They say that art about art is a bad idea. I agree. But I think that art about music or theatre is a great idea as these dynamic art forms lend themselves to depictions in art - just think of Toulouse-Lautrec's paintings of the Moulin Rouge.
In that spirit the Gallery in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, has created a wonderful exhibition of music art. The exhibition features a mix of paintings in different styles and mediums. They depict musicians and musical instruments. The artists have taken a lot of care to make the art as evocative as possible.
Mary Wells captures the beauty of ballet in these paintings.
Pam Williams captures the energy and enthusiasm of the classical musicians in these paintings.
I am too old to know who the guy is with the blonde spiky hair, but the others are clockwise Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. I am a fan of all three.
If you are in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, I recommend a visit to the Gallery to see this exhibition. It is a great way to spend some time.