Concentration

Performers always look as if music-making is easy. But much of a musicians life is devoted to the practice for perfection, to make it look that way. Even then, once skillful enough to become professional, performing is demanding. I can see that by watching them as they perform. This painting “Concentration” (12x22") captures that moment of performance. The intensity to strive for perfection in every note and express what the music is saying, must involve total concentration. And that’s what I wanted to express in the face of this violinist.