Jimi Hendrix

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The drawing is finally complete after countless hours and many late nights. I was awake till 1:30 am finishing this. So technically the same day I’m posting it hahaha.

I didn’t think to look at the time till I was finished with the drawing itself. I couldn’t sleep till I finished the drawing. Sleep or art, it’s a difficult choice. I wish I didn’t have to sleep at all, instead I could create art throughout each and every night.

The nights I know I don’t work the next day or I have nothing going on I’ll stay up quite late and draw as much as my mind lets me. I get lost within my own imaginative world. Within that Imaginative world, I created this drawing.

The journey of this drawing was similar to a roller coaster. At times I had no idea what I was doing and was going with the flow. Then at times, I guess you can say I think I knew what I was doing.

I feel as If I have no idea what is going on when I draw, but I just do what my soul tells me. I’ll change my mind about what to do about one million times. The end result of the drawing has an infinite amount of possibilities. I could have used any color or any shape while creating this.

I’d say it’s more of the universe creating the art than myself. I get into an art “nirvana” and get completely lost within my own world. Creating away while the rest of the world is busy doing earth like things.

The Final drawing is of Jimi Hendrix.

The red colors were the most challenging out of the whole entire drawing itself. I bet there are 4 different shades of red in each shape. In the end, it’s something of my own color. A lot of different reds mixed together. The way they name, colors is very precise.

If you didn’t know I use Prismacolor colored pencils on my drawings. I’ll explain how I create and blend the colors. I have this piece of paper on the side of my drawing table. In the past, I’ve used it more than I do now.

If I’m uncertain of using a color. I apply the color to the paper to see what It’ll look like. I’m to a point now where I look at a color and I trust within my heart the color is correct. If I’m certain of the color I don’t use the paper at all. I attempt my best to ignore the paper to improve my art skills.

Colors are kinda similar to math. I’ll explain. Certain colors when mixed create certain tones and shades. Or possibly creating a whole new color itself. It’s like a formula that has to be added up together to create a final outcome. A formula for math or a formula of colors. It’s a weird analogy my mind thought of.

I’m a mad scientist with many colors and I have one ridiculous imagination.

I won’t say for sure what represents what in the image. That’s for you to create with your own imagination. Observe the image carefully and with all the time you please.

This is one main factor of my art. I let the viewer create their own image and that’s a manifestation of their own thoughts. We’ll all see something different, but alike in the end.

I’ve been learning how to use my camera for a while now. I feel I can take a more improved picture, but I’m still learning. Stay with me, hahahahaha.

As I leave you to observe the drawing.

Here are a few quotes I’d like to share by Jimi Hendrix. I relate to what he says within each quote. I’m sure many other individuals will as well.

-“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”

-“I used to live in a room full of mirrors; all I could see was me. I take my spirit and I crash my mirrors, now the whole world is here for me to see.”

-“I’m the one that has to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to”

-“[In response to being asked if his band does gimmicks]Gimmicks, here we go again, gimmicks man, I’m tired of people saying we’re…. gimmicks, what is this? The world is nothing but a big gimmick, isn’t it? Wars, napalm bombs, all that, people getting burned up on tv and it’s nothing but a stunt. Gimmick. Yes we do.”

-“You have to give people something to dream on.”

– “The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.”

– “White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I’m gonna wave my freak flag high.”

– “If it was up to me, there wouldn’t be no such thing as the establishment.”

There are many more quotes I could post that I can relate to. I’ll stop before I get too carried away.

I’m not sure if I have an Idol or look up to anyone. In life, all I’m trying to do is be myself. Be the greatest version I can become. But if I were to look up to someone and want to be similar to someone it would be Jimi.

I wasn’t alive to experience him in person, but his soul and energy will last in this world forever. He was a loved man by many individuals and is truly missed.

Thank you for observing my art and I appreciate the love and energy everyone puts towards my craft.

Much love!

❤

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136 thoughts on “Jimi Hendrix”

  1. What a fascinating piece! I love the shades of color and dimensions used. It’s an awesome portrait as well! You’re very talented! My writing is pretty much the same as far as sleep goes. I didn’t sleep much at all the first four months of my blog!

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    • I appreciate that, means a lot to me. Thanks. 🙂

      Happy you enjoy the final product.

      Hahahahaha, as an artist I sometimes forget I have to sleep.

      I dream of stay up all night.

      I have to remember time is actually real and the people are running the world.

      The “vicious cycle” you can say.

