This watercolor captures the layered energy of neon at Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale Street in Memphis, where looping tubes of light twist into something both chaotic and rhythmic. I was drawn to the abstract quality of the sign—the way glowing lines overlap and tangle, transforming familiar lettering into movement, color, and sound.
In this piece, I explore the visual pulse of Beale Street itself: vibrant, loud, and full of history. By focusing closely on the sign’s curves and connections, I wanted to celebrate the character found in overlooked details—the electric poetry of a place alive with music, memory, and motion.
Original painting- 5.5" x 12.5" Arches Cold Press watercolor paper. Mixed media- watercolor, gouache, and pen.
Reproduction- 4.5" x 10" Premium Hot Press paper. Limited run of 100.
