Rock & Roll Artwork, Portraits, Landscapes and Wood Carvings.
I need to share this. I received an email, completely out of the blue! Back in 2018 I sold Physical Graffiti . Selling it was a moving experience for me given how much I put into making it. When I hadn't heard anything after it was shipped and delivered, I was surprised and a little... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 