The white gardenia was popular with many singers in the 1940's. June Christy was a featured vocalist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. She recorded "Tampico" with Kenton and "How High the Moon" was a hit in 1948.
I'm enjoying your watercolors so much, Marilyn! This one hit a personal note for me. My dad's mother was a Kenton, and Stan Kenton was cousin of hers. I grew up listening to this music, and so, of course, June Christy. I'm impressed with how the microphone is integral to the colors used in the figure and your simple, effective brushstrokes. Lovely!
Watercolors became my focus after my studies at Scottsdale Artist's School in recent years. I enjoy painting figurative watercolors from photographs. I call myself an intuitive painter meaning I paint what 'feels' right about my subject. My favorite subjects are musicians. I expecially enjoy bringing vintage photographs to life from my palette of colors. My work is not limited to portraiture; still life, flowers and landscapes find their way to my easel. Since moving to San Antonio I have done some oil painting, a departure from watercolor techniques. I am a member of San Antonio Watercolor Group (SAWG) and Coppini Academy of Fine Art.
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I'm enjoying your watercolors so much, Marilyn! This one hit a personal note for me. My dad's mother was a Kenton, and Stan Kenton was cousin of hers. I grew up listening to this music, and so, of course, June Christy. I'm impressed with how the microphone is integral to the colors used in the figure and your simple, effective brushstrokes. Lovely!
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