So much music
I love to draw musicians. They hold basically the same pose, but with a lot of energy. It’s interesting to try to capture the rhythm and feeling of music in art.
San Francisco has been delivering plenty of outdoor live shows to enjoy. Keep scrolling to see art from 2 Noise Pop events, the 20th Street Block Party and Due South, as well as drawings from the first day of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
All of this art was created live and in-the-moment.
The 20th Street Block Party
This year, this annual event moved over to Valencia Street where there was more much-needed space. I really appreciated the woman who used the event as an opportunity to hold a moving sale. I bought a lovely set of fat markers which helped me fill these pages with enough color to properly represent the energy at this party.
The Umbrellas on the Main Stage
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022
The Juice Bumps on the Bandwagon Stage
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022 SOLD
@theartdontstop I drew the #Juicebumps at the #NoisePop #20thStBlockParty ♬ original sound - TheArtDontStop
The Seshen is Still Dreaming
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022
The Sour Widows at the 20th Street Block Party
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022
Hot Flash Heat Wave on Valencia Street
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022
Ricky Lake Exuding Joy at the Block Party
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 15, 2022
Due South at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
La Misa Negra opened for Ozomatli at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in Maclaren Park on a lovely, if chilly, day. I would have drawn more details and the headliner band, but this was music we all had to dance to.
La Misa Negra Blowing Us Away in the Park
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Oct 8, 2022
Friday at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
The crowds at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival can be overwhelming, so we went on Friday afternoon and joined friends to watch the show on the Banjo Stage. It was a beautiful day and people were dressed up and feeling the groove.
Bluegrass Dancer
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Sept 30, 2022
Asleep at the Wheel on the Banjo Stage
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Sept 30, 2022
Sam Bush and the Band at the Bluegrass Fest
marker on paper, 8” x 10”, Sept 30, 2022