Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Friday, April 13, 2012

IF ...vocal

Janis Joplin could belt the blues better than nearly anyone else, and could belt down drinks with nearly as much soul.
An accidental overdose of heroin caused her star to stall at age 27...
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.

© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
Thank you and enjoy.

8 comments:

  1. Another outstanding portrait! I love the mouth particularly, and those very subtle glasses. The sketch underneath the colored version is so great!

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  2. I saw your submission on IllustrationFriday.com. This is a great piece.

    -John Tallacksen

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  3. Great portrait! really dig your style!

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  4. That's more like it! looking forward to more of the clubbers' eccentrics captured by your skilled hands.

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  5. I didn't realize she was only 27 when she OD'ed. So sad. Love Janis, and love your interpretation of her. I'm really drawn to her mouth and glasses too. You've really captured her energy. Nice job!

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  6. This is very soulful and expresses Miss Joplins big personality. I love the warm the tones and the way that she fills the page.

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