Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fabulous Things

Fabulous Things oil on canvas 24"x 24" 2010

This is my brand newest painting in a series I'm doing that's inspired by the pop star phenomenon, and celebrity culture of the past and present. The rockers in the back are the band Queen because I've been slightly obsessed with Freddie Mercury lately. I love his drag style, stage presence and incredible voice. And I love that Queen was so darn queenie, but that so many straight dudes were into them.
I've been studying a million videos of Queen performances, and here is one of my faves:

1 comment:

Jodi Rhoden- Short Street Cakes said...

totally rad! this painting FEELS like rock and roll to me. all the way. Love you, Ursie!