“Soul” by Gary Simmons
Choosing new art for our cover is always an adventure. It begins with releasing our latest cover from its current place in our story and delegating it to a special place in our archives. It’s not always easy to let go!
However, it was time so, off we moseyed, in search of the perfect August cover.
The adventure this month sent us on the prowl for something colorful, spirited, and musically slanted to get us in the mood for the upcoming Hot Springs Jazz Festival. (Read all about it inside this issue.)
This piece by Gary Simmons titled “Soul” took us outside the box (a favorite place for us to go). While probably not typically symbolic of Jazz, we love the vibrant colors, the movement, and the flowing lines this “ginger” conjures. Whatever music she’s playing, she seems to be heart and soul into it. Graceful fingers flowing over her flute, we can almost hear the tune and see her swaying as she plays.
We hope you’ll find the time to enjoy your favorite music and enjoy the month of “Soul” Gary has shared with us.
Thanks to Richard Stephens who so beautifully captured another cover. And thanks to Gary for so graciously sharing his artwork with us.
Have a joy-filled August from The Springs Magazine Team!
