This record has lots of bright metallic silver to enhance the vivid greens.
It used to be a Billy Preston album - and it's hard to get cooler than that.
It has gone to live in New Hampshire with a very cool person.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
We've been a while
This record is totally far out! It is a 10-inch, red vinyl album. Very rare and so beautiful! It was painted with browns, reds, and metallic gold for a guy who is possibly the coolest dude in Seattle (thanks, DC!). The record was originally sent to me unexpectedly from a friend in Columbus, Texas.
Show 'em how we do it now.
This record was formerly Peaches and Herb. It is going to live in Colorado.
It wants you to shake your groove thing.
Paganini Rhapsody
This record is unique, because I didn't choose it. It was sent to me with the request to paint it.
It was Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini. It has lots of silver!
The night is young and full of possibilities
I don't usually paint 45s, but this one came out really perky. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell!
It lives in Edmonds, WA, with the fabulous Elliot and Jodi.
It lives in Edmonds, WA, with the fabulous Elliot and Jodi.
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do.
This record has come through the pod bay door, Hal.
It was formerly the soundtrack to 2001: A Space Odyssey. (One of the best films ever made, in my opinion.)
And - - just like the 4-million-year-old black monolith that emits a single, very powerful radio emission, the origin of this record is a total mystery.
It now lives in Los Angeles.
Whispering Hope
The Mom & Dads - - Whispering Hope. My mom said that this record looked "fresh".
Well, alright alright alright..
It went on its way to some lovely folks in Texas.
The charm of spring
This record was inspired by the cool, blue Paris label and the fact that it is FINALLY spring. Everything is blooming. April in Parrrrrrris....
He was called Satchmo because of his...??? (I know the answer. Do you?)
"What a Wonderful World".
This record is a 45 with a small (and unusual) spindle hole and it was pressed in 1968. It came all the way from across the pond in England! Normally, I'd count this as a collector's item and not dare paint on it, but it had an enormous scratch going across the entire song, rendering it useless for listening to.
It is the favorite song of a very special guy, to whom this is being birthday gifted, from his lovely wife. The yellow rosebuds were a special request in the design.
It is headed out to central Texas, pronto!
And if you know the story of how Louis Armstrong got the nickname "Satchmo," well then...2 extra coolness chips in your jar, my friend. One of my favorite songs of all time is Skokiann.
Leavin' on the Midnight Train to Georgia
This beautiful purple-violet-green gem toned painting was formerly Gladys Knight and the Pips! This was made for a strong and feminine gal, who is giving it to her own strong and feminine friend. Viva la woman! I think it came out super cool and I do love me some purple.
Big Country Hits with Burl
This record was Burl Ives' The Big Country Hits, but now it is very psychedelic. A funny connection to Burl: my uncle Irving was once one of Mr. Ives' private physicians. So I felt a closeness to this record as I painted it, because Burl Ives was a great guy. I've heard the stories. You are my sunshine, Burl.
Slow Ride...take it easy...
This crazy Foghat album, on the Bearsville label, is being auctioned off at the Scott Daniels' Musical Memorial to raise money for his young daughter, Emma Rose. Jay will be performing several Joint Chiefs, Fleshmop, and Dresden 45 songs at the show! Psyched for the performance (not so much for the outdoor Houston heat in August, but whatev...we'll be there).
Brandy...rhymes with candy...
Brandy, by The O'Jays. Here is a cute little, candy-colored 45 record.
Sold to a wonderful person in Seattle.
It's been a hard days night, y'all.
The Beatles' Reel Music, full of songs from their movies. Super purple and vibrant up close.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And now it lives in Austin!
Copper
A very neutral and tonal-colored Henry Mancini record for a person in Texas. Lots of copper and silver accents!
Purple purple purple
My all-time favorite number: 3. I have no idea what the songs were on this album, or even what kind of music it was. But I'll tell you what - this very purple (*much more deep and vibrant purple in person) record contains lots of good juju and went to a judge who said it was one of the coolest things he ever got. The person who purchased it said that 3 was also her favorite number.
That there is some good taste, my friends.
This record was brought to you today by the number THREE and the color PURPLE.
My friend Jamie
The mandala style record above was done in brown, red, and gold.
I made it for my dear friend Jamie in Texas.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
These Boots...
One night, a few years back, I drank a handful of Gray Goose screwdrivers and watched about 3 hours of just Nancy Sinatra videos on YouTube. She is a special lady.
This record recently got auctioned off by a friend in the Art Car community of Houston, in honor of my sister-in-law. In case you didn't know it, Houston is THE art car capital of the world, and my extraordinary artist sister-in-law, Eve, is the Creator and Queen of the Sock Monkey Mobile.
Back in 2011...I got some glitter paint.
This record is secretly one of my favorites. The base is yellow and green with some intense green glitter. Topped off with some funky black. I was watching a lot of children's television programming when I painted this one.
Roger and the Frog
The botanical-inspired special request above has a hidden frog in it.
It currently lives in Massachusetts.
It currently lives in Massachusetts.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Roulette at Tin Umbrella
This funky record now resides at the Tin Umbrella Coffee House, one of the best coffee houses south of I-90. I was fortunate enough to be invited to display my art there in March, and now this happy, floral paisley number is part of the permanent art collection there. Good coffee and good art go together timelessly.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
We could walk around all day long
Another vibrant 45, courtesy of John Cougar Mellencamp.
This was done in a flatter, non-glossy style as an experiment. Inspired by my incredibly talented friend, OneSevenNine, who is my favorite local artist and the coolest chick in all of Seattle, I'll tell you what.
Shoot that poison arrow
Super vibrant greens, blues, and brown on this ABC 45.
Although I was never a huge new wave fan, it takes me right back to the old 1982 MTV days of my youth. We high school freshman were the generation MTV was invented for. We watched it launch from the launchpad, followed by the Buggles. And now MTV isn't even MTV anymore and we are the demographic it couldn't care less about. Things change...
Sippin' on a cherry soda pop
Brandy, by The O'Jays. This record is pretty like shiny candy! It is one of my smaller paintings, done on a 45 rpm record.
What is Life?
Here is a record painted in honor of Ray Charles, one of my heroes. It hangs in an office now.
I had the privilege of seeing Ray Charles for my 11th birthday, at the now demolished Tower Theater in Houston. It was one of the biggest thrills of my life. Part of his encore included playing The Yellow Rose of Texas and the crowd went insane for it. You know how proud Texans are...
Eyes of the World
This Wake of the Flood record was specially requested for a Grateful Dead lover living in Portland, OR.
I really love how it came out.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Tin Umbrella Coffee is showing my records!
My records look great at the coffee shop. And I am proud to be associated with this great place, where every latte is an artfully crafted, delicious masterpiece.
Check it out:
http://www.tinumbrella.com/2014/03/03/painted-reclaimed-records-by-rachelle-rose/
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