Rock & Roll Artwork, Portraits, Landscapes and Wood Carvings.
Did you know that in 1991, Rolling Stone magazine said that Aoxomoxoa was the 8th best album cover, ever? I did not know that. But I can see why. When it comes to finding projects on wood to do, I want to find something that challenges my abilities and creativity. With wood, it isn't just... Continue Reading →
In 1971 the Who came out with their masterpiece Who’s Next ,arguably their best record, one of the classic staples of 70’s Rock that has stood up to the test of time. And like that album, the band themselves have stood up magnificently to that same test of time, although they lost two of its... Continue Reading →
Painting album covers and portraits of the band I am most passionate and obsessed with, I wanted to paint a moment when this band was at their greatest! Led Zeppelin rocked on stage! When they jammed, the earth rocked and it was that I strove to capture. When I did this back in 2015, I... Continue Reading →
In Rock n Roll there are those rare phenomenal talents, that touch a nerve, that get to your very soul and become a part of your being. For me of course it is Jimmy Page.He was the greatest live lead guitarist I have ever seen. Yet, others may say differently. For my brother Steven, being... Continue Reading →
I was inspired by Page and Plant's performance during their MTV Unledded project. The performance was recorded in 1994 and would become the No Quarter live album. These two paintings were done in the following year. When I first shared these images, they were photos of the canvas in their frame. Below you will... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/live/jcD9Epw8ybQ?feature=share This is something that I have been working on for a while in partnership with Anne Smollon and Strong Island Entertainment and am really excited to see this come to life! In this interview we discuss a bit about myself, my inspiration and how my creativity has grown and developed over the years. I... Continue Reading →
Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. And that is true, but for me, his music was a part of my musical journey and is... Continue Reading →
This particular image is a composite of three separate photographs I took while on walks. If this vantage point actually exists, I don't know, I would have to go back.
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. It was created by Catherine de' Medici and has been flurishing with vibrant color.During my trip to France I was moved by the public gardens available in Paris. I needed to capture its vibrancy and beauty as best... Continue Reading →
There are many facets to David Bowie and his music but I was a huge fan of his Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardust work. He is vibrant storyteller not just in song but in his appearance and the performances he gave. He was an entertainer in the highest sense of the word. I wanted to... Continue Reading →
Bruce J Schmalfuss 