Did You Know?
Dubbed the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards and was recognized by National Geographic as a musical genius. With a voice that defined generations, she left an undeniable mark on the world of music.
With every piece I create, my goal is not only to inspire and entertain but also to educate—embedding fascinating facts like these directly into my artwork.
For this Aretha Franklin piece, I carefully selected words and phrases that celebrate her incredible legacy, including the titles of her most famous songs—“Respect,” “Freeway of Love,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”—as well as key moments from her life, such as “toured with MLK, Jr.,” “father was a Baptist minister,” and “first single was ‘Never Grow Old.’”
In total, you’ll find nearly 50 words and phrases hidden within the design, each one honoring one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Every piece of my art is digitally hand-drawn, one letter at a time, with no word or phrase ever repeated. Depending on the complexity, each artwork takes between 6 and 60 hours to complete.
I truly hope this piece brings you as much joy as I had in creating it!
– Curtis