I never paint in silence. I always have some background music or noise. It can vary a lot and when the painting is done I don't remember all to well what I listened to. Sometimes however a song fits a painting so well that I get a soundtrack/theme song for my paintings. Here are two examples :)
...actually when looking at these two random samples you can tell that the women in my paintings have become much stronger.
...actually when looking at these two random samples you can tell that the women in my paintings have become much stronger.
Captain (year created: 2010):
Vangelis - Conquest of Paradise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c
Drowning (year created: 2005):
Goldfrapp - Hairy Trees: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DszS3ACWbbk
I listen to a lot of Tori Amos when I paint. A certain song doesn't go with a certain painting but here are some of my favorit Tori Amos songs (although... I guess I've got somewhat 20 or more favorit songs by her :P )
Tori Amos - Yes, Anastasia:
Tori Amos - Sugar:
Tori Amos - Siren:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aD4egZFxw8