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I’m not sure if other people have ever thought about this, but…I believe that there are similarities in the expressive qualities between visual and auditory forms of art. 
With this idea in mind, to interpret this painting using principles of musical composition becomes an attempt in music analysis and appreciation. For example, the large dark form which occupies the top-center of the painting could be heard as a deep bass note over the ultramarine and turquoise blended background. A fabulous solo instrumental in vermillion is featured underneath the bass with smaller, regular drum-beats syncopated horizontaly. While making this painting, I was conscious of colour, tone, cadence, volume, shape, counter-point and rhythm. 
(which are also terms used to describe a piece of music), and how to arrange them in a harmonious, expressive way. 
The title ‘In Sotto Voce’, is translated from Italian as ‘In a Quiet Voice’, when someone is speaking or acting in a quiet or understated manner, often to avoid being overheard. 
This painting is made with the best materials, the highest quality oil paint, ‘Old Holland’, and Matisse Dervain, the best acrylic paint on the market.

‘In Sotto Voce’
Oil and acrylic on canvas.
140 X 120 X6 cms. Framed.
Available for purchase : $5880 (AUD)

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