becky kelly artist blog: August 2014

Aug 15, 2014

Firefly Nights

"Firefly Nights"

Children at play on a warm summer eve
The moon shines down upon them.
Catch a firefly,
let him go.

with changes
to my original art.

Recently, a teacher wrote and requested

that I add more diversity in my children.

She wanted a print to represent the diverse children of

her classroom.

Great idea!

Thank you for thoughtful input!

Aug 7, 2014

Music Soothes the Soul

"This Umbrella"

by Scarlet Keys-
Exciting news,

spread the word!

Recently, musician Scarlet Keys contacted me about a song she had written,

"This Umbrella"; inspired by a Hallmark card!

I am blessed that my illustration gave inspiration
for her to create such a heartwarming song.

Written by Renee Daniels
"It's OK if you have a rainy day.
I've got an umbrella big enough for both of us."

see the video!

Song writer and musician, Scarlet Keys, is a well known Nashville song writer

and music educator at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

From the video "My Umbrella" by Scarlet Keys

This song was written by Scarlet for her sister (with stage 5 kidney disease)

Proceeds from the song will benefit her sister's medical bills.

What a Beautiful Tribute!

I am in love with her song "This Umbrella".

The song and lyrics are a breath of fresh air,
the artist's voice is warm and heartfelt.

Watch the Video:

http://vimeo.com/98778241

This Umbrella

vimeo.com

Scarlet Keys writes, "I made several attempts to write a song that I thought she would like and then after several attempts, I found an old card in a box my sister had sent to me 10 years ago and it had a picture on the front of two little girls underneath a huge umbrella, and I knew when I saw it, that that was the perfect idea for her song. Eric and I met and with two cups of coffee and a ukulele, and we wrote her song.
The illustration below was created by the wonderful artist Rebecca Kelly and the song was inspired by her wonderful drawing of the two little girls."

http://www.gofundme.com/c606ww

Click here to support ML my sister by Scarlet Keys

http://www.gofundme.com/thisumbrella

"This Umbrella"
Written by Scarlet Keys, and Eric Leva
Vocals by Liz Longley
Produced by Nick Goldston
Shot on the iPhone 5s by Tim Hedlund
Edited by Nick Goldston

May this song embrace your heart & mind and remember to spread the energy of love by sharing
this music with your friends & family.
Peace & blessings.
xoxo

http://www.gofundme.com/thisumbrella