Hey folks. I am gearing up to exhibit with Wentworth Gallery on two rock festivals in a row… on boats!
Yup I first get on the Monsters of Rock cruise ship.
And the moment I step off that boat, I have one night before I get on the second ‘Cruise to the Edge’, which is a progressive rock festival. (Also in the middle of the ocean. )
It is weird how life can take you unexpected places. Wentworth Gallery sets up botique exhibits on these cruises. They represent rockstars who like to paint. And I am a painter who wishes he were a rockstar, lol.
Yet here I will be, rubbing elbows with literal rockstars. Like, the legendary Joe Satriani who will also have work in the gallery. (Woah, did I just say I get to hang with Satriani for a week?)
Also on this cruise will be KISS icon. Ace Frehley. AND KK downing from Judas Priest. So, being a fan, I naturally had to include them in my Rock-n-Roll fantasy series. (Would be amazing if I actually meet them!)
So to celebrate the fact that I am a multi tasking animal right now (Not my natural state.) lets look at some Graphite drawings destined to become paintings.
First up is ACE!! He is the original Space Man, so I ran with that theme!
Some still shots. He is Graphite on Duralar.
Next up, Metal Master KK Dowing of Judas priest! Also graphite on Duralar. For this one I thought it would be cool to riff on the ‘Screaming for Vengance’ Hellion album cover. (Originally by artist Doug Johnson. Who had one hell of a run with Priest in the 80’s including the ‘Defenders of the Faith’, and ‘Turbo’ covers!)
Still shots.
And finally, A tribute I’ve been wanting to do for a while. The machine, Neil Peart of RUSH (Gone from us too soon!)
Still shots.
How about a bonus drawing! Though not a literal rock star, still a rockstar of a different sort to millions. Mr Bruce Lee!
Still Shot:
Wish me luck on the two rocking boats my friends. That is a lot of time on the water for this land loving fool. Normally I wouldn’t to go on a cruise, as I tend to get motion sick. But c’mon, how could a Metal Head like me not except the invite to exhibit my art with literal rockstars! Pass the Dramamine!
I’ve been loving this series so much! KISS’s Destroyer was the first rock album I ever deeply listened to. (My sister was 5 years older than me and bought it when I thought the coolest album on the planet was my 45 of The Royal Guardsmen’s “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron.) Judas Priest was one of those bands that was a touchstone where bumping into other fans meant you were in good company. And Neil Peart/Rush were THE band [for me] that made life better (and became a soundtrack for D&D). Peart ranked up their with authors I looked up to and is every bit as responsible for me wanting to write. And then, come on: Bruce F’in Lee!
Always, thank you for the effort you go to in sharing your work and process!
Priest and Maiden were my gateway drug to Heavy Metal in the 80’s. Prior to that I was a bit New Wave! Thanks for the thoughtful reply Christopher!
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The drums spectacles are awesome. Brilliant idea!
Scott Fisher is a renowned Heavy Metal dude. All the adorable guitars decorated by you should go directly to the museums to be admired by the worldwide fans.