Rock & Roll Artwork, Portraits, Landscapes and Wood Carvings.
This is another in a series I have been doing where I paint scenes or landscapes from my travels. I have been to France twice now. During this last trip, I had the chance to visit Claude Monet's Garden in Giverny. It's just outside of Paris. The grounds are beautiful, colorful and inspiring. I had... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This year we worked on remodeling our kitchen and expanded it. That cut into the spare room so did some rearranging of my Led Zeppelin work. This work spans 20+ years and is diverse in style and material. Admittedly, there is far more work of Plant and Page than anyone else in the band, hopefully,... Continue Reading →
Bruce J Schmalfuss 