Original artwork description:
I love painting musicians at work. Here is William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith. AKA, "The Lion" 1893-1973. Willie was a jazz pianiast and composer during the 1920's and 30's. He lived a fascinating life that you can read about on Wikipedia.
I found this old photo taken about 1950 and had to make it into a painting. Of course the original was black and white but since Willie was such a colorful character, I used my "artistic license" to embellished it with some brighter color. The painting is india ink and acrylic paint on archival grade drafting mylar. It is an original work of art and no authorized copies will ever be made.
Materials used:
india ink and acrylic paint on mylar drafting film
Tags:
#colorful #music #jazz #musician #piano #pianistTHE LION 16.5" X 27" (2016)
Acrylic painting
by Joe McHarg
59 Artist Reviews
£120.92 Sold
- Acrylic painting on Other
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 41.91 x 68.58 x 0.25cm (unframed) / 41.91 x 68.58cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
I love painting musicians at work. Here is William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith. AKA, "The Lion" 1893-1973. Willie was a jazz pianiast and composer during the 1920's and 30's. He lived a fascinating life that you can read about on Wikipedia.
I found this old photo taken about 1950 and had to make it into a painting. Of course the original was black and white but since Willie was such a colorful character, I used my "artistic license" to embellished it with some brighter color. The painting is india ink and acrylic paint on archival grade drafting mylar. It is an original work of art and no authorized copies will ever be made.
Materials used:
india ink and acrylic paint on mylar drafting film
Tags:
#colorful #music #jazz #musician #piano #pianistReturns and refunds
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This artwork is sold by Joe McHarg from United States
Joe McHarg
United States
About
I am an
architect by education, and profession. I have
practiced architecture for over four decades. A good deal of my experience as
an artist developed from doing architectural plans and illustrations. In
addition... Read more
