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A hugely significant song, Howlin’ Wolf’s recording of ‘Spoonful’ became a blues staple recorded by everyone from Etta James to Cream.
The likes of John Terry, Fernando Torres and David Luiz are instantly recognisable stars when they walk out on to the pitch. But when covered in blue paint, it becomes a little tricky to pick out the famous faces from Chelsea. As part of a new adidas campaign to launch the club's new strip, the Blues players took part in a special promotion.
The Cotton Club was a famous night club in New York City that operated during Prohibition. While the club featured many of the greatest African American entertainers of the era, such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Bessie Smith, Cab Calloway, The Nicholas Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and Ethel Waters, it generally denied admission to blacks. During its heyday, it served as a chic meeting spot in the heart of Harlem, featuring regular "Celebrity Nights" on Sundays, at which celebrities such as Jimmy Durante, George Gershwin, Al Jolson, Mae West, Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, Moss Hart, New York mayor Jimmy Walker and other luminaries would appear. Source: Wikipedia Vintage African American photography courtesy of Black History Album, The Way We Were. Follow Us On Twitter @blackhistoryalb
About Yellow Submarine Fifty years ago, The Beatles set off on a magical adventure — and this psychedelic anniversary edition let fans of all ages join the iconic journey. It was fifty years ago today! Some 80,000 leagues beneath the sea, a colorful land of music and laughter existed called Pepperland — a place where Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts’ Club Band was always playing your song. That is, until the Blue Meanies burst onto the scene and chased all the magical music away. . . . So began the classic 1968 film Yellow Submarine, inspired by the eponymous song. With a refreshed midi hardcover and a cut-paper, accordion-fold gift edition marking half a century since the tale first dazzled audiences, nostalgic Beatles fans and excited youngsters alike will be clamoring for a ticket to ride.
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These triptychs are large pieces that feature lush blues, making them an impressive addition to any beautifully designed space. Each triptych is printed by hand and carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of these natural environments, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadows, and the subtle nuances of tone and texture. The beach and ocean scenes depict the dynamic beauty of waves crashing against the shore, with the cyanotype process lending a dreamy, ethereal quality to the images. Similarly, the forest and wood scenes offer a glimpse into the hidden depths of nature, with the cyanotype process lending a sense of mystery and wonder to the images, while the lush blues of cyanotypes imitate the sky and clouds perfectly. These triptychs are perfect for anyone who loves to surround themselves with the beauty of nature, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any beautifully designed space. Details: + Title: Australian Rolling Waves + Year: 2020 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x210 cm (40 x 84 in.) Each paper measures 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.) each, a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper * Frame is for illustrative purposes only, artwork is sent carefully rolled in a tube. WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun. Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative to get the best image quality. Finally, the print is washed and fixed with water to stop the reaction and prevent fading. What you get is an amazing, royal blue image, with absolutely no ink involved. And since each print is handmade, tones will give gorgeous, subtle variations. The beauty of cyanotypes is that each print is absolutely unique.
Blue is the sky and the sea and inspire thoughts of freedom and serenity. While it can also represent stability and loyalty. Our blue color quotes explore everything blue, from feelings to appreciating the depth of the color blue in nature.
