Massively inspired by the incredible work of @joshuamiels after adding a few of his newer pieces with the most beautiful palette and combo of raw and refined marks to my inspiration wall in the studio. Usually too stingy to slap on so much oil paint due to costs, but now im seeing the benefits over acrylics- theyre so rich and real and thick and tasty looking- think il emd up trying to eat some! If you don't know who this absolute legend of a man is, do yourself a favour and check him out. There's an amazing doco about him too started a few tears for me. Struggling his whole life in absolute poverty, trying to make it as a soul singer, forced to follow in the shadow of James Brown, he finally released his debut solo album at the ripe age of 62, which became a worldwide hit, catapulting him to fame. The humblest, gentlest, caring man that only wanted to care for his old mum, he tragically died a few days ago from cancer. His music gives me the absolute chills - so heartfelt and real. He gives us all something to strive for and aspire to.
NEVER GIVE UP!