#PeaceandLove Ringo Starr's 70th Birthday Muse Mantra

I love The Beatles.

Being a Liverpool Lass, their music and lyrics have always made me smile.  In teaching myself the guitar when I was 15, their sheet music was never far away from me.

So when I realised it was Ringo's 70th Birthday on 7th July, I wanted to draw him.

When I begin to draw a healing portrait I always go seeking out some photographs for inspiration, I never ever copy but I'm inspired by different eras and how they looked, what they wore. 

My intention is always to create my own version.  With Ringo, I was inspired by this photo (left). 

I get inspired by the inner person, the light within their eyes and the true essence of that soul.

Ringo is no exception and this photo had a light, a spark in his eyes.

All Muse Mantras begin with a healing portrait and here is the finished illustration.

I then take that image and create a Muse Mantra. 

This time I filmed the whole creation from start to finish, so you may like to make yourself a cup of tea and sit back to watch.  (I had to flip the camera in editing as I realised that it was a tad wonky, so sorry for that!)

Lots of Love

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