Howlin' Wolf

When starting the third painting in my Blues Singer Series, I asked my 17 year old who to paint next ... he didn't hesitate  - Howlin' Wolf.   It's been fun painting and listening to blues musicians that came from around Louisiana where I spent much of my childhood.  This excerpt from http://www.howlinwolf.com/ says it all:   "With a musical influence that extends from the rockabilly singers of the 1950s and the classic rock stars of the 1960s to the grunge groups of the 1990s and the punk-blues bands of the 21st century, plus a legion of imitators to rival Elvis’s, he was one of the greatest and most influential blues singers ever."

Howlin' Wolf  8' x 8' Oil on Panel

Billie Holiday - Lady Sings the Blues

If you are any where near my age (I won't say what that is) you will remember the movie "Lady Sings the Blues" with Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams.  It has been fun listening to the original songs sung by Billie Holiday and not Diana!   They are both great musicians and inspiring to me as I Paint the Blues!

I have been painting on 8 x 8 instead of 6 x 6 some and it is amazing how much more canvas you get in that 2 inches.   However, it does take a little longer.

Billie Holiday - Lady Sings the Blues
8" x 8" Oil on Panel