Imagine this...
You model with Twiggy. George Harrison asks you to marry him the day he meets you. And Eric Clapton seduces you from afar with "Layla." Pretty sweet life if you ask me. Visiting the Dakota a couple of days ago has really had me thinking about John Lennon's era and reminded me of Pattie Boyd's autobiography, Wonderful Tonight which I read a couple of years ago. If rock culture interests you at all, then I believe you would find this book as riveting as I did. I told you I have been sketching recently as a way to unwind and relieve stress. So today I used my interest in Pattie's life as fuel for a little sketch!
"the dominos had finally left hurtwood edge and moved into a flat in south kensington, which that afternoon was empty. eric took me there because he wanted me to listen to a song he had written. he switched on the tape machine, turned up the volume, and played me the most powerful moving song i had ever heard. it was 'layla' -about a man who falls hopelessly in love with a woman who loves him, but is unavailable." -pattie boyd, wonderful tonight.
How amazing? To be a muse of rock stars! She also loved photography and produced an exhibit that travelled Europe titled "Through the Eyes of a Muse". It documents her life with George, and then also with Eric. This is a picture of Pattie with George which was a part of her collection. I love the compostition of this photo, but also, I just love how natural it is. Kind of inspiring. Maybe a photoshoot later? Or even some textile designs. Who knows.
pic found at the Morrison Hotel Gallery
That's all for today. This week is going to be a very focused Beatles and Clapton iPod week. I just want to soak it all in!
That's all for today. This week is going to be a very focused Beatles and Clapton iPod week. I just want to soak it all in!
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