James Blunt | Digital Painting by AJ Brockman

in art •  7 years ago 

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"If music be the food of love, play on" – William Shakespeare. For as long as I can remember, I have had the same love of music that I have had for art. I suppose that is the creative side of the brain showing its dormancy. With this love of music, I have created an entire series dedicated to painting musicians. One of my favorite experiences was painting James Blunt. He had a scheduled concert in our area and I thought what better way than to honor him but to try and present him with this painting. Lo and behold, one of his managers saw this painting and invited me to meet him. I am a fan of many different genres of music, but this experience was something special. In fact, not only have I gone on to paint more musicians but I have actually shifted my career a bit and I own a music venue in South Florida now. James is no longer touring to my knowledge, but maybe one day I will get the chance to see him again at my own venue, truly coming full circle.

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former British Army Officer. He originally signed to EMI Music Publishing and is currently signed to Custard Records and Atlantic Records. Blunt rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". The album has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. "You're Beautiful" was number one in the UK, the US and a dozen other countries. Back to Bedlam was the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK. Blunt has sold over 20 million records worldwide. He has received several awards, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 2006—two MTV Video Music Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations. Blunt was a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and served under NATO in the Kosovo War in 1999. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Music in 2016 by University of Bristol.

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Is there a way to create this kind of painting over an actual photo? I think it's an easy way to start for a beginner. It might seem like cheating but I imagine you're still painting but following the looks of a superimposed actual photo. You're not filtering the actual photo but rather drawing on a layer on top of it. I've done this on paper before. BTW. What's the name of the software again? Thanks!

That painting looks really cool.. I love his music, but have not listen to any for ages.. it is always sad music and right now I do not need to listen to stuff to make me feel down.. but nice work.

Hello there… I am sure you can run an automated filter to achieve a similar effect, But everything I have found Looks very "Fake". With my process, I am creating from scratch while Using a reference photo to achieve proper proportion and detail. This is all done in Corel Painter with the final touches and correction in Adobe Photoshop. Always appreciate your comments and support my friend!

I'll remember Corel Painter (actually sounds familiar - Corel Draw?)I'll check it out. Thanks for the reply.

Love this

Thank you!

looks more original

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Wow! Looks real....its a for awesome man!

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Nice painting, looks great!

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Looks so real

Great post and great picture!

The fact that the body itself is an instrument, with rhythms, sounds, cycles, tones, chords, etc., makes music from outside sources all the more important to our general health and well being.

Yes, I suppose you are correct, the body can accomplish many things :)

would so much love to see more of this, am following you now. This is so incredible i love music too... And that's what attracted me to read this post. Nice one great art work, wish i could paint Even a bit close to yours :)

Thank you, many more works coming. Appreciate you following and your support. I have followed you back!

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Thank you very much! Really appreciate the support.

A very nice post. In fact, you are very handsome with guitar. I love music. I love song. Thank you so much for writing a beautiful stylish picture and an article for you to write articles. But it looks very good that you are waiting for your next post. I am doing

Glad you enjoy it!

Wow... That is amazing painting... You can combine two part become one. You can present your love in music in a painting.. Very nice...

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Nice painting...... James Blunt is one of my best artist. His songs really touch my soul and I feel a real connection. I'm following you now. You can kindly do the same.

Thank you very much, appreciate that, will do :)

he is a great musician

Indeed he is!

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It was really Nice panting by you and honor to @JamesBlunt. You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". This two songs are mind blowing and lovely lyric.
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What you've done are beautiful too.

Thank you!

A wonderful piece, I got inspired by it to do more and achieve more.

Wonderful, glad to hear it.

You sir have created a masterpiece and you deserve the recognition. I like James Blunt and his music was incorporated to the painting, sublime and beautiful presentation of emotions.

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It was a chance to learn about James Hillier Blount.It was nice to know your thoughts about him.
And I could see a nice picture.Good posting. Thank you. bro ^-^b

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Wonderful, glad you were introduced to him and his music through my work.

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I love James Blunt, your digital painting is amazing! What did you talk to him about?

Yes, he is a great guy. Pretty much just Smalltalk as he was very busy but extremely friendly and appreciative of my work. It was a great experience!

What a fun story to share. I'm glad he was friendly in real life!

This is actully what i want i love painting so much

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it looks so like his eyes are looking at me.. :-) I hope to be able to see more of ur work soon.

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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

"You are beautiful" one of my favourite song by James Blunt.
thanks @abrockman once again for come with James Blunt.

I can feel the intensity in my eyes.
It looks like the music is delivered only by painting.

Wow! Really It's Looking real, Beautiful & awesome.......

Man, you're just unbelievably talented. Always love your work.

You know some songs give you a flashback of some certain period of your life. Specially songs of James Blunt like "You are so beautiful"(very close to my heart), "wisemen", "high", "carry you home". @abrockman what an amazing way to honor this musician. Really beautiful painting. :)

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thanks for the great work & informative post. I love James " you are beautiful " song very much.

"If music be the food of love, play on"
Honestly I felt bad that I love music so much and I never heard of this great quote by William Shakespeare, I must be living in a cave. :D

On the serious note tho, can I just say that your artwork is SUPERB!
Music and Art appreciation.

i personally think james blunt had one one hit YOUR BEAUTIFUL but hes not that great Joshua radin is

Woww !! great painting, it has potentitial to get it fire !

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I always belive on your sentence that music is the food of love, I dealed manytimes in the past with some women by making them listen a good music .However, with this painting too as a gift could help more to handle more queens ;) great work

@abrockman you art is very nice, i love James Blunt, my favorite album is Back To Bedlam.

I love your passion for music. May you achieve great success.

Thank you for your kind words!

  ·  7 years ago Reveal Comment

I love love love James Blunt <3! Thanks for article @abrockman! :)

great post,its really great and hard work.nice painting.i like it.amazing work keep it up

I like his music and I love your portrait!!

Your art is amazing! James Blunt is definitely a dent in my relationship history.. it was a time when my first relationship was rocky and I broke up with my ex.. he listened to this song and for the first time he cried.. it is a strange haunting memory, just like his songs.

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The song was "Goodbye my lover"