i love music too... And that's what attracted me to read this post. Nice one great art work, wish i could paint Even a bit close to yours :)
Thank you, many more works coming. Appreciate you following and your support. I have followed you back!
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A very nice post. In fact, you are very handsome with guitar. I love music. I love song. Thank you so much for writing a beautiful stylish picture and an article for you to write articles. But it looks very good that you are waiting for your next post. I am doing
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Wow... That is amazing painting... You can combine two part become one. You can present your love in music in a painting.. Very nice...
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Great painting...
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Good painting dear
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keep it up I like artist like u continue the good work
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he is a great musician
Indeed he is!
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It was really Nice panting by you and honor to @JamesBlunt. You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". This two songs are mind blowing and lovely lyric.
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Life is a long way to go; where we set goals and achievements, to pass part of that road we have to go circle closed; Good to see that you know this process and that you have the ability to know when to start closing the circle; success in this new project. I also love music and I love to dance.
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A wonderful piece, I got inspired by it to do more and achieve more.
Wonderful, glad to hear it.
You sir have created a masterpiece and you deserve the recognition. I like James Blunt and his music was incorporated to the painting, sublime and beautiful presentation of emotions.
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It was a chance to learn about James Hillier Blount.It was nice to know your thoughts about him.
And I could see a nice picture.Good posting. Thank you. bro ^-^b
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Wonderful, glad you were introduced to him and his music through my work.
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Nice short biography of the singer/songwriter!
Thank you, I always give a background on my paintings.