Bluebird of the Sweet By and By Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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A bluebird perches on the branch of a blossoming fruit tree, with a sheet music background.
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The song is Sweet By and By, and the painting is an example of a unique process in which watercolor is painted over a textured art medium onto actual vintage or antique pages of music or books that are no longer in use for their original purpose.
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By upcycling or recyling parts of old, unused and sometimes damaged books and music, I can create unique art and also keep one fewer item from reaching a landfill. The background text makes for an exciting composition,and the natural yellowing or fading of the paper gives a dated, authentic look to the work.
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In this case, the sheet music used is Sweet By and By, by J.P. Webster, taken from The Old Fashioned Revival Hour Songs No. 1, published in 1950. The original painting has deckled edges, and could look good either floated or under a mat when framed, depending on your personal style preferences. Parts of t...

To me, making art is about the stopping of time, as are so many of the things I most love doing. I don't believe in time as we know it. When I become engaged in creating something, I no longer feel subject to time's constricting whims. That is why I am driven to create. I love the light touch and thrilling chemistry of watercolor painting, the bold strokes possible in pastel work, the patterns I can create with an ink drawing, and learning something new, always. Color thrills me. Texture delights. I hope with each work to retain the clarity of what I see, and bring that into view for others. I may not always achieve that, but the honest desire is present in each of my pieces. For those who enjoy facts; I am a signature member of...