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2026入圍作品
I Tartget Art prize finalist
My work is a 2025 Finalist in the worldwide painting competition TArtGet. Madrid, Spain.
The two paintings entered were semi finalists in this competition. In addition to “Blues Music Awards in Memphis” becoming a semi finalist, “Red Hot Jazz” portrait is a finalist.
Both my works makde it to the semi finals and finals.
Acrylic on Canvas
TV and Movie production
For the last couple of years I have had my art used for TV or movie set rentals. It’s very difficult to find images of them on set. Here is one, even if it is 
from across the room.
These two shots are from “Julie and the Phantoms” and “Tracker”. More to come from the “YellowJackets.”
Big City Blues magazine
A big thank you to the people at Big City Blues magazine, featuring artists who paint the Blues.
2019 Blues Music Awards
I recently had the opportunity to go to the 2019 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. Three of my paintings were used as the images for their official poster, guide and merchandise.
For those unfamiliar with the BMA’s, they’re the Blues equivalent of the Grammy’s. There are record label producers, performers, radio and TV folks, a real mix of professionals (and fans) from around the world. I met many who came from as far away as Norway.
Some of the performers that evening were: Shemekia Copeland, Little Steven Van Zant, Monster Mike Welch, Kevin Burt, Eric Gales, Steve Cropper, Joe Lewis Walker, there were too many to list here! The music was so amazing. Everyone there was at the top of their game playing for their peers.
A night to remember!
A night to remember!
Beale Street at night
Beale street in Memphis is an edgy street with many music clubs. The clubs; Rum Boogie, Jerry lee Lewis and BB king are all favorites.
Standing near a poster for the Blues Music awards.
Artwork for the Blues Music Awards tag
The artwork used is in a variety of formats and materials.
Little Stevie Van Zandt and Maria Muldar host
silent auction giclees.
Two Steves in front of my art.
Steven Van Zandt and Steve Cropper perform in finale. Two legends.
Steve Cropper was just inducted into the Blues Hall of fame with
"Booker T and the M.G.'s".
Great to see the emerging artists.
Heather Newman was nominated for best emerging artist.
Shemekia Copeland performing her nominated song
Dom Flemming
Dom Flemming was also the host of the Blues Hall of Fame.
Rock and parents
Dirt road?
That good?
Whiskey tasting
A fun time whiskey tasting at Domminicks Distillery. The beginning of the "whiskey trail"
Distillery in Memphis.
This is the charcoal filter in the distillery.
Ground zero Blues club
Located in Clarskdale, Miss. This club is partially owned by the actor Morgan Freeman. The music is always great.
Shack up Inn
We always stop by the Shack up Inn when going to Clarksdale. A fun place to stay! Guitars come with the room.
Home of the crossroads legend. This little town attracts Blues fans looking for the music of the Delta.
Chali Rosso Gallery
This fall, I started showing my new “Pop-up Guitar” series at the Chali Rosso Gallery in downtown Vancouver. The opening party was great fun and the gallery looked amazing. There was an impressive selection of food with 2 movies by Picasso and Dali playing in the back.
This series is made from wood, guitar pieces, plaster, acrylic mediums, paint and a thick resin top coating.
New Orleans Jazz fest 2015
I loved jazz fest this year. My new favorite group is Snarky Puppy. Too bad a storm blew through Jazz Fest and shut the final performers down after 15 minutes of playing.
This was a year for bad weather but it was still great.
Memphis and the 2013 Blues Music Awards
I had a great time attending the BMAs in 2013
Memphis was alive with music as always. The BMA show was amazing. I highly recommend attending. Here are some photos from the show, Memphis and the area around Clarksdale.
Delta Blues Museum
I am so pleased to have my name along with friends from Musicmaker.org on bricks in front of the Delta Blues Museum. It feels good to have a part of us down at the Crossroads in Clarksdale. I have a special affection for that place. Here is a photo of our feet. I am near Pinetop Perkins! How cool is that! I am the shoe with a splotch of blue paint on it.
Anyone can get there name put on a brick. The ordering info is on the Museum’s website…http://www.deltabluesmuseum.org
New Orleans 2013
As usual I had a wonderful time in Nola. How could you not? This year I had an Art opening in the French Quarter. Later that day we did Jazz fest which was wonderful. I listened to everything from the Black Keys, to Terence Blanchard.
That evening I had the privilege of having dinner with Taj Mahal and the board members of Musicmaker. If you are not familiar with Musicmaker check out their website..http://www.musicmaker.org and all that they do for the Blues community. Here are some photos from our week in Nola. Click Here
Next stop is Memphis for the Blues Music Award’s.