Abstract Blue River II Oil on canvas. Width 60 x Height 90 cm or 23.5 x 35.5 inches. Signed. With a certificate of authenticity. Abstract Blue River II was inspired by patterns and shapes on the surface of moving water resulting in a dance and play of light. Light catches the water and makes abstract ripples on the surface. Everyone sees colour in a slightly different way to one another, call it colour perception. The way I see colour and the feelings I get when the colours align well on a canvas is appeals to me. Also, the way collectors see my work will be unique to them because of their own individual colour perception. About I am an oil painter inspired by the energy of the seas. Studying film and fine art at the University of Plymouth has influenced the way I paint. It is important to me to include a sense of movement and escapism in my work. Having moved permanently to Devon 17 years ago, it is the Devon and Cornwall coastline that still inspire me today. My seascape series of paintings have evolved over the years. I am keen to explore the force of the ocean, the light coming through the waves and the ever changing colour of the sea. For my work I like to use oil paint. This medium is very versatile allowing you to add thick impasto layers or more fluid translucent ones. This is very useful when you want to capture ocean waves in all their forms and variety of colours. Also it is such robust a medium I can scrape the paint back or scratch into it too. I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art in 2008 at the University of Plymouth. I have exhibited my paintings throughout Devon and gained an award at the Exeter Short Film festival. My films and photographs have been exhibited on the South Bank, London and in Italy. I am a Geopark Ambassador Artist for the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. Here is a link to my Collector Guarantee. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to me Reviews Here is a link to my reviews and feedback from my collectors with some images of the paintings they have purchased insitu. Commissions Commissions are welcome. If you would like to contact me about your particular space or project please contact me Exhibitions: Sussex Art Fair, Goodwood 2022 Contemporary Art Fair Newbury 2022 Bath Art Fair 2022 Contemporary Art Fair Newbury, Sandown, Windsor 2021 Devon Artist Network Exhibition, Artizan Fleet Walk, Torquay 2019, 2020, 2021 Art Ambassador Show, Artizan Gallery, Torquay 2019 Wave Series, Teignmouth Pavilions 2019 Multimedia Art Show, TAAG, Teignmouth 2019 Artizan Gallery, Torquay 2018 Artmazing, Powderham Castle 2018 Group exhibition Speculation Gallery, Brixham 2018 Solo exhibition Pavilions Teignmouth 2017 Group exhibition Harbour House, Kingsbridge 2016 Solo exhibition Blue Indigo, Teignmouth 2015 Devon Open Studios, Teignmouth 2014 Brownston Gallery, Modbury 2013 Flavel theatre, Dartmouth 2012 Blue Indigo, Teignmouth 2011 Blue Indigo, Teignmouth 2010 South Bank 2009 video University of West of England, Taunton 2008 video installation ‘St.Piran’s Day march, Perranporth Royal William Yard, Plymouth 2006 video installation ‘The sinking of the Napoli”
Not only were they busy making good music, but they were busy looking good at the same time!
Photographer Dennis Morris shares his memories of a close working relationship with the global superstar
Ray Charles American Roots Posters Ray Charles at the City Center Arena, Seattle, 1966 By Dennis Loren - Art Print Decorate Your Wall Suitable for Framing 12 Point Gloss Cover Paper – 15” x 23” Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a singer, arranger, bandleader, and songwriter who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music and pop standards through his Modern Sounds recordings, as well as a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it. He also participated in the movie, "The Blues Brothers" and all time hit." Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business". This offering is a Reproduction Poster of one of the Music's Greats.... Ray Charles. This Poster is a Quality Lithographic Print.
Vinyl LP pressing. By the time drummer Pete La Roca recorded his debut album Basra in 1965 he had already appeared on nine Blue Note sessions as a sideman and spent time in bands led by Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. But it was another tenor titan, Joe Henderson, that La Roca brought in as the sole horn voice to front a dynamic quartet that was completed by what liner note writer Ira Gitler called \"one of the most attuned rhythm sections in jazz\" featuring bassist Steve Swallow and pianist Steve Kuhn.
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These triptychs are large pieces that feature lush blues, making them an impressive addition to any beautifully designed space. Each triptych is printed by hand and carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of these natural environments, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadows, and the subtle nuances of tone and texture. The beach and ocean scenes depict the dynamic beauty of waves crashing against the shore, with the cyanotype process lending a dreamy, ethereal quality to the images. Similarly, the forest and wood scenes offer a glimpse into the hidden depths of nature, with the cyanotype process lending a sense of mystery and wonder to the images, while the lush blues of cyanotypes imitate the sky and clouds perfectly. These triptychs are perfect for anyone who loves to surround themselves with the beauty of nature, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any beautifully designed space. Details: + Title: Australian Rolling Waves + Year: 2020 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x210 cm (40 x 84 in.) Each paper measures 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.) each, a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper * Frame is for illustrative purposes only, artwork is sent carefully rolled in a tube. WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun. Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative to get the best image quality. Finally, the print is washed and fixed with water to stop the reaction and prevent fading. What you get is an amazing, royal blue image, with absolutely no ink involved. And since each print is handmade, tones will give gorgeous, subtle variations. The beauty of cyanotypes is that each print is absolutely unique.
Call his work art, call it crap, but in the end it’s the creation of an artist who defies us to ask for something more.
With the way music is sold changing dramatically over the past few years it seems artists make more money nowadays from touring than they do from CD sales and digital downloads. Live performances are not so much a means to an end now but rather a means in themselves. Back in the Sixties the primary [&hellip
Oscar Peterson dead at 82. Obituary at the BBC [ link ] Profile at CBC Digital Archives [ link ] allmusic [ link ]
Look back at the life of the iconic actor and director for his 85th birthday.
