It started with a neighbor's son, extremely talented and intelligent. After dressing him in something resembling Renaissance clothing and completing his portrait, I searched for others like him. My parameters were: no one older than 19, a variety of nationalities, a variety of instruments, and very talented in and dedicated to their music. There are a total of 14 paintings in this series. I realized that their seriousness is a metaphor for my approach to painting: I'm very dedicated to beauty and good craftsmanship. These are not just kids who take music lessons, and I'm not an artist who is fooling around.
Most of these paintings have been juried into national shows in the US, but they were first exhibited together at the Jerusalem Theatre in 2011.
“Alone with the Note”
“Angel's Blast”
“In Command”
“Circle of Keys”
“California Reflection ”
“Irish Sax”
“Feel It”
“Sapphire Blues”
“Rippling Reed”
“Play to the Sun”
“Struggle for Pefection”
“Smoldering Percussion”
