The piano has been drinking (again) by Lee Ellis

Medium: oil paint, oil pastel, acrylic and spray paint on canvas

Dimensions: 112 x 137 cm

Year: 2025

Price: $5036.00 USD

Status: available

"The piano has been drinking (again)" is a visual symphony inspired by the raw, gritty world of Tom Waits. His music has always been a journey for me, a blend of melancholy and whimsy, much like a late-night stroll through a dimly lit bar. This piece captures that essence, with the playful chaos of stepping on a piano, as if the keys themselves have stories to tell. I used oil paint, oil pastel, acrylic, and spray paint to layer textures and create a sense of rhythm and movement. The vibrant colors of the shoes and socks against the stark black and white of the piano keys evoke a feeling of unexpected joy amidst the mundane. It’s as if each step creates a note, a melody only the heart can hear. I hope viewers feel the music in this painting, the way it dances between the lines of reality and imagination. I want it to remind you of those moments when life feels like a song, imperfect, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable.