R.I.P. Amy Winehouse (work in progress)

British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead today at age 27. While her passing at too early an age won’t come as a surprise to too many, it is nonetheless a tragedy. So many people, especially artists and musicians, are such passionate individuals that they don’t know what to do with their extreme emotions, especially when they’re in pain, and therefore turn to drugs, alcohol and other harmful habits to distract them. There’s also this false sense of being invincible though I don’t know if that’s the drugs or just part of being young that exacerbates the problem. Either way people in that situation are out of control and need help and shouldn’t be coddled into thinking otherwise. Of course, then they have to admit they have a problem themselves and do something about it besides make excuses. Or end up like this.

6 Comments

  1. Steffen
    Steffen on July 30, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    such a gorgeous drawing, RIP Amy.
    and thank you for your comment, that's also another favourite of mine 🙂

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  2. Sinderella Studio Designs
    Sinderella Studio Designs on July 25, 2011 at 11:11 am

    wonderful drawing and words.
    dana

  3. yiqin;
    yiqin; on July 24, 2011 at 8:08 am

    i thought she can overcome all odds.

  4. Joni Nickrent
    Joni Nickrent on July 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Amazing work…a beautiful tribute to a woman that had a awesome voice, but tragic life! So Sad! R.I.P. Amy! POP ART MINIS

  5. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION
    Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION on July 24, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Beautiful drawing! Such a great tribute. And very true, your words. The artist's struggle…

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

  6. Style Dilettante
    Style Dilettante on July 23, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Oh my god! I had no idea! Wow… so sad… such talent, such a waist! Beautiful rendering of her though… Thank you for the tragic news.

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