Art Sunday 12/21/08: The Music and Art of Joni Mitchell
When most people remember Joni Mitchell, they remember her music, of course.
She is also a wonderful artist, and has done the artwork for most, if not all her album covers. I was checking out her website, and there are about 250 pieces of artwork that you can browse through. The painting to the right is a georgeous self-portrait, one of many self-portraits that she has done over the years.
Presenting Joni Mitchell: Artist and Musician, both sides now…
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Self Portraits
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David Crosby Graham Nash
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Neil Young Leonard Cohen
Miles Davis
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Still Life
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Animals
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This is Joni’s version of the Leighton masterpiece, Flaming June. Notice how the girl is facing the other way in Joni’s painting.
Joni’s painting of 9/11. Notice how the tower is upside down. I guess this is her view of the world.
It’s funny that she thinks of herself as a painter first, and then a songwriter second: “I’m a painter first, and a musician second. I’m really a painter at heart and I can say this now. Music was a hobby for me at art school. Art was always what I was going to do. I have always thought of myself as a painter derailled by circumstance.” Recently, she has been put on a postage stamp honoring her and 3 other Canadian entertainers: Paul Anka, Gordan Lightfoot, and Anne Murray.
You can visit her website at : www.jonimitchell.com
[mp3j track=”bothsidesnow.mp3″]
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caramonmajere wrote on Dec 21, ’08
Thank you, I didn’t know, she’s a good artist, got to check her site out more. Thank you for sharing.
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sassyangelac wrote on Dec 21, ’08
Who knew? Cool stuff.
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These are pretty. And I’ve always liked “Both Sides Now” (vs. “Free Man In Paris”, which I never cared for).
But when I think of her, I always think of Kristofferson’s song: I dig Bobby Dylan and I dig Johnny Cash And I think Waylon Jennings is a table thumpin’ smash And hearin’ Joni Mitchell feels as good as smokin’ grass And if you don’t like Hank Williams, honey, you can kiss my ass |
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sugarpiehuny wrote on Dec 21, ’08
johnthad said
Apparently many of us like her.. She was definitely a poet.
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These are pretty. And I’ve always liked “Both Sides Now” 
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lauritasita wrote on Dec 21, ’08
I decided to do this post when I realized I had so many Joni Mitchell fans on my friends list. I hope you enjoy it, and don’t forget to visit her website, where you’ll see other paintings by her ! Love, Laurita.
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sugarpiehuny wrote on Dec 21, ’08
I hope you don’t mind… After I saw you posted this I edited mine and added your site.. I also posted River…love the Christmas song and added your link there too! Great minds…. 🙂
http://sugarpiehuny.multiply.com/video/item/100/Both_sides_now.._Joni_Mitchell_2000 http://sugarpiehuny.multiply.com/video/item/101/Joni_Mitchell-River.._Christmas |
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lauritasita wrote on Dec 21, ’08
Sugarpiehuny, of course I don’t mind. Let’s link up ! I’m so glad you enjoyed my post. Love, Laurita.
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sugarpiehuny wrote on Dec 21, ’08
lauritasita said
I posted your link on both mine.. She is such a gifted person.. just think if clouds had not gotten in her way! LOL
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nursegolum wrote on Dec 21, ’08
Great tribute to one of the most iconic females (in my estimation). I have loved her voice, her songwriting, her artistry for so many years. After having not heard her for awhile, I dragged her albums, CD’s and everything else out and had a “Joni” night while watching snow pummel MI. I am always taken aback every time I hear her, even if it’s an oft-played song. Thank you Laurita, you have a done a great job with this and your entire site. Take Care of yourself during this season, and I’ll be hoping that someday Santa will bring me one of her prints. LOL
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lauritasita wrote on Dec 21, ’08
Thank you so much for visiting, everyone.
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tinallee57 wrote on Dec 22, ’08
What a fine way to start my snow-bound day! Thank-you for an ongoing inspiration of music and information (thumbing my nose at the art teachers who kept saying “focus on one skill”)
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lauritasita wrote on Dec 22, ’08
Yes, Tinllee57, I agree, I was an art major in school myself.
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forgetmenot525 wrote on Dec 23, ’08
WOW…………………..what a little treasure trove you have unearthed…………….a truly gifted Painter as well as a musician Thanks Laurita happy Holidays to one and all
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lauritasita wrote on Dec 23, ’08
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Loretta !
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