Purple Rain On A Starry Night

davemacdowell

facial expression reference

pop-surrealism

caricature

pop art

junji ito style

human face

comic book style

pop art-influence

facial portrait

surrealism

portrait art

digital portrait

"Purple Rain On A Starry Night" is a vibrant and colorful portrait of the iconic musician Prince, created by the 20th-century artist Dave Macdowell. The painting is a playful tribute to both Prince and Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night," with the swirling, star-filled sky of Van Gogh's masterpiece replacing the artist's signature swirling brushstrokes, highlighting the artist's admiration for both the musician and the famous Dutch painter. Prince is portrayed with his signature purple aesthetic and iconic "Love Symbol." This work is a celebration of two artistic icons.