Arvia joined the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022 with 26 dining and bar options, 6 theaters and lounges, and 5 pools on board. They commissioned 5 original paintings from me for The 710 Club, an intimate late-night bar and live music venue. Knowing my paintings would be in this Club from the start, I pulled inspiration from my favorite jazz legends Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Stan Getz to set the mood. I used India ink to go with the dark, sultry vibe of the lounge and a metallic gold acrylic paint to add luxe and glamour. The marks were made with expressions of joy, love, desire, and excitement to resemble the emotions that would occur from being in that atmosphere. Keep reading to see the work and watch the making of each painting.
"A Little Moonlight"
2022 © Kim Knoll
Ink and metallic gold acrylic on paper with hand torn edges
18 x 27.5 in.
I was inspired by the glow of the moon, the night sky and the song "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" by Billie Holiday, my personal favorite jazz musician. Watch some of the making of this painting here.
"Soul to Soul"
2022 © Kim Knoll
Ink and metallic gold acrylic on paper with hand torn edges
18 x 27.5 in.
I was inspired by the idea of two souls in love dancing in the night to the song "Manhattan" by the one and only, Ella Fitzgerald. I thought about how a couple in this nightclub might feel while sipping on old-fashioneds and listening to classic jazz songs live. Watch some of the making of this painting here.
"These Precious Days"
2022 © Kim Knoll
Ink and metallic gold acrylic on paper with hand torn edges
18 x 27.5 in.
I was inspired by the bright rays of the sun, the feeling of being on a boat, and the song "September Song" by Sarah Vaughan. Watch some of the making of this painting here.
"Quiet Streams"
2022 © Kim Knoll
Ink and metallic gold acrylic on paper with hand torn edges
45.7 x 27.5 in.
I was inspired by the calm waters of the sea at night, the glowing moon, and the song "Corcovado" by Stan Getz, one of my favorite jazz musicians. Watch some of the making of this painting here.
"Isle of Joy"
2022 © Kim Knoll
Ink and metallic gold acrylic on paper with hand torn edges
45.7 x 27.5 in.
I was inspired by the shimmer of sun on water, the swirling movement of water and the song "Manhattan" by Ella Fitzgerald. Watch some of the making of this painting here.
Behind the Scenes
The paintings were all hand-painted in my Chicago studio, framed locally with a raised float style of framing, and shipped to the United Kingdom for installation.
Onto the next!
Kim
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