Drawing the cello
Drawing live cello music is about merging the sounds and rhythms into a visual experience on canvas. The choice of drawing materials becomes easy because the mind is free to respond to each note intuitively, not thinking to much and more about taking risks. Drawing live cello music is about staying in the moment, improvising what you see and trusting that you are part of creating a symbiosis between you and the musician.
Recently I had a live sitting with David Rose, a beautiful cellist from Adelaide. The drawing session was about capturing the pure enjoyment of the cello experience, the deep warm tones and that moment of the cellist being one with the instrument. David's love of the cello is inspiring, he has been playing since he was 9 years old, his facial expressions are interesting to draw and interpret.
Through observing cellists I have been touched by the intense love between the artist and their instrument. The vibration and movement of the eyes, head and hands is graceful and powerful to witness. I'm interested in exploring the relationship between musician and instrument and find live sittings inspirational. I prefer the musician to use their intuition and improvise producing an energy that cannot be found listening to a recording. When the drawing begins to flow a tempo develops between artist and musician and inhibitions seem to disappear.
"Drawing the Cello" is about the moments during a a cello performance, in that moment of completion when the sound, the feeling, and the movement still resonates and lingers in the air, in the stillness. It is for the viewer to interpret in their own way what this cello drawing means to them. The live drawing session was a moment in time and time itself has allowed the image to express its own meaning. more art
Cello Dreaming 2008 - 99cm x 130cm pastel on paper Home
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Show/hide commentsYour 'Dream Teacher' painting of David is stunning. Having known David for years, I am amazed at how much your swirls of spirit and sound around him are so true to his passion, energy for and ability to play beautiful cello music, and to express his spirit through this awesome instrument. You have captured this so well. It is rich with spirit and truly beautiful.
Hi Sean, I just wanted to tell you how much I love my painting "Anastasia' my beautiful musician. Whenever I look at her I feel a deep joy and peace. I love the rich colours, the allure and the movement the painting conveys.Its like she is giving an invitation to come and 'play' or enter her world. Visitors always comment.
Sean, continue to inspire!
Christina
I am absolutely delighted with Relaxing In The Moment.
I wanted something special for my daughter as a gift for getting her degree in the summer of 2007. My daughter, Louise,is also a keen musician and plays the Saxophone. With a trip to Australia planned I searched the net for artists around the area I was travelling to and was so impressed with Sean's work when I came across the site. Relaxing In The Moment was completd especially for her and shipped to England. During our time in Australia we stayed at the Benbellen Alpaca farm in Hannan Vale where more of Seans work is on display and later managed to visit Byron Bay and enjoy further pieces at his home. Visions of outstanding work now have me considering further purchases. A fantastic talent and I am sure there will be further gems to follow
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Drawing the Cello