PAUL McCARTNEY and Blackbird WINGS

It is dreary and dark and very rainy today,

but just now an intense whiteness has begun to open the sky…

the sun is pushing through the gloom …
It is like the song…

that singing that breaks the silence in the dead of night …

that strength that comes from weakness…
that peace that passes all understanding.

Blackbird - Beatles

And so here are still more Work in Progress pictures

(please scroll down the entire blog for previous FACES in this large ongoing series on exhibit)…

Paul McCartney

And now some mildly selfish pushiness…

my own series of BLACKBIRDS…

all original artwork - matted and framed ...

available in my little ESTY shop at

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com/

"The LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace."

Numbers 24: 25-26


~katey D

Sir ELTON JOHN

Elton John - DANIEL

As has always been the tradition and intention of my blog - I bring you a mix of my art, along with music (cuz I can't live without it), and occasionally my little thoughts...

As I looked for an Elton song to carry your eyes through my Work-in-Progress photos here - I found this particular version of DANIEL.

I simply love the song... the two brother aspect of it always tugged at my heart (I have two sons). I never knew the context of the song until Elton explained it via the movie behind him as you can see in this Live version. The song is forever changed for me.

My Dad was a WWII soldier, and my grand-nephew is currently serving in the Navy.

God Bless the US Military & their families.

For lyrics to another song that perfectly illustrates my heart's cry - scroll to the end of this post... "What did he die for" ...

Reggie emerges...

On exhibition at Rick's STUDIO13 Grille & Bar in Mentor, Ohio

Please scroll waaaaay down this blog for MORE WiP - pics.

My affordable art is here:

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com/

~kD

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WHAT DID HE DIE FOR

" He was twenty-one in 1944

He was hope and he was courage on a lonely shore

Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears

Just a young American who chose to rise above his fears

And as I watch him struggle up that hill

Without a thought of turning back

I cannot help but wonder

What did he die for?

When he died for you and me

Made the sacrifice

So that we could all be free

I believe we will answer each to heaven

For the way we spend a priceless liberty

Look inside and ask the question
What did he die for?

When he died for me

To the darkest day in A.D. 33

Came the mercy and compassion of eternity

Sent there by a Father with love beyond His tears

Blameless One, the only Son to bear the guilt of all these years

And as I watch Him struggle up that hill

Without a thought of turning back I cannot help but wonder

What did He die for?

When He died for you and me

Made the sacrifice So that we could all be free

I believe we will answer each to heaven

For the way we spend a priceless liberty

Look inside and ask the question
What did He die for?

He died for freedom

He died for love

And all the things we do not pay Him back

Could never be enough

What did He die for?

When He died for you and me

Made the sacrifice
So that we could all be free

I believe we will answer each to heaven

For the way we spend a priceless liberty

Look inside and ask the question

What did he die for? When He died for me "

~Twila Paris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iO1LSwfbAc

" EMoTiONaL ReSCuE "

MiCK JaGGER (NFS)

25" Square Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

WORKS in PROGRESS

Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue

Find my affordable art at

www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com

~katey-D

"my name is ALiCE, I live in a PaLace..."

I kind of get a giggle out of Alice Cooper's many commercials - remember this one?






and NOW... Back to the WiPs (scroll down for MORE - in many previous posts).

So here began ALiCE ...

I never really know what I'm doing when I start - it just happens.

I think that is why many artists I know (self included) kinda moan at the word "commission" - because they are often so specific that they can be stifling.

When we arty-types are free to just go with whatever - good stuff usually happens.

When Alice began to be born on this canvas I looked through concert shots mostly (having seen him in ... errr... 1979 or something I can't say I remember facial details from first hand observation)... so lots of photos were in order.
As you see, his latest CD was indeed the obvious view taken.

I have a large series of Rock Faces on exhibition near Cleveland [Alice is among them] - and for those of you interested in your own custom work from me ~ you now have an idea of my style and versatility (since painting my own Uncle Bub and Aunt Netti wouldn't really give you a clue if I am adept at representation or not. ) Exhibiting famous-y mugs for you here lets you see if you like what I do...and it is just plain ole fun for me.

ALiCE EMERGING...

ALICE COOPER'S Ministry:

http://www.srfrock.org/

Solid Rock 'THE ROCK' Teen Center"

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Affordable art available at

www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com

~kD

Find me on FACE BOOK ~ "Katey Duck"

Here is Alice among 13 other faces - on display at Rick's Studio 13 Grille & Bar (links coming soon!)

imagine...

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BEAUTIFUL BOY ~ John Lennon

Yes! Imagine!

An UPDATE!

Thanks for waiting!

I am finally able to update as promised (thank you to all who have asked)...

I have even more WiP's to show as well as some pics of the pieces on exhibition at

Rick's Studio13 Grille & Bar

in Mentor, Ohio.

Disposable red party cups -

a new use - perfect John Lennon glasses :)

25" gallery wrapped canvas

~Custom Portraits of your friends & family available by request~

Katey~D

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.com/

http://www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com/

WiLD and WaCKy

I know I promised lots of "work in process" photos, but I haven't stopped painting long enough to post here - but that is about to change!

The large "BiG HeADs" project is complete (scroll down to previous posts to read all about those)and they are in place - as well as the 14 smaller 25-inch portraits. I will be back soon to update you all on the outcome (so far so good - very positive feedback)...



In the meantime I have switched gears to some arty projects that are less room-consuming: arty doll jewelry assemblages which I will be posting soon as well! They are DELICIOUS!



joy in the journey,
katey~D

www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com