William Neal book: "Watching Paint Dry" - the artist behind the Tarkus and Pictures At An Exhibition album covers
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John A.
Feb 22, 2012, 10:07:38 PM2/22/12
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Recent reading: I recently got a copy of William Neal's book 'Watching Paint Dry' (site: http://www.williamneal.co.uk/ and Book: http://www.williamneal.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&Itemid=30) and am enjoying immensely.
Note the Armadillo on the home page image! In case you don't recall, William is the artist behind the Tarkus and Pictures At An Exhibition album covers.
The 'story' part of the book is a fascinating journey through the eyes of someone very much at the heart of the growth of album cover as art form in the 1970s. It includes some images and stories I'd never seen or read before. The 'art' part of the book shows some of William's latest work: depicting much more pastoral scenes than you'd think would have evolved from the hands (and airbrush) that brought us so many great album covers. The paintings show colors, arrangements, and visions that I really like.
The book is highly recommended by me. And here's what Keith has to say about it (in a quote William shared with me):
"Real artists struggle but they don't moan about it; they use their accomplishments so that others benefit from the results. William Neal is a true example of the dedication in all the fields of " Watching Paint Dry " while the tranquility of his recent works make for a great counterpoint to his earlier masterpieces"
Keith Emerson.
Note the Armadillo on the home page image! In case you don't recall, William is the artist behind the Tarkus and Pictures At An Exhibition album covers.
The 'story' part of the book is a fascinating journey through the eyes of someone very much at the heart of the growth of album cover as art form in the 1970s. It includes some images and stories I'd never seen or read before. The 'art' part of the book shows some of William's latest work: depicting much more pastoral scenes than you'd think would have evolved from the hands (and airbrush) that brought us so many great album covers. The paintings show colors, arrangements, and visions that I really like.
The book is highly recommended by me. And here's what Keith has to say about it (in a quote William shared with me):
"Real artists struggle but they don't moan about it; they use their accomplishments so that others benefit from the results. William Neal is a true example of the dedication in all the fields of " Watching Paint Dry " while the tranquility of his recent works make for a great counterpoint to his earlier masterpieces"
Keith Emerson.
Veronica
Mar 1, 2012, 10:32:35 PM3/1/12
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Awesome , I am buying that book to add to my ELP book collection of 2 books so far. (I don't have " The Endless Enigma " )
From , Veronica
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