      One day I’ll be awake all night every night creating whenever the moment is wished upon.

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  5. fabulous ice on the cake ! the black blue hat i remember … Jimi is here hahaha
    great time my friend …
    definitely a catch in the eyes i can see Jimi’s sadness and gravity
    unless it could be nostalgia ABOUT THE SHORT TIME HE DID HERE and the legendary trace he left behind far beyond Seattle …
    for now, i feel how much his kind of talent was unique and missed , even more since last 2 years , when another genius left us alone from Min. to the rest of the world .
    I GUESS my Prince who ‘s the one in charge to back his powerful energy by his side ….
    strange story when you consider the younger age of the master father in Jimi’s character welcoming his best heir goldened son and older student Prince …
    time fantasy .
    Congrats again my friend Brandon
    infinite love

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    • Thanks man! 🙂

      I understand what you mean about the face he expresses. I guess I’m kinda the same. I’m not jimi but I just keep my face at a smirk or half smile you can say.

      Price was awesome as well. One of a kind. He expressed so much and did so very well.

      Yeah, they do both kinda hold a similar vibe you can say.

      Thank you!

      Much love.

      ❤

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  8. Your work is simply extraordinary. Do you sell your art/ have exhibitions? I have immensely enjoyed watching this piece unfold and always felt a thing of excitement when I noticed a notification from you in my inbox 😄.
    Well done, my friend. You are a truly talented and unique artist.

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    • Appreciate the loving words. 🙂

      At the moment I’m experimenting with prints to figure out the correct process and everything. Need decent quality and everything. A big learning process.

      No I have never held an exhibition.

      Awwww, the love is felt hahaha. I remember you’ve said that on a past post. You get excited when you see my posts.

      That honesty makes me smile and I can feel the love. It’s weird to think about that for a second but I accept it hahahaha.

      Thanks for being a loyal follower. 🙂

      Much love to you and your loved ones!

      ❤

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    • Appreciate the love! 🙂

      Thank you.

      Patience is a never ending game, look at it similar to this. Just my thoughts.

      You can do whatever you belive in and just put your mind to it.

      Thanks. 🙂

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    • Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the piece.

      Also thanks for following the process.

      By the way just to let you know it’s a drawing not a painting just don’t want to confuse you.

      Happy you enjoy the words and explication as well.

      Much love! ❤

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    • Awesome to hear that. Means a lot to me. 🙂

      Yes, that happens to everyone. Haha. Even myself sometimes.

      Usually I can imagine the final product but don’t know till the end.

      Thanks happy you like the drawing.

      Have a great day! 🙂

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  24. Risultato stupendo!
    Grazie per aver dedicato ore, anima, e perso sonno per darci questa meraviglia.
    L’anima è per me ciò che muove il,vero artista.

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    • Thanks! 🙂

      Yeah, no problem hahaha. Art is life. Nothing is a sacrifice for the art. The art is play and not work.

      Yes you can be in control of the soul. Or you’ll let the soul consume itself. Control your soul and be aware.

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  33. It is a WOW! PAINTING. I am an amateur painter with about 10k hours of experience and dabble in Art critic writing sometimes. I found this painting wonderful. You are a Diligent, hardworking artist. I am sure, you would produce many masterpieces. God bless.

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    • Thank you!!! 😀

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts I appreciate the exchange of words.

      Interesting, that must be fun to write about art or maybe you like creating art more hahaha.

      Happy you like the final drawing. 🙂

      Appreciate the concern and much love to you!

      ❤

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  47. I love the way your use of colour, so reminiscent of the way life was back in Hendrix’s heyday, makes a statement that fixes the image so perfectly in its own time.
    Great piece, and thank you for sharing you work. 🙂

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    • I was going for the crazy psychedelic look, hahahaha. I love those kind of colors. Bright and crazy.

      Thanks! 🙂

      Yeah no problem, I appreciate your comment I can feel the energy.

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  48. Enjoyed the quotes! A compelling image, too.
    And I totally resonate with the art process … with me it’s writing or digital collaging, but I think whatever the art form, we up at night losing track of time serve as an implement the Universe is using to create. I know that wafting in and out of having some idea of where I’m headed.

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    • Awesome to know you enjoyed the quotes. Happy you like the drawing too. 🙂

      Thanks for sharing your story and thoughts. Love to hear what everyone’s else is think as well.

      Great philosophy on that. The universe is letting us create.

      I think that’s what you are saying

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