Celebrate to me always involves music. I mean really for me, a celebration without a song, a lyric, music, a ditty…well it just is not a celebration! So for this week, in honor of love, take the one you love, put on a tune that you can hum together, dance together or look at one another to and celebrate, because love is always a cause for celebration.

So here I’ve provided the instruments, the singer and a microphone, now all you have to do is improvise…celebrate!

Love, Happiness and Peace to you all!

73 Comments »

  1. Love this illustration. I’m going to take your advice and put on a Stones CD and boogie with my husband (wonder what the dogs will make of that!?).

    Comment by Connie Martin — February 13, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

  2. What a fun bright piece, it definitely puts me in the mood to celebrate.

    Comment by Jennifer — February 13, 2009 @ 12:19 pm

  3. Nice energy in this one, Indigene!

    Comment by Lynette — February 13, 2009 @ 12:29 pm

  4. Lovely warm colors and lively composition that are perfect for the theme!

    Comment by Vicki Smith — February 13, 2009 @ 12:30 pm

  5. You thought of music too!! :) thanks for dropping by- beautiful work!

    Comment by Edie — February 13, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

  6. Celebration and music are made for each other. Wondrful bright colors.

    Comment by TeriC — February 13, 2009 @ 12:57 pm

  7. Definitely a celebration going on here. Very creative and a delight. I agree with the music thing. It also gives me inspiration when I’m trying to draw or paint.

    Comment by Kat — February 13, 2009 @ 1:38 pm

  8. Hey Indigene! This is fantastic! I look forward to hearing if you enjoy “CORALINE”! I get my CHinese food tonight!- Take care- John

    Comment by JOhn York — February 13, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

  9. How clever! I like how the instruments are sort of melting into the piece…very calm and peaceful! Thank you for you nice comments on my blog!

    Comment by Deb — February 13, 2009 @ 1:46 pm

  10. really cool and with your beautiful colours :) Happy V day!

    Comment by valgalart — February 13, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

  11. Great colours! Love this one!

    Comment by Maria Pace-Wynters — February 13, 2009 @ 2:27 pm

  12. oh yes!!! wonderful music at a fun filled celebration…great work….

    Comment by Diana Evans — February 13, 2009 @ 2:34 pm

  13. this is beautiful and when it popped out in my computerscreen, i thought you send me a postcard! so cool!

    Comment by isay — February 13, 2009 @ 3:22 pm

  14. Gorgeous color…love the red especially! I agree love is a reason to celebrate! Happy Valentien’s Day!!

    Comment by ann marie — February 13, 2009 @ 3:43 pm

  15. Bright, colourful and joyous – love it!

    Comment by Cathy — February 13, 2009 @ 4:39 pm

  16. Hi! and thanks for your comments….I love your piece. It is very joyful and musical. Of course, I agree that how can you celebrate without music!! My valentine’s day will definitely be musical…Happy Valentines day!!

    Comment by magdalene — February 13, 2009 @ 8:04 pm

  17. Okay, anything centered around music and singing and you got me!!! this is fabulous and I just love it. You almost made me pee on myself laughing at your comments left at my blog. Girl I did the same thing and encourage these girls to stop sitting around waiting for your Valentine to come. Take a piece for yourself!!!! Love you! LOL. Happy Valentine’s Day my friend. I hope it’s a good one.

    Comment by vanessa newton — February 13, 2009 @ 8:26 pm

  18. oh, i like atmosphere and idea- great illo indigene! ;]

    Comment by sandra — February 13, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

  19. Love the art ! The fact that you love music let’s me know you love life. Yes! Music sets the tone, allows all the emotions to surface. I love to jog to “Gypsy Kings” music. Happy Celebration!

    Comment by Kay Salem — February 13, 2009 @ 11:15 pm

  20. I like the compostion; it has movement. My eye travels around the work back to the keyboard that seems to undulate. The word “pulse” comes to mind – as in heartbeat and love.
    Happy Valentine’s Day!
    M…

    Comment by Mary Ann Nelson — February 14, 2009 @ 2:08 am

  21. i can hear the blues…

    Comment by sophie philo — February 14, 2009 @ 4:34 am

  22. Ah. Beautiful composition…Music gives me so much joy. I feel like dancing now!

    Comment by Jasjyot Singh Hans — February 14, 2009 @ 6:17 am

  23. another gorgeous piece – I love how you have the piano flowing across.

