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Mercy – ZZ Top

I just finished this commission of Dusty Hill & Frank Beard of ZZ Top. The client bought the original Revin’ It Up painting of Billy Gibbons and wanted the entire band hanging on his wall. I used the same colors and style to provide a cohesive visual. What do you think about this rendition of […]

Resonance – Mark Schneider

2/12/25 – I just finished this palette knife painting of singer-songwriter musician Mark Schneider. He has a new double album, These Winding Roads/The Long Road Home, coming out, and a release party will kick it off March 1st in Nashville at the Analog, located in the Hutton Hotel. Mark and his band of accomplished musicians […]

Riding the Lightning Forever – Cliff Burton – Metallica, Icon

A special commission piece of Cliff Burton, bassist from Metallica. Renowned for his innovative playing, bass solos, and commanding stage persona. Cliff died at the age of 24, tragically in a tour bus crash while on tour in Europe. His music lives on with the first three albums Metallica recorded.

I Give Two Fucks – Ozzy Osbourne

I shipped this commissioned painting of Ozzy Osbourne to Norway. This two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon was fun to paint! Capturing his youthful, irreverent energy in this visual meant everything to me. I hope it strikes a chord with you, too! Thank you to Havard and Jason for the images of the […]