Jazz In The Shadows For Cello

Original - Oil on canvas wrap

30"x 40"

This Plastic Space abstract piece is reflective of a cello player embracing the culture and heritage in the music being played. The notes are from the actual cello rendition for Jazz in the Shadows. The legacy of music and creative arts is rendered in this Plastic Space abstraction highlighting the importance of music to the relationship of other cultural arts like sculpture, textiles, and science swirling together into a moving breathing entity. I did a lot of research watching cello players to gather image ideas that work within my musical painting. By sketching out the idea with graphite on paper, I work the design until it has balance and interest. Sometimes this process can take weeks or months until I feel ready to paint. Then I transfer it to canvas where I begin to add color with oils. This is the challenging part and often it takes a life of it's own and can go beyond the original sketch. This process takes time and concentration to complete and can last weeks, months, or in some cases, years. The final product can be a rewarding surprise.