The Captain & The Muse
“When art and literature collide, they create a legacy. It was a profound honor to see my portrait of Jon Christopher chosen as the official author image for his books. This collaboration is a testament to our 'One Concentrated Heartbeat'—a friendship that spans oceans and souls.”
The Vision:“I wanted to capture the unyielding Irish spirit of Jon—a man who navigates the vast oceans of thought. By placing a ship in the background and focusing on his contemplative, inward gaze, I aimed to render not just a likeness, but his very essence as a writer and a 'pirate' of stories.”
The Response from Jon Christopher:
“OMG! OMG! OMG! I am absolutely stunned, dearest, darling Yuliya. It is a good thing I am a writer! Otherwise, I would be speechless! It’s beautiful, Yuliya, dearest. It is magnificent---everything I had asked for and you DID IT AND SO MUCH MORE.
There I am with my Muse and dearest friend. My darling, this new creation will be the Book Cover for my memoir, “La Bruja del Mar --- A Voyage of Discovery.” And I can use it in so many ways, Yuliya — it’s beautiful, like the artist who created it (and so much more!)!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Again, my dearest, dearest Friend, you have brought sooooooooooooooooooo much happiness into my life. It is beautiful, Yuliya, like you and the Universal Spirit of creation you embody.
You will please excuse me now, dearest, while I stare at your painting of us, MY MUSE & I. I adore you, Yuliya.”
