This month, I was actively looking for new piece to do art for among my monthly playlist. I’ve started making a new playlist every month a while ago, adding a bunch of old albums I want to revisit, album I’ve always wanted to get to know better, or new releases. One of the new tracks in my March playlist is My Love by florence + the machine.
Upon closer inspection, this song and its lyrics hit a lot harder than I initially realized.
Throughout the pandemic, I struggled with losing things I do for fun. Pools were closed and gigs were cancelled, I couldn’t travel. My brain lacked any kind of input, every day felt the same. And that lack of input made it impossible to create anything new, which meant there was another thing I couldn’t do for fun – art.
Now I find that when I look down every page is empty
There is nothing to describe
florence + the machine – My Love
Covid restrictions have gotten less, we no longer have a curfew, we can go out for dinner again, we can meet friends and family, and I am actually in Paris today to attend a real gig (inside the venue, seems like this is actually happening). I’m not convinced it’s happening until it’s over, but so far things are looking good. The pandemic was exhausting in so many ways, but I finally get to do things I love again now, and I hope it only gets better from here.
The art itself is inspired by the boredom, the frustration, and having to keep all your creative energy inside because there is nowhere to put it. I also drew inspiration from the pretty single covers with the flower crowns and its soft aesthetic.
I probably could have spent more hours on this piece, way more. Painting, or rendering, like this means I never really feel like a piece is finished, you can always add more details. But I’m happy enough with it the way it is now.
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