Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Leonard Cohen

There is a crack in everything,
that's how the light gets in.

- Leonard Cohen


I love Leonard Cohen.

An incredible Canadian musician,
songwriter,
performer,
poet...


I used my music sheet book for the painting,
even though there were more words on the page than music notes.

Maybe it was deliberate.

I love the words in his face...


He just recorded a new album called OLD IDEAS.

I'm in love
with a 77 year old man
and his songs.

:-)
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18 comments:

  1. The 13sFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I'm inspired by the furious pace of your creativity. It's wonderful to see you "crankin 'em out", Girl. Every piece speaks to me on some level. Thank you.

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  2. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Love it!!
    BEAUTIFUL PAINT :]
    I can "feel" the passion in his face ((sigh))
    No joke, this is great!!! wow, wow, wow
    Thank you for sharing... your incredible talents, always. <3

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  3. katFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Pauline I love that line on how the cracks let the light in, beautiful!! And your painting, wow, a truly great piece, I can feel the passion as he sings.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Awesome portrait!! My hubby just bought his new CD. I think he has a complete Leonard Cohen collection. I've written a few poems triggered by poems of his and have his book "Stranger Music".
    Stay inspired!

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  5. ginaFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I love him too! What a wonderful portrait of him you created! I will have to check out his new CD. Have a good week, Gina from CED

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  6. RitaFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Sadly, I never heard Leonard Cohen until just a couple years ago. How I missed him all these years is a wonder. Love him, too. This is a great painting! You have really captured his likeness. Great job!! :)

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  7. NigelFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    A wonderful tribute to a very talented and unique singer.

    I never knew he was Canadian - you learn something new every day :)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I like the words in his face, too--and it's cool how the music running vertically down his shoulder hints of a striped pattern on his suit. You have such a way with portraits! Wonderful.

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  9. kathleenFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    What a wonderful portrait and choice of colors. It has so much feeling! Great job!!

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  10. Lorinda.C.FMarch 1, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    I saw Leonard Cohen in concert a couple of years ago and can still feel his music in me. It was simply life changing. You've captured him beautifully.

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  11. UnknownMarch 1, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    I like Leonard Cohen alot! And this rendering is wonderful, particularly on the music sheet> Bravo!!

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  12. froebelsternchenMarch 1, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I love him too..and I love your paintings .. and postings!

    GREAT!

    xxx Susi from Austria

    Flower -Month at Art Journal Journey

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  13. paulineMarch 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you all for the wonderful comments...

    Michelle: i love your husband already. ;-)

    xoxo

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  14. Carolyn DubeMarch 1, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I agree- the words are fantastic there! Your admiration for him shows in such a heartfelt piece of art!

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  15. Inger-MMarch 4, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I love Leonard Cohen too, his music and lyrics are just brilliant, and your portrait of him is awesome!

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  16. LydiaNovember 8, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I am in love with him too. My husband are I have tickets to his concert this coming Sunday in Portland, OR. I am breathless with anticipation. We saw him at the same venue in Dec. 2010 and it was the best concert I have ever seen.

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  17. LydiaNovember 8, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    p.s. I was gushing so much about the man that I failed to tell you how much I love your portrait of him!

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  18. Andrea @ From The SolNovember 19, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    This is beautiful ... you captured the intensity of his truth.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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