I finished a new painting for my series this past weekend. This one is a bit darker than the other pieces, but it fits the song it was inspired by well! I actually almost threw this one in the garbage! After about 1/2 way through, I got frustrated that it wasn't looking quite like I had imagined. But I didn't give up, so here it is!

"A Beautiful Lie"

(Lyrics and music by 30 Seconds to Mars)

(Original artwork by Lynsye Lowy)

Lie awake in bed at night
And think about your life
Do you want to be different? (Different...)
Try to let go of the truth
The battles of your youth
'Cause this is just a game

It's a beautiful lie
It's a perfect denial
Such a beautiful lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful it makes me

It's time to forget about the past
To wash away what happened last (happened last)
Hide behind an empty face
Don't ask too much, just say
'Cause this is just a game

It's a beautiful lie
It's a perfect denial
Such a beautiful lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful it makes me

Lie....Beautiful

Everyone's looking at me
I'm running around in circles, baby
A quiet desperation's building higher
I've got to remember this is just a game

(LLLLLIIIIIIIIEEEEEEE)So beautiful, beautiful... X4


It's a beautiful lie ---
It's a perfect denial ---(So beautiful, beautiful)
Such a beautiful lie to believe in ---
So beautiful, beautiful it makes me

(Acrylic on 9x12 canvas board)

~Love & Light~

*Lynsye*