Painting Kate Bush is, for me similar to painting Debbie Harry. Iconic painting subjects at their best as far as I am concerned. Whilst painting this artwork, I completely lost myself in the creation of it.
Kate Bush is an artist who, I think, is not fully appreciated by many. I find it frustrating when “wuthering Heights” is the first thing people refer to when discussing Kate. She has had such a breadth of work, some of it completely outstanding, moving and demonstrating what a talented songwriter she is.
In paying homage to Kate in this original artwork, I wanted it to be simple but soulfull. The depth in the eyes was a must and the lips, well, they just had to be “Kate”.
This painting comes in the midst of a series of new oil paintings which I will probably struggle to describe. I don’t want to use the term “slick”, but hopefully polished. I was becoming somewhat obsessive in it’s execution and trying to make it as perfect as flawless as possible, refining the features with multiple layers of delicately applied oil paint.
During this process, I was listening to “An Architect’s Dream” from the Aerial album (featuring Rolf Harris no less), when I noticed the part where Kate sings about the painter making it being a mistake and yet, it’s her favourite piece. At this point, I realised that the portrait was completed and it was time to stop chasing after perfection.
Celebrity paintings are something I will, I believe always paint as I get so much pleasure from creating them. Kate Bush has such a place in my heart that this, I am sure will not be the last time I choose to paint her.
Medium: Original Oil Painting On Board
Dimensions Approximately 19 x 19 ”
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Hi Joe i just had to write and say how beautiful your Kate Bush painting is. Ive been a huge fan of Kates since my teens , i find her absolutely stunning and you have captured this beautifully. Im a HUGE fan of your artwork as you know and am lucky enough to own several pieces of yours which have pride of place in my home.
Keep up the good work my friend you have been given an incredible gift that brings pleasure to a lot of peoples lifes. Take care lots of love Robin
Thanks Robin
I am obviously a huge Kate Bush fan too. It’s great to hear from people who have purchased my paintings in the past who I have not heard from in a while, thanks for getting in touch and I hop that life is treating you better.
Best regards
Joe
Sorry i havent been in touch for a while im not so good and havent been for quite a while now healthwise.
So sorry to hear someone sabocharged your website Joe, the problem nowadays is theres a lot of jealous people around. Dont let them get to you matey your a much better man than they will ever be.
Best wishes
Hi Joe
I love the finished Kate painting. The framing finishes it off superbly. Excellent work again!
I would be tempted but I think my Debbie’s would get jealous of another icon in my house!
Phil
Hi Phil
Thanks for your comment. Yes, she has been hanging about in the studio along with other paintings since December last year! They are all framed now and believe it or not, Kate has had a further 5 layers of paint since then.
Rgds Joe
PS Debbie’s not the jealous type