Well now you do - and if you're as interested as I am - you can purchase his book and view his watercolor work from the comfort of your own living room.
I found out about his exhibit a few months ago - and was fascinated to learn he had this book out, published and roaming the shelves of bookstores for a few months now.
I was even more fascinated to learn he initially published Drawn Blank in November of 1994.
As you may have guessed Bob Dylan: The Drawn Blank Series is digitally reproduced.
So, here are a few of his incredible pieces ...
I retrieved this product description from Amazon, to explain a bit more of what's behind the pieces ...
"The visual arts have always played a significant role in Bob Dylan's world view, and drawing and painting served as an outlet for his huge creative energy. Exquisitely reproduced, these intensely colored works are variations of sketches Bob Dylan completed while touring America, Europe and Asia, revealing a new facet of the artist. Bob Dylan's watercolors and gouaches recreate scenes of everyday life in riotous color: hotel room and apartment interiors; land and cityscapes; views of sidewalk cafes, train tracks and wandering rivers. This beautiful collection, which reveals yet another dimension of Bob Dylan's poetic vision, will be treasured by all who respond to his extraordinary talent."
On that note, I'd like to add that I watched No Direction Home the other night - and it was incredible. It helped me to understand a bit of why he went crazy and why he is still so secretive. The footage is truly incredible - that of interviews, concerts and daily life - something a true Dylan fan can appreciate. I will say that I was a bit disappointed with his poor hygiene habits - but, he's an artist - what can I say?
Interesting. Almost like an early Van Gogh.
ReplyDeleteYour Van Gogh observation is spot on in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteSince you are a fan, I thought I'd introduce you to my new novel, BLOOD ON THE TRACKS, which I think you'd enjoy.
It's a murder-mystery. But not just any rock superstar is knocking on heaven's door. The murdered rock legend is none other than Bob Dorian, an enigmatic, obtuse, inscrutable, well, you get the picture...
Suspects? Tons of them. The only problem is they're all characters in Bob's songs.
You can get a copy on Amazon.com or go "behind the tracks" at www.bloodonthetracksnovel.com to learn more about the book.