TVC15

“TVC15″ 12″ x 16” Acrylic on canvas

If you didn’t know, I am a HUGE fan of David Bowie, and I just realized that I only have a few paintings inspired by him. I’m not sure what’s up with that, but here’s a new one.

TVC15 is one of my favorite songs on David Bowie’s album ‘Station to Station’ released in 1976, super catchy. The story goes that Iggy Pop inspired Bowie to write TVC15 after a hallucinogenic drug induced experience at his home. Apparently Iggy thought that the TV was swallowing his girlfriend! Yep, drugs will do that to you.

So, after listening to the album on vinyl, yes, I still have most of my original Bowie albums on vinyl, this painting totally screams TVC15! If you really open your mind, you don’t even need drugs to see some crazy stuff! What do you see?

19 responses to “TVC15”

  1. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    I see a kitty hidden in your painting. Fun song. What’s interesting with drugs is that I’ve been reading about small amounts of LSD is thought to be helpful for creativity and productivity. The closest thing I’ve done to hallucinatory substances were a few flaming shots of tequila as a tiny part of my misspent youth. I’ve never be a drinker, smoker or drug user.

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  2. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

    I’m looking for a kitty here Tim, not finding it yet! Maybe a shot of flaming tequila will help me find it! Yeah, I dabbled and even tried LSD, that was a long time ago. I can say it certainly opened my mind, but I’m glad I don’t need that influence anymore, I have plenty of creativity without it!

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  3. Phil Avatar

    Wonderful work, Tiffany ~ love how the lime green pops off the black structural shapes! I can imagine a locomotive engine barreling along tracks through a city, shaking the skyscrapers as it passes.

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  4. Jason A. Muckley Avatar

    Cool Tiffany! I see a washing machine and frames on a wall, and a chair or two… looks like a living room gone awry 😁

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  5. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar

    I see a searchlight being managed by a robot……true story….would be interesting to know what a shrink would think of that. Great painting…love it!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, Kirt! LOL! Yeah, I imagine a shrink could have a heyday trying to analyze one of these abstract paintings, let alone all the different interpretations! I love hearing what others see, thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

    Ok, I’ll give a stab, no drugs needed (have enough left swishing round from my surgery, lol!) – an early Jetsons’ robotic maid cleaning up after Fred Flintstone stumbled onto the wrong set and did an awful Tarzan impersonation 😊 No? That’s ok. I still like it – knowing Bowie & Iggie inspired it is just icing, lol! 😊

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      That is so funny you mentioned the Jetsons, I too totally saw that at first too!! I love the Flinstones and Tarzan reference too, LOL, you are right there with me Adan, thank you for the belly laugh this morning! And, I hope you are feeling better!

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      1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

        Ahhhhaha, that’s such a treat I got u to laugh! Made me smile big right back! 😊 Yes, feeling a little better @ day πŸ™

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  7. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

    Tiffany, I’m doing a few reblog type posts while I’m trying to catch my strength back &’d very much like to feature this post – can I use a small image of your Jetson piece in it? I’ll of course by saying it’s by you and link to your full post. If you’d prefer not, please don’t hesitate to say, I’ll fully understand 😊

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      My goodness, of course, Adan, I would be honored if you would share my post, thank you so much!!!

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      1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

        Yay! If I can ready it this evening it’ll go up after midnight tonight! Thank u so much! ❀️

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  8. noravista Avatar

    I see a skull in a TV set, looking at a murder scene. Macabre morning for me I guess, haha

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      LOL! Like minds think alike! You should see what I was working on last night, it’s totally a murder scene, might have to lighten it up a little before it’s sharable!

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      1. noravista Avatar

        I think you get a pass because it’s almost Halloween, right?

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          Oh yes! My favorite holiday, naturally! I can’t wait to start decorating!!!!

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  9. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

    ReBlogged at https://felipeadanlerma.com/2019/09/12/reblog-redirect-to-artist-tiffany-arp-daleos-post-tvc15-😊/ – it’s a real pleasure presenting this post, Tiffany! Wonderful work! ❀️

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  10. The Alchemist Avatar

    Loving the colours! so vibrant!

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