The Evolution & Artistry of Vinyl Record Album Cover Design Discover the history of album cover design – and how art influenced it In a modern music world dominated by digital streaming, the allure of vinyl records and their captivating album covers may seem like a distant memory. However, these artistic treasures possess a rich …
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Jimi Hendrix Legacy: Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius transcends time, leaving a lasting mark on the music industry. In this captivating blog post, I take a look into the lasting legacy of Hendrix and explore how his groundbreaking techniques, genre-defying approach and fearless creativity continue to inspire and shape contemporary …
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The Verve & Richard Ashcroft’s Album Art & Artistic Vision Exploring the artistic influences of this 1990s Wigan band For fans of The Verve and Richard Ashcroft, the artwork that accompanies their albums is a key part of the music itself. From the striking imagery of the “A Northern Soul” album cover to the minimalist …
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Pop Art Revolution: Its Meaning, Origins & Vibrant Traits Pop artist Kerwin Blackburn explores the history of the pop art movement Pop art was a powerful art movement that challenged conventions and reshaped global cultural perceptions. It left a lasting legacy on the world; bridging the gap between high and low culture and redefining the …
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The Ever-Evolving Artistic Image of Blondie and Debbie Harry From punk provocateurs to new wave icons: what made Blondie so iconic? With their infectious blend of punk, new wave and pop sensibilities, Blondie burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s, originating in New York City and led by the captivating presence of lead …
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Iconic Album Covers: Pop Art’s Influence on Music How has this vibrant art movement impacted on some of our favourite album covers? As a UK artist whose style and subject of paintings is brightly-coloured music and pop culture icons – painted in my Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting style – I am obsessed with how music …
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Beyond Canvas: Comparing Colour Field and Action Painting What are these two major 20th century art movements and how do their styles differ? When it comes to the world of art, two major styles that emerged in the mid-20th century are Colour Field and Action Painting. Both of these styles are unique in their own …
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Pop Art’s Impact on 20th Century Music Explore how pop art revolutionized the 20th-century music scene – shaping album covers, music videos, fashion and live performances Pop art, with its vibrant colours and bold imagery, left an indelible mark on the 20th-century art scene. But its influence extended far beyond the canvas. As a pop …
Jimi Hendrix’s Impact on Visual Art: Creative Collaborations Exploring the creative journey and influences of an iconic music artist Jimi Hendrix, a true creative force, left an important mark not only on the music world but also on the visual arts. I have even colourfully captured him in my signature Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting pop …
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Jimi Hendrix’s Songwriting Evolution: Blues to Psychedelia Discover how fusing multiple genres in his writing made Jimi Hendrix one of music’s biggest icons Jimi Hendrix’s songwriting prowess is as legendary as his guitar skills. In this blog post, I explore the evolution of his songwriting style, documenting the journey from his early blues roots to …
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Pop Art Portraits: Music Icons Captured in Colour Exploring how music and pop art collide with these famous artists, paintings and prints In this article I explore the vibrant world of pop art portraits and how they typically use vivid colours to capture the spirit of the world’s biggest music icons. As a UK artist …
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Purple Rain: Why is Prince Known for the Colour Purple? Exploring the colour purple and its significance in the life of a musical icon Prince Rogers Nelson, better known simply as Prince, was a musician and cultural icon whose influence transcended genres, generations, and borders. From his innovative blend of funk, rock, pop, and soul …
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Marvin Gaye & Motown: What Colour Were Tamla Records & Why? Exploring the colours of this iconic record label – and how they inspired my own Motown pop art painting The Tamla Motown label is an iconic record label that was founded in 1959 – initially just ‘Tamla Records’ before the Motown (‘motor town’) part …
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Jay-Z Pop Art Action Painting Video – By Kerwin Art View my finished Jay-Z painting and shop prints in my online shop here.
The Meaning of Jimi Hendrix’s Axis: Bold As Love Album Cover Exploring the inspiration behind this iconic – yet controversial – album artwork by The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix is regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time, as well as one the coolest pop culture icons. Jimi Hendrix has also been …
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New Painting: Elvis Presley Pop Art TCB Lightning Portrait I’m delighted to share my latest By Kerwin pop art acrylic portrait painting. It is a striking portrait of ‘The King of Rock & Roll’, Elvis Presley. This unique painting combines bold colours and Elvis’s dynamic image – and features my signature ‘action painting’ technique inspired …
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