Saturday, September 11, 2010

Me and My Guitar


Me and My Guitar
Original oil painting 16x20"
by Susan Roux

How many times have you heard me mention Luka Bloom? Perhaps too many. When I first heard his music a year and a half ago, it changed me. I've listened to music my whole life, but none of it ever made me feel like I do when I listen to Luka's.

Ever since, its the music I paint to. Its perfect to put me directly into my special painting place. The softness, his beautiful uplifting words and his the wonderful chants, whisk me away to an instant creative place. Its had the same inspiring affect on other artists.

I've had the great pleasure of seeing the Irishman play several times. As much as I enjoy his CD's, there's nothing like listening to him live. On September 24th I'll get to see him again. Lucky for us, there is a little venue in Maine that he adores coming to.


Its located in Brownfield. Its such an out of the way place, people in Maine don't even know where Brownfield is. Rest assured its well worth the drive... In the middle of the boonies exist a charming post and beam structure adorned with elegant, twinkling lights. You'll have dinner at double-tablecloth tables where candles, water carafes and stemware glisten. The food is creative and delicious. Sit with friends, enjoying a bottle or two of wine and listening to an acoustic show. Its a magical place.

If you've been following me awhile, you know I've been in touch with Luka many times and have even run into him in Ireland. Posted is a painting of him singing. Me and My Guitar is the title of one of his songs. In it there's a line, "I love the pictures you paint." I thought it appropriate.

It will be my gift to him.


It was a challenge from the get go. I placed a stage-lit figure in a Irish composite scenery and somehow thought I could pull it off. I know its not perfect. Hopefully he'll overlook the imperfections.

I'm happy that it looks like him...

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16 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    You're so talented. I love the softness of the edges, and the strong colors..

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  2. Caroline Peña BraySeptember 11, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    I think this is lovely; the soft, calmness of scene and your style seems to echo how you feel about his music and I think that says a lot. Excellent work, Susan.

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  3. Fay AkersSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    I'm new to your blog.
    I love the softness of this.

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  4. jyothisethuSeptember 11, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    susan,

    this is a beautiful creation which conveys the feelings of a soothing song...

    congrats...

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  5. M R AnandSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    i can see the guitarist is enjoying his music sooo much! love the expression on him and the background is fantastic!

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  6. SusanSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    He'll adore it, Susan. Great job. Susan

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  7. GabeSeptember 12, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Una narrazione poetica, un connubio perfetto. Bello molto bello. Graziella

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  8. martinealisonSeptember 12, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    Loin des tumultes de la scène et en exclusivité pour toi, Susan, il joue et chante au diapason de ta peinture... l'harmonie des couleurs et des sons ne font qu'un. Une véritable toile musicale...
    Comment ne pourrait-il pas être fier et ravi de recevoir un tel présent ? Bisous

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  9. RalphSeptember 12, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Another beautiful painting and he will be so pleased to have tis from you. Thanks for the comment about collecting stories. I was feeling so low and that just lifted me.

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  10. AriannaSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Simply beautiful! Arianna

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  11. ArtistSeptember 12, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    beautiful painting!

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  12. grigorijSeptember 12, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Hello Susan! Excellent work!

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  13. SadamiSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Dear Susan,
    Wonderful! I love something soft in the picture.
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I've never heard of Luka Bloom? Thanks for the link and the information. I'll check it out.

    ~Ron

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  15. Iñaki massini ponrtisSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Very nice work. Congratulations!!

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  16. Marc VCSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    wonderful
    I named my son Luka because of him

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