Do you notice anything about the title of this painting? (Fly me to the Moon) As I was organizing my website the other day, I realized that the majority of the artworks have titles which coincide with songs. Not surprising to me, as there is nothing like hearing a song you love to bring up a well of emotions, and probably a few memories as well!

 

We are all wired to use our five senses to experience life - smelling a bouquet of sweet peas, tasting a perfectly ripe strawberry, feeling the softness of a beloved pet's fur, seeing colours or patterns that give you the warm and fuzzies, and of course, hearing the "music" that makes your heart sing!

 

I often have music playing in the studio, and these long hours spent listening to my varied genres of music, definitely inspire and give direction to my artwork. But what about that sixth sense, the one we might call "intuition" - the one that helps you make gut decisions? This instinctive feeling is the one I use most often when creating a painting. The hunch or the notion that merely flies through my mind for a second or two, can often be the idea that 'makes' the painting come alive, or turns it in an unexpected exciting direction.

 

Being open to making changes on the go, is what keeps me intrigued and creative. But - sometimes it is the lyrics of a song that really captures my attention. The beauty of abstract art means I can interpret those lyrics and create whatever imagery comes to mind. There are a few rules that still need to be followed from a technical standpoint to create a good painting!

Artists - whether writing, painting, sculpting, acting, or playing music - use similar terms within their disciplines. Harmony, unity, rhythm, movement, balance, and emphasis are important examples and considerations within all the arts.

 

But, ultimately for all of us, the information that our "senses" perceive, provides us with our "reality". Music is one of those things that seems to have the ability to bring us together in our emotions.

Music impacts our mood, lifts us up, touches our hearts, and makes creating art even sweeter!