It's great to see someone who has just as much passion as I do for Rock n Roll. My Guns 'n Roses has been sold!
He was considered by many to be the best drummer of rock and despite all the Led Zeppelin work I have done, this is the first time that I have painted his likeness. John Bonham (1948-1980) was the drummer for Led Zeppelin from 1968 until his death in September of 1980 where he passed away... Continue Reading →
My last completed work of 2016! I present Christopher Squire from the band YES. Chris Squire is well known for his use of the Wal Triple-Neck Bass Guitar in which he played during the song 'Awaken'. On canvas I have captured him live performing 'Awaken' with the Wal Triple-Neck Bass Guitar.
Yesterday I participated in my second show hosted by LI Art Show.! Good day! The weather was great, albeit a bit windy. With my stand ready, I made a sale early in the day. My first wooden piece! Pink Floyd's Division Bell is now in someones home on Long Island! Amazing! I hope the new... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you need to touch upon work done years past. A fresh, clean look to a great but aged piece. For Physical Graffiti, it was time. Before And now after! Not only is the frame black but I touched up the brownstones themselves. It has a more realistic look on what you can expect to see... Continue Reading →
Come join us at the beautiful historic waterfront Harmony Vineyards on Saturday, May 21st, 2016! Enjoy live music, local artists and crafters, wine and beer! Dog friendly too!
Being a huge Pink Floyd fan , my biggest wish has been to have Waters and Gilmour back together again.. They were so great together. So, sort of fans Fantasy, I created “Tear Down the Wall” … A symbolic piece, because first it was the Wall that ultimately led to their break up, and second... Continue Reading →
Small update: I received the nicest gesture from my customer. They wrote me a very lovely thank you Letter. It's great to know your work is in the hands of someone who will truly love it. --- I have been quiet on the digital front but I have been hard at work! I present... Continue Reading →
Here are a several pieces I did of Jimmy Page. Two are done on canvas while the middle piece is done on wood and carved using a router too allow for a more defined look and painted with acrylics. The first two can be found at Fine Art America!
Pink Floyd's fourteenth studio album, The Division Bell is a continuation of my work with album covers. Wood carved three dimensional with a router to bring the metal heads, which were sculpted and photographed by Storm Thorgerson, to another level.
Bruce J Schmalfuss 