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 →
Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. During a trip to Europe we visited Italy and one such rugged little village. I took a series of photos during our exploration. This year, I thought why not paint another landscape from Europe! Europe is beautiful and it has... 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 →
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 