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 →
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 →
Paul David Hewson, otherwise known as Bono, lead vocalist of U2.During the pandemic, it created a lot of time to paint so I looked at other artists I hadn't done in a long time, if at all. Bono was one such name where I thought it was time to paint. You can probably tell, I... Continue Reading →
Eddie was a Dutch/American songwriter and, after Jimmy Page, Van Halen is arguably one of the best guitar players in rock. I painted this in the Spring of 2021, after his passing, I just neglected to share it with you! I captured Eddie during a live performance with none other than his EVH Striped series... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a project comes around that pictures alone can't carry the magnitude or level of effort and passion that has gone into it. My Physical Graffiti is such a project. I've shared pictures but looking at them, I am not sure it carries the story well. Why did I make it, how, why? So I... Continue Reading →
Creativity. I find joy, calm and passion in my work, especially wood working. It is something wholly different to any other medium. Each time I work on wood, I see the improvements to my work, the attention to detail. I'd like to think I am fine tuning my skills with each piece. I sold my... Continue Reading →
Bruce J Schmalfuss 