    Comment by Amy C — February 14, 2009 @ 7:11 am

  24. Very festive colours and image! Happy Valentine Day!!!! :)

    Comment by Merlinprincesse — February 14, 2009 @ 9:48 am

  25. I agree with you Indegene. Music to me makes a celebration special. I especially love Ella Fitzgerald. I secretly wished she was a member of my family, some aunt of some kind. I love Ella’s voice! Your drawing could be made into a postage stamp!

    Comment by Ces — February 14, 2009 @ 10:24 am

  26. I like the energy of the instruments that envolves the singer.
    And the piano, is like a snake! It’s party time!
    Very original! See you soon!

    Comment by Monica — February 14, 2009 @ 3:25 pm

  27. Wonderful illustration!
    Also great advice about putting on a tune and dancing with someone. I’m gonna grab my sweetie and slow dance to Bobby Darin’s “Beyond the Sea”.
    Have a great Valentine’s Day!

    Best,
    Nathanael

    P.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I really appreciate it!

    Comment by Nathanael Lark — February 14, 2009 @ 8:35 pm

  28. I just love your colors and composition! This piece has real spirit. Thank you for this. (and for your comment also:)

    Comment by peg nocciolino — February 14, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

  29. Beautiful and colourful illustration, thanks for the wishes! :)

    Comment by flower girl — February 14, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

  30. omg I love this it looks so jazzy I love jazz music and everything about it!!! Great piece of work!…….Man how does one get this many replies? I hope mine gets read! hehe you are an exceptional artist! Happy Valentines young lady!

    Comment by cartuneman...John — February 14, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

  31. Ah, a very upbeat, lovely composition with wonderful energy. Thank you for your comment!

    Comment by denise — February 14, 2009 @ 11:56 pm

  32. No one has ever heard me at karaoke and lived to tell about it. I’d much rather listen to YOUR lady sing. This is such a gorgeous piece, with the flow and the colors and all the instruments. I can hear the music in my head. Celebrate!

    Comment by Bella Sinclair — February 15, 2009 @ 2:34 am

  33. what a fun and colorful work! perfect for the topic!

    Comment by Asja — February 15, 2009 @ 7:40 am

  34. Thanks for the tips on how to celebrate with our loved ones!!! I can feel the love is in the air in your beautiful painting!!

    Comment by owl eng — February 15, 2009 @ 8:29 am

  35. beautiful! i can feel the celebration in this painting! :)

    Comment by aimee — February 15, 2009 @ 10:19 am

  36. nice sense of rhythm, texture and graphics. lovely piece. Happy belated V-day!

    Comment by yulia — February 15, 2009 @ 2:04 pm

  37. Really great, I always create to music myself, cant stand silence. Thank you for the nice comment on my site.

    Comment by Friday the Third — February 15, 2009 @ 2:26 pm

  38. I really like these musical numbers of yours – I can actually feel the beat!

    Comment by Nancy — February 15, 2009 @ 3:11 pm

  39. Now that’s a real celebration of colors -with music too.

    Comment by Madonna Davidoff — February 15, 2009 @ 4:02 pm

  40. another fantastic one. hugs.

    Comment by soulbrush — February 15, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

  41. Hi Indigene! With the illustrations bright colors and the lively composition, it looks like somebody’s celebrating! Very nice, I can feel the illustration.

    Comment by Björnik — February 15, 2009 @ 7:00 pm

  42. beautiful, so full of energy. love the colours

    Comment by Cobol — February 15, 2009 @ 7:01 pm

  43. ha Indigene: we both choose to celebrate sound!!! great minds…

    Comment by PhareCamp — February 16, 2009 @ 2:46 am

  44. What a joyful painting! I love your posts.

    Comment by Eric Barclay — February 16, 2009 @ 9:33 am

  45. good point. yes, music!

    Comment by enigma — February 16, 2009 @ 10:47 am

  46. dance like nobody’s watching!!!
    wonderful!

