Perhaps an odd choice for a colorful abstract art subject. But I have to admit, the inspiration to incorporate Emmylou Harris into a painting came quite accidentally. 

Emmylou Harris had been a major contributor with Gram Parsons musical work in the early 70's before he sadly passed away in 1973.

Now I have to be honest…I had never really been a country music fan.

But when I watched Emmylou Harris sing, I have to admit that I was so impressed with her musical presence and natural beauty.

Yeah, I know, all this was a strange way in which to source out inspiration for this painting – but I'm kinda glad it happened as accidentally as it did.

You may notice that I have painted her in a formal ballroom type dress, this is to represent the way Emmylou performs  - from what I have seen of her she sings as if every moment is important and quite monumental.

Watching her perform, I quickly realised that it wouldn't take me much to be inspired enough to paint something that depicted Emmylou.