Blakey

10/12″ Acrylic on mixed media paper

My next door neighbors have been doing a massive construction project, literally inches from my workplace for the last nine months. I’ve been wearing noise canceling headphones most of that time.

Making the best of a shitty situation, I turn to music.

Jazz has been an influence and companion to me over the last 17 years, my husband introduced me.

I was immediately drawn to the sultry, sad and gloomy sounds, I also appreciate the soulful horns of Coltrane, the chaos of Mingus, and the intensity of Miles Davis. The more abstract and experimental, the more I like it, go figure!

My paintings reflect my feelings and what is going on in my life at the moment. Mixed with the music in my life, my work expresses my journey. Oh what a journey it has been!

34 responses to “Blakey”

  1. lifelessons Avatar

    This piece is so appealing, I just keep coming back to look at it.

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    1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

      love the spry cheery colors and background, Tiffany! 😊❤️

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      1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

        Thank you so much Adan, this color has been very popular!

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    2. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you Judy! There are some colors here that remind me of your colorful home!

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      1. lifelessons Avatar

        Yes.. copying me! ;o)

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        1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

          It’s hard not too, they are happy colors!😊

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  2. Antique Works Avatar

    I like jazz too Tiffany.

    Yeah, I can relate…. My abstract work shows my emotions as well.

    I hope that you are safe and not effected by the fires in LA.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you, we are fine here, about 200 miles south of the fires, but we have experienced massive fires in the past, it can happen to anyone, anywhere in a matter of minutes. 😔

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      1. Antique Works Avatar

        Glad to hear you are far away from the fires.

        I prayed for those who lost everything. So sad.

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      2. Antique Works Avatar

        Glad to hear you are far away from the fires.

        I prayed for those who lost everything. So sad.

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  3. Antique Works Avatar

    I like jazz too Tiffany.

    Yeah, I can relate…. My abstract work shows my emotions as well.

    I hope that you are safe and not effected by the fires in LA.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much Tina! 😊

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  4. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Too much noise. Wonderful painting.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you very much Tim!

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  5. Eric Wayne Avatar

    Sorry to hear about the construction. I’ve been a victim of it as well, but not for more than a month at a time. Damn! Love all the bold colors in this painting, and the yellow/gold/orange main color.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thanks Eric! (I plan to finish watching your movie today!) Yeah, this yellow/orange color has been very popular, it seems most people really like it! 😊

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  6. EclecticMusicLover Avatar

    A very cool piece! I empathize with your plight, as I too am dealing with a massive construction project, with several new homes being built across the street from me.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Ugh, sorry Jeff, but I am sure you too have some good headphones, that’s the only way I can survive. Thanks to you, I always have some new bands to listen too! 🎧😎

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  7. Michele Lee Avatar

    An expressive and soulful journey! Thank you for sharing with us and music does make life better, doesn’t it. 🎶

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you Michele, and absolutely music makes life so much better! 😊

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  8. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    Feeling this big time

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thank you my friend, I’m glad you like it! 😊

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      1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

        You lifted my eyes as usual

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  9. Aud Avatar

    ! another one in this color scheme–YES! 🙌

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  10. Dawn Pisturino Avatar

    How annoying! But you seem to be coping well.

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      I do what I have to do! 🎶 🎧 😉

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  11. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar

    Gorgeous colour family. 😊❤️

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    1. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by Ka! 😊

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      1. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar

        My pleasure 🙂 I hope you are well!

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