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snowymountainhell
Rest In Peace, David Bowie. You are missed by many. - A true visionary that’s influenced many aspects and changed many perceptions of music, art, fashion, love …and life.
Some dude
While music is entirely subjective, I consider him to have been the single greatest popular music artist ever to come from the UK.
Hiro
There is this saying:one man trash is another man's treasure.
Ascissor
Like a portrait in flesh.
didou
If it wasn’t David Bowie, it would still be 4 dollars
Kobe White Bar Owner
I recently went through my vinyl collect here in Japan and I have more Bowie than anything else. Which surprised me. RIP!
starpunk
Many other rock'n'rollers have painted as well. Ric Ocasek of the Cars, Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones (some were in display in my home town back in 1984), and John Mellencamp's paintings have been critically acclaimed. Some of his artwork was compiled for the cover of his 2007 CD release. I've seen some of his works at the Indianopolis Hard Rock Cafe.
And Bowie was a true giant. Two weeks before, Motorhead (they invented speed metal/thrash) split up immediately after the death of its singer/bassist/writer. Three months later Prince died. Three giants.
Since I never got to see Bowie or Prince, when another giant - Bryan Ferry came to my hometown, I made damn sure that I didn't miss it.
EvilBuddha
Major Tom approves of this.
Brian Wheway
And dont forget there will be around 22% comission to be added to the hammer price for the auction house fees, either way $4 bucks was a good investment. well done to you Sir/Madam you have a keen eye for a bargain.
BackpackingNepal
The paintings - the game of Rich people. Isn't he also one of the 80s colorful celebrity who supported LGBTQ through his fashion?
Laguna
If it were sold in terms of time, it would have cost an eternity.
Kobe White Bar Owner
And me!
Dr Maybe
Too bad Dave never visited a doctor and said "Doc, it hurts when I paint like this."
snowymountainhell
Thanks @zichi 2:20p for the Pinterest link. Nice to compare to some of Bowie’s other paintings.
It’s all subjective; for the viewers, and definitely, for the artist. Therefore, can’t agree 100% with your @1:32pm:
In one’s humble opinion, even if it was just a ‘color study’, there’s a certain ‘haunting‘ beauty, to this one.
Perhaps it’s either nostalgia or, like you also said:
And that, will always remain a mystery, as enigmatic as the man himself could be, at times.
snowymountainhell
Awesome sentiment @Laguna 3:46pm:
starpunk
And so does Ziggy Stardust. Ziggy play guitar.