I find that whatever is playing in the studio, music or film, at the time I’m painting has a great influence over my work. Songs or movies that have great dramatic impact for me often manifest themselves in my work, with me picking up their tone and rhythm and trying to lay it down in paint.
This is a great example of this trait. It’s a painting from a few years back titled The Revelator and even takes it’s name from the song that influenced it, (Time’s) The Revelator from Gillian Welch. This was a much played song in my studio at the time and I felt that it had emotional weight that mirrored what I was trying to get across in my work. Wistful but warm. Accepting of the fact that time eventually reveals what is true and what is important.
Good stuff…
Here’s the song performed by Gillian Welch. Enjoy.
Absolutely love your work!