    Comment by Roberta Baird — February 16, 2009 @ 1:36 pm

  47. I totally agree… music makes the celebration! thanks for sharing it with us!

    Comment by dot — February 16, 2009 @ 3:01 pm

  48. inspiring as always,

    Comment by gai — February 16, 2009 @ 3:59 pm

  49. Such a fun piece!

    Comment by valerie lorimer — February 16, 2009 @ 6:13 pm

  50. Music always makes me think of celebrations too, beautiful bright colors!

    Comment by Maggie — February 16, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

  51. Beautiful illo, yes, I love music, so can see a celebration with no music.!!

    Thanks for your visit in my blog and nice comment.
    Ale

    Comment by ale balanzario — February 16, 2009 @ 8:05 pm

  52. You can almost hear Nina Simone singing through this piece.

    Comment by Rob Smith, Jr. — February 16, 2009 @ 11:28 pm

  53. Thank you for your welcoming to IF. I am always interested in works of other artists. It’s always, in my point of view, very enriching and give me a lot to think.
    Thus said, I scrolled down your blog and discovered your multiple talents, your sense of colors, your humour and your texts…
    Smiles

    Comment by artglehen — February 17, 2009 @ 3:08 am

  54. Superb take in this prompt. You said it – music is celebration on many levels. Love the colors in this. Thanks!

    Comment by get zapped — February 17, 2009 @ 12:27 pm

  55. As always you’ve captured the essense perfectly. Music, indeed!

    Comment by cassyfatnastee — February 17, 2009 @ 3:26 pm

  56. I like your composition and colors, beautiful piece!
    Yub! Let’s sing together, if you don’t mind my horrible voice! ^.^

    Comment by julia — February 17, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

  57. Jazzy. So eloquent and fine.

    Comment by Marie-Hélène — February 17, 2009 @ 5:29 pm

  58. I like the curve of the piano keys and her full, red lips.

    Comment by Emily — February 17, 2009 @ 6:13 pm

  59. She is well and contented, I love all the bites you set for this celebrating theme:)

    Comment by yoon see — February 17, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

  60. You are too good!
    Love this piece, can feel the rhythm and heartfelt swing :-)
    Have a great week!

    Comment by Flying Colors — February 17, 2009 @ 10:40 pm

  61. lovely montage of celebratory things :) nice colours and composition, you are right celebrations are often associated with music :) I couldn’t get that Celebration song out of my head!

    Comment by Shannon Melville — February 18, 2009 @ 9:48 am

  62. Beautiful work- idea & “composition”!- I agree with the sentiment

    Comment by AndyDoodler — February 18, 2009 @ 10:40 am

  63. Now this is a piece that moves and makes you want to celebrate!

    Comment by Shani — February 18, 2009 @ 2:34 pm

  64. You’re absolutely right- celebrating and music go hand in hand for sure! great illustration :-)

    Comment by Annette Q — February 18, 2009 @ 5:27 pm

  65. wonderful montage… and over here in the left column -> how cool is that gallery collection!

    Comment by AscenderRisesAbove — February 18, 2009 @ 5:41 pm

  66. You have captured the essence of the theme. A celebration is never complete without music.

    Comment by Pea — February 19, 2009 @ 2:50 am

  67. the flow and composition of this piece is wonderful! nice job.

    Comment by candace trew camling — February 19, 2009 @ 8:33 am

  68. I love music and there is no clebration without it,you did a great work

    Comment by theartofpuro — February 19, 2009 @ 11:13 am

  69. What a fun piece! Great concept!

    Comment by Nessa Dee — February 19, 2009 @ 1:08 pm

  70. wonderful warm and vivid illustration!

    Comment by vfm4 — February 19, 2009 @ 2:06 pm

  71. Hey girly, I know how it with posting. It’s hard and I really have no time to do this. I just have so much artwork saved up from other projects that I can post at least twice a week. It’s still not easy with a hungry husband and a daughter who says,”I’m so bored mommy!” It’s a wonder if I get the chance to go the ladies room by myself. You are doing VERY well as far as I can see I’m your 70th person! You’ve been very busy he he he!!!

    Comment by vanessa newton — February 19, 2009 @ 4:33 pm

  72. makes me wanna listen to some dixie land or rag time. great bold colors and love ur piano

    Comment by michael dailey — February 19, 2009 @ 5:51 pm

  73. Ok, I take back what I said a couple weeks ago… THIS is my new favorite by you!! Oh heck, you’re always doing great stuff!

    Comment by sketched out — February 20, 2009 @ 1:43 am

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