Today kicks off the first day in the annual A to Z Challenge (art work at the bottom) but it’s Battle of the Bands regular time slot and I decide to combine two posts into one for my simplicity. Perhaps in doing this I’ll turn someone onto either or both blog fests. 😉
In today’s showdown, I’m using a Burt Bacharach and Hal David song, The Aprils Fool, released by Percy Faith His Orchestra and Chorus on the 1969 self-titled movie soundtrack starring Jack Lemon and Catherine Deneuve (trailer).
I’m featuring two new-to-me female artists covering this oldie. First up, listen to Laura Avanzolin.
Next featurette is, The Moleskins!
You’ll find more awesome battles underway at some of these blog listed below and if you’d like to be included in the fun, then contact Stephen requesting to be added to the list.
- ailovemusic (Amy)
- Cherdo on the Flipside
- The Doglady’s Den (Debbie) 15th only
- Jingle Jangle Jungle (Mary)
- Mike’s RamblingsÂ
- Storms & Stardust (Kim)
- STMcC Presents BoTB (Stephen, BoTB Manager)
- The Sound of One Hand Typing (John)
- Tossing It Out (Lee)
Normally I’m totally ready, set, and go for April 1st blog fest with everything completely done ahead. That didn’t happen thanks to the Covid-19 crisis. Nope, not sick here just a thousand and one things needed to do to get DH ‘Safe at Home’ ready to work from home while trying to get a few important supplies like bathroom tissue, paper towels, antibacterial soap… LOL This all being said, I’m not going to stress it. I’ll do what I can and have fun. Who’s with me?
This month I’m sharing with you sketches I created based on popular vintage pinup gals. I hope to not only include the original pencil illustration but an accompanying Procreate colorized re-design of my drawings.
Some will love the concept and others will hate it. You might have an idea on how I feel already about the fun, innocence images. This being said, let caution you that my artwork might be considered sensitive by some and may not be appropriate for youngsters.
Let me present to you an Artist at Work!
I rather wear clothing while I work in all seasons but it’s a lot of fun illustrating this pinup artist gal. Here’s my original piece do-over in Procreate.
BoTB polls close noon (EST) on 7th!
Who gets your vote, Laura Avanzolin or The Moleskins?
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Don’t forget to tell me in comments which artist you liked the best in this showdown. You don’t need to know the original or any of the artists, if you have an opinion then that’s all you need. There’s no right or wrong way to vote, except a no vote and that’s not allowed. Sorry you gotta cast a ballot before you leave my blog home.Â
One more thing, let me encourage you to leave a direct link to the post you want me to visit in comments. This makes it ten times faster for me or others to locate you without any hassle. Part of the reason any of us do participate in this annual blog fest is to generate interest from those who otherwise might not visit regularly and if you don’t leave your path back to your blog home then it’s kinda like shooting yourself in the foot. Alright that’s all I’m gonna say about it for now. 😉
Next week, same time slot I’ll be back to announce the winner in this round, so be sure to mark your calendar to see if your favorite artist wins in this showdown. I’ll be back tomorrow to join Rain’s Garden Thursday art date as well the letter ‘B’ in Cathy’s Pinup Girl Art Sketch Series. Don’t miss out on the fun!