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"Before the Deluge" - mixed media on cradled wood panel, 12" x 12".  Sold.

And on the brave and crazy wings of youth they went flying around in the rain

And their feathers, once so fine, grew torn and tattered

And in the end they traded their tired wings for the resignation that living brings

And exchanged love's bright and fragile glow for the glitter and the rouge

And in a moment they were swept before the deluge.


from "Before the Deluge" - Jackson Browne


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Before the Deluge

I spent the week with Jackson Browne.

Well, not really,  but listening, watching, reading about and channeling the mojo of the man.  A super fan and collector wanted a commission (I seem to be developing a tiny niche with celebrity portraits - wahoo!) and really wanted it to express the depth she gets from the man and the music.  When I asked this super fan what she wanted the world to know about Jackson Browne, she replied: "His relentless passion for human rights & the environment- and walking his talk."   We can sure use more people like that in the world right now.
This piece makes me smile...a contemplative moment, "the resignation that living brings."

Torn and tattered feathers - perhaps many of us can relate to that?  After this year, after these lives. And yet we soar, dear reader!  I see you there, with your brave and crazy wings.  Still flying. :)
8 Comments
Dotty Seiter - 5 years ago
Jen, I am so in awe of your brave and crazy wings and this micro niche of celebrity portraits, you fearless flier, you!
jen - 5 years ago
Dotty oh Dotty! Thank you!!!!! Takes a brave and crazy wings person to know a brave and crazy wings person...ha ha!
Lisa Cartier Gruen - 5 years ago
I can’t wait for this painting to arrive! I’m glad Wonder Mike is so swift on his little shipping feet!
Thank you, Jen, I love the painting. I think it will hang near my writing desk- or the studio? We’ll see when he arrives.❤️
jen - 5 years ago
Lisa!!!! OMG! Thank you SO much for trusting me with this special project, and for all the insight and passion you have surrounding this creative man. I love the thought of him hanging near where you create. xo
Steven Long - 5 years ago
I am a lifelong fan of Jackson Browne and a recent fan of yours. Your painting of Before the Deluge is outstanding. I look forward to your adventures both on Facebook and your blog.

Good Luck,

Steven
jen - 5 years ago
Steven! Welcome to the blog! Thanks so much for commenting, and for following my adventures in life and in art! Woot!!
Carol Edan - 5 years ago
What a voice and what a song! Thanks for the link. You are certainly the queen of portraiture!
jen - 5 years ago
Carol! You are so very welcome. And woot! Now I need to go paint myself a crown...:)

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