And the Band Played On

9″ x 12″ Mixed media collage on paper

I’ve been in the mood to collage lately. There is something therapeutic about cutting out pieces of paper and images and placing them strategically in balanced harmony with the others. There are so many places the eye can go, and perhaps find a surprise or two! If you look closely, you can find an image of the guitar built by Tim at Off Center and Not Even wrapped with my painting “Tumultuous“!

The title came to me because I am really missing seeing live music! With everything going on in the world, we NEED music. It’s the one thing that brings people together, instead, all I see is people being separated these days.

Many of my friends have lost their livelihoods because of the virus, musicians, ticket vendors, concert promoters, and everyone in the surrounding industries. I encourage everyone who can, please support the music scene, listen to podcasts and live streaming events, buy new albums and music on Bandcamp, or Spotify, or whatever platform you prefer, every little bit helps! πŸ™πŸŽΌπŸ‘

31 responses to “And the Band Played On”

  1. jonicaggiano Avatar

    I love your artwork my friend. Music does indeed bring people together. The universal language. Love ❀️ Joni

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Joni! Music has always been a huge part of my life, and my friends, Covid is devastating the industry.

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      1. jonicaggiano Avatar

        I know I pray everything gets better. So much is on fire right now as well. Thank you Tiffany hope you stay safe and well. Love ❀️ Joni

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  2. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Excellent collage. I love Love and Rockets.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, Tim! Your guitar was one of my main influences for this one, great band indeed!

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  3. Judy McNair Avatar
    Judy McNair

    This painting could start a conversation and story

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks for visiting, Judy! Yes, I think some very interesting conversations!

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  4. Vicki Miller Avatar

    Over here, a lot of artists, including musicians are having trouble getting assistance during lockdown. It is a real problem.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      It’s really devastating, besides our hospitality workers, the entertainment industry was hit hard and a lot of artists/musicians depend on their part-time restaurant gigs to get them by. I suppose it’s the same around the world, not something I want to have in common.

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  5. Zoewiezoe Avatar

    I keep getting drawn to the the flowy keyboards. It’s spectacular!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      I think that’s my favorite part too! Thank you so much!

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  6. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    That music and creative vibe and expressing is the truth

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Maxx, there is a lot of vibe in this collage, glad you like it!

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  7. Chris Lovie-Tyler Avatar
    Chris Lovie-Tyler

    Wow! That’s really cool.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Chris, it was a fun one to put together!

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  8. memadtwo Avatar

    nice energy in the collage…we all miss live music (k)

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks! Yes, I think missing live music has been the hardest part of lockdown life, hopefully we will see some outdoor concerts this fall!

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      1. memadtwo Avatar

        They are popping up spontaneously here in the city. I saw a woman singing to toddlers and their caregivers on the lawn in the park by a playground just the other day. Even many adults had stopped to listen.

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  9. Phil Avatar

    Fabulous collage creation, Tiffany ~ love the musical theme 😎🎡🎢

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, I love instruments, not sure why I never really learned to play one! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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  10. North Liza Lane Avatar

    LOL, enjoyed finding all the instruments, this piece really does have a rhythm!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      There’s a lot to find in there! Thanks so much for visiting, your comments are always appreciated!

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  11. humoringthegoddess Avatar

    This is a great piece. I, too, miss live music. There is something about feeling the vibrations coming straight at you instead of through a speaker that makes you feel alive!

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  12. Inese, artist, writer and life sciences specialist Avatar

    this is a fantastic painting, also the title fits very well. I love the flow in it and colors. Great job on this!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      This was a really fun collage to put together, I’m really happy with it, thank you so much, Inese!

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  13. muz4now Avatar

    Really cool imagery!

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  14. catsartpics Avatar
    catsartpics

    Love the keyboard and the guitars in the painting. Very unique!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much! This is still one of my favorites!πŸ™ 🎸😊

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