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When Ozzy passed, my inbox lit up with people asking when a memorial piece would be done to honor the legend. The truth is, this piece was conceptualized 16 days prior to him leaving us.

When Black Sabbath's final show was announced, I vowed to move heaven and earth to attend, the only thing that could stop me was a show of my own. Which is exactly what happened. So, while fans across the globe descended upon Birmingham, England, I was on a tour of Europe myself.

The day after the farewell show (July 5th), after travelling and being influenced by the renaissance art of the Catte di Palermo, I sat in a small bar called Bar Duomo and watched countless posts about the epic event. The influence of those posts and the paintings in the cathedral led to this concept. With Ozzy leaving us shortly after, the painting took on a much deeper reverence.

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Iron Maiden consistently ranks among the most requested bands for me to paint, largely due to their iconic imagery and legendary status in heavy metal.

Conceptualizing artwork for Iron Maiden presents an exciting challenge, as their visuals are both bold and instantly recognizable. Their mascot, Eddie, stands as possibly the greatest band mascot of all time. However, capturing Eddie's essence without infringing on Derek Riggs' original creative vision requires careful thought and respect. It’s a balance of honoring the character’s legacy while bringing something new to the table, ensuring the artwork resonates with fans but doesn’t replicate what Riggs has already masterfully created.

What further sets Iron Maiden apart is the unique persona of their lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. Not only does Dickinson command the stage with his vocals, he also serves as the band’s private pilot, flying them to shows around the world in their own custom plane. This combination of musical talent and aviation expertise adds a layer of intrigue and individuality to the band’s story, making any artistic representation of Iron Maiden as much about their personalities and achievements offstage as it is about their music and visual legacy. Capturing all of this is what makes painting Iron Maiden such a rewarding experience.

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Dolly Parton, long known for her ability to cross genres and connect with people of all ages, brings that same spirit to her 2024 rock covers album. It’s a clear reflection of her versatility and the deep respect she commands in the music world, with icons like Rob Halford, Steven Tyler, and Nikki Sixx jumping at the chance to collaborate.

The butterfly concept was an easy choice. Dolly has often shared her love for butterflies, describing them as gentle, beautiful, and free-spirited — qualities that reflect both her personality and her approach to music.

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Two trips, 36 years apart, inspired this piece. Last year in Austin, I came across a statue of Willie Nelson. Right away, I imagined a piece that blends my artistic style with that of cowboy artist Charles Russell. Russell’s gallery in Montana was the only art exhibition I had ever visited, until I found myself exhibiting in a gallery years later.

I’ve always been drawn to Willie Nelson because he is one of those artists who refuses to compromise his vision or authenticity. Early in his career, Nashville presented him with an ultimatum: choose between the corporate vision or his own authenticity. Rather than surrender his pride, Willie packed up, returned to Austin, and set out to prove them wrong. In the 63 years since, he has continued to do just that, remaining true to himself and his artistry every step of the way.

In the mid-eighties, I was introduced to the electrifying sounds of ZZ Top at around the age of ten. My fascination with this legendary Texas rock blues trio could have been sparked by my dad's friend or the intro song to Don Cherry’s “Grapevine.”

From that early age, I sensed something extraordinarily cool and unique about ZZ Top. Their music was a fusion of rock and blues, and their look was unforgettable. The band members, with their long beards and dark sunglasses, reminded me of the rugged folks at car shows I attended as a child with my dad.

These car shows were vibrant gatherings marked by the gleaming chrome of vintage automobiles and the roar of engines. Amid this backdrop, the persona of ZZ Top stood out as a symbol of rebellion and coolness, merging perfectly with the essence of the car culture.

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At the Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume lies a relic shrouded in mystery and reverence: a golden statue housing Mary Magdalene's skull.

The intricate blend of skulls and statues fell squarely within my creative wheelhouse, drawing me towards it. The first time I saw this relic, a surge of inspiration coursed through me, accompanied by an unexpected auditory experience. The haunting notes of Depeche Mode’s "Personal Jesus" resonated so loudly in my mind that it felt as though the neighbours could hear it.

