RIP Prince

Painting by Vicky Christensen, acrylic and gess on 12 x 12 inch canvas 

This isn't the painting I planned on working on today, but often life just messes with your plans. Minnesota, the United States and the world have lost a great musical talent, a true artist, today. It's left me feeling a little blue. Prince Rogers Nelson, AKA Prince, was only 57, way too young. This is my tribute.

Even if you weren't a fan of his music, there's no denying his musical genius. Take a look at how he steals the show in this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps: