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Art World Embraces KISS Guitarist PAUL STANLEYFrom: ABC 7 Los Angeles Posted: December 20, 2007 CLICK HERE for a link to ABC 7's interview with Paul yesterday. When you get to the page, you'll need to click on image 2 of 2 and the interview with begin. The text for the interview is below: George Pennacchio BEVERLY HILLS -- When he paints his face and hits the stage, PAUL STANLEY is recognized around the world as part of the rock group KISS. But Paul also paints works of art on canvas. And the art world is embracing his talent. "I call her 'Mona.' And I figure from my own personal experience, every icon could use some new fresh paint," said PAUL STANLEY. So Stanley brought the Mona Lisa into the 21st century. He also pays his respects to the Statue of Liberty, and to both of his parents. This is the other side of the rock 'n' roll star you're used to seeing. He paints a story of a broken heart in a work called "Scream." And then turns it down several notches to create a quiet painting called "Alone." In 2007 his art sales were more than $2 million. But for someone who's already rich, it's about more than making money. "What I'm trying to do with my art is connect with people emotionally. I think one of the beauties of abstract art is probably that it appeals to you emotionally, rather than intellectually. I'd rather get a smile or somebody going, 'Whoa!' than somebody going, 'Hmmm,'" said Stanley. Stanley's abstracts include "Green Planet," "Winter Sun" and "Purple Haze." "I love color and somebody was describing my work and said to me, 'You know, you're fearless with color,' and I said, 'What's there to be afraid of?' You know -- it's color!" said Stanley. And he's not afraid to use color, or even his fingers, if it achieves the desired effect in a painting. "You don't need a degree to know what good art is. Good art is what you love. When you go into a restaurant, you don't have to have someone tell you what bad food is. When you spit it out, guess what? It's bad," said Stanley. But painting has been good for Stanley, who has found it therapeutic and eye-opening. "I tore my rotator cuff and I had surgery five weeks ago. Ten years ago if that happened, I would have said to the doctor, 'Will I be able to play the guitar?' I said to the doctor, 'Will I be able to paint?'" said Stanley. Paul's original works start at about $14,000, but his giclee reproductions begin at about a thousand dollars. |
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