Bob Dylan, Sylvester Stallone, John Lennon, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Debbie Harry

Bob Dylan, Sylvester Stallone 'Rocky', John Lennon, Justin Bieber, young Michael Jackson, Debbie Harry 'Blondie"

They pass through my life… and make an impact.  Their words and their actions stick in my mind.  They influence my life.  Sometimes it is through their lyrics, or as simple as what they have worn.  Their hair might have made me take notice, that moment in time where I felt inspired by who they are.  Simple things.  Their determination.  Their strength and belief in oneself and their vulnerability.  The indifference they face, for living their dreams.  The struggle of leading a public life.  Their amazing talent.  Their intriguing faces.  They inspire me.

Bob Dylan, Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, John Lennon, Justin Bieber, a young Michael Jackson and Debbie Harry as we know as Blondie – thank you.

 

Justin Bieber “Dream and Believe”

Dream and Believe - Acrylic on Canvas

It’s not so much whether you like Justin Bieber’s music or not, (and I do for the record), it’s the message he has that is the most inspiring and the part everyone could take a little or alot of and put it into their every day.  Something I was taught from my parents from a young age and a message they still tell me each day – always believe in yourself.  As they would so often say “there’s no such word as can’t”.  Different words but the same message.  Dream those dreams.  Believe in those dreams.  They can happen.  They do happen. It may not be easy but keep trying.  Don’t give up.  I am sure those who put him down don’t understand the message of hope and kindness.  In all my portraits I try and capture the special message of hope, dreams, passion, achievement… and of love – for life, for family and friends, for each other.  The romance of the world.  It makes me smile to see such a young person with such a positive outlook, sharing a  view I live by – be kind, love life, be passionate and give it all you have.  Here is my portrait of Justin Bieber “Dream and Believe”.