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The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome is home to a fascinating relic: the skull of St. Valentine crowned with flowers and exhibited for the faithful and curious alike. St. Valentine, known as the patron saint of lovers, is one of the most revered figures in history. His legacy dates to the 3rd century AD when, according to legend, he was martyred for performing marriages in secret. Over the centuries, his story has come to symbolize love and devotion.

This relic was intriguing enough for me to produce my first Valentine’s Day piece by combining the image of St. Valentine with my style as the backdrop.

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In artistic expression, music, fashion, and painting often intertwine, creating works that pay homage to iconic brands and their contributions to style and culture. This piece is a nod to the renowned fashion brand Chrome Hearts, famed for its bespoke stage wear worn by the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Cher, Motley and Guns N Roses.

Founded in 1988 by Richard Stark, Chrome Hearts rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of luxury fashion, recognized for its rock 'n' roll aesthetic and meticulous craftsmanship. The brand's stage wear, in particular, has garnered a cult following among musicians and celebrities, who don Chrome Hearts pieces to make bold statements on stage.

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Too gritty, too edgy, too dark, too rock and roll…these are all things I’ve heard from people inside the art industry over the years. During my conversations with publishers and gallery owners over the years, it was a frequent occurrence to hear that they loved my talent level but wanted me to pursue a different vibe and subject matter to suit their clientele. I even had one publisher try to convince me that the path to expanding my footprint was to do golf themed art (I couldn’t imagine a worse hell). Now, I don’t begrudge artists that tailor their art to the geographic location of the gallery (making money in this business is tough), but to me, that always felt like doing gift shop/souvenir art. There is no way that painting Flamingos for a Florida gallery could ever come from my heart. I’ll always believe art from your heart and soul hits differently.

That being said, I am human and very ambitious, so the temptation to appease some high-volume galleries does creep in from time to time. When those thoughts cross my mind, I usually turn to my man Jack White, and more specifically, his song “The White Raven”. Although he is very successful, I feel that Jack has always put his art before commerce and mega stardom. I can’t exactly put my finger on why, but this song is where I turn to remind myself that if you take care of the art, it will take care of you.

Thankfully, there are still many in the industry that subscribe to a different thought process and share the mindset of selling the artist and the ideas, not souvenirs. Not too long ago I had the privilege of spending an afternoon in L.A. tossing back drinks with a titan of the art industry and who has worked with some of the biggest music stars in the world, someone who I hold in high regard and whose opinion I take to heart. When he asked me why I was striving for galleries and events that wanted me to change my vibe, he profoundly stated…you don’t have the wrong art, you have the wrong dream.

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This piece, like most, came from a convergence of a few different things. First and foremost, I wanted to do another Elton inspired piece to mark the occasion of his farewell tour. I was initially torn between "Tiny Dancer" and "Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting". However, the scales tipped towards "Tiny Dancer" due to that epic scene in "Almost Famous" (also, coincidently, Elton and Britney Spears re-imagined this song while I was conceptualizing the piece).

The second piece of inspiration came from Ray and the Alberta Ballet. Generally a ballet would not be my preferred choice for an evening out, however, she convinced me to give it a try when they produced a series of performances set to famous rock musicians/bands. Featuring the music of bands such as The Hip, Bowie, and Elton, it was an easy sell to try this new way of enjoying my favorite music.

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The precursor to the famous devil horn hand gesture seen at rock concerts today was undoubtedly the peace sign gesture. Before the hard rock influence in the early 70s, in the late sixties rock scene, these gestures were synonymous with each other. Although it has taken a back seat for many years, it’s still widely used by musicians. It’s even been adopted by rock fashion icon, John Varvatos, as an official symbol of the brand – however, no one in rock is more associated with the symbol than possibly the most iconic drummer of all time, Ringo Starr of The Beatles. Ringo has made this gesture his own personal calling card and has even taken to sculpting a collection of his hand making the gesture, auctioning it off for charity.

After my “Ballerina, You Must Have Seen Her” piece, I was itching to re-visit the x-ray concept and this fit like a glove (pun intended). Like its predecessor, the x-ray image gives the gesture an edgier and more Stickman feel than just a painting of a hand.

The broken finger in this piece does have a social commentary wink – however, this is one of those cases where I prefer the viewer creates their own narrative.

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I often think about the beginning at the end. When Aerosmith announced they were no longer touring, I knew I had to revisit Steven Tyler.

For years I've wanted to utilize his famed mug shot in a concept, but that was as far as it had gotten. This time around, I knew I wanted to do a young Steven at the start of his journey to legendary front man status. I reached out to my friend, famed rock photographer Robert Knight, and asked if he had anything in the vault of a young Tyler that would be available for reference. He came back with a bunch, but this one punched me in the mouth. It had as much rock 'n' roll as you could stuff into one photo – and his stance in the photo lent itself perfectly to incorporate the mug shot. The title lyric from 1976’s song "Last Child" was like a gift from above and fully completes the circle on what I wanted to convey.

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I'm sure most bands' opinions of soundchecks would differ, but I have always liked the vibe and looseness of a soundcheck. That’s where this piece started, the initial intention was a nod to the soundcheck.

Almost as soon as the soundcheck idea came to mind, I knew I had to reference the most rock 'n’ roll soundcheck experience and one of my all-time favorite rock stories from the mid-90s.

I was lucky enough to be in attendance for one of my favorite bands of all time at a music festival in Penticton B.C. The start of the session wasn’t too different from all the others, except that their charismatic lead man hadn’t yet arrived. The band lost the member the night before in Kelowna and had no idea where he was (this was before cell phones were an everyday item). He eventually showed in classic rock star fashion—in a limo with a few female fans in tow. As he took the stage, I noticed he only had on one boot and was mumbling and 'humming' (see what I did there) somewhat incoherently to get the mic sounds required.

Rest assured, a few hours later he came out and put on the most blistering performance I’ve ever witnessed. That’s as rock star as it gets.

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It's not often a commission request feels like the collector reached into my head and grabbed an idea, but that is exactly what happened with this piece. After a short conversation, a collector asked if I would consider doing a whiskey glass piece that incorporated Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd’s "Dark Side of the Moon". My response? Say less.

The concept fell into place in record time as I poured a glass of Bullet Bourbon, dimmed the lights, lit one up, and spun Dark Side.

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The mighty Kieth Richards once stated in an interview that the rowdiest entertainers he ever came across on the road were the old, gritty outlaw country musicians, like Haggard, Jennings, Cash, etc. Lore has their antics surpassing those of the Stones, Zeppelin and other bands that were touring in the late 60s through the 70s.

As the son of a cattle man, these are the guys that I remember most growing up. The authentic sounding songs about booze, women and sorrow streaming from our obscenely large cabinet style record player.

Admittedly, country music lost me for many years as the genre seemed to trade in tattered hats and grizzled beards for backwards baseball hats and tank tops, and the music seemed more pop than country, in my opinion. In the last few years however, I’ve had the privilege of spending some time in Nashville and I’ve been pleased to see a real resurgence in traditional sounding country—artists like Sturgill Simpson, Luke Combs, Red Clay Strays, Chris Stapleton and even a few outlaws such as Tim Montana and Kid Rock (yes, Kid Rock) have re-invigorated my love for an authentic heartstring-pulling country tune.

The first reference I saw that correlated the Greek god Dionysus to the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle was from Jim Morrison in the late 1960’s. With Dionysus being the god of wine, pleasure, festivity, madness, frenzy, and chaos, it’s easy to see why Jim often compared himself to the deity. It’s not a stretch to think that if rock ‘n’ roll and the decadence that comes along with it was around in the ancient times it would surely be included.

When tasked to do a signature piece for one of my favorite and most inspirational locations – the Sunset Strip in L.A., my imagination immediately jumped to using Dionysus as a focal point. In my mind, if the god walked the earth in the 20th century, he would have undoubtedly felt most at home wandering the strip in West Hollywood.

From there, I wanted to tie in a symbