In this painting, Tom Petty is seen standing stoically, guitar in hand. The look of concentration on his face indicates that he is probably mid-rift, heading into a hip-shaking guitar solo while a crowd of fans roars in excitement. Here, Petty’s iconic form is rendered through a series of angular, interconnected shapes accented with thick line-work. In classic Paulette fashion, the use of shape infuses the painting. The more the viewer looks, the more the painting reveals. Shapes and symbols painted in Petty’s scarf represent a unique pattern of textiles, or perhaps an imaginative design envisioned by the artist. The drips cascading from the neck of Petty’s guitar pulse with an energy that echoes the rhythm and soul of his music. The color palette, more muted than those seen in some of Paulette’s other works, evokes the timeless quality of Petty’s music. A wash of light blue in the background adds a serene yet profound background, and Petty pops against it.
The title of this painting of Tom Petty playing guitar is Learning to Fly.
Video of this Tom Petty art portrait:
Mark Harvey –
Wow!
Kent Paulette –
Mark, I’m glad you like my painting of Tom Petty!
Donna Lucas –
Once again, Kent Paulette created another masterpiece!
Kent Paulette –
Thank you Donna! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my Tom Petty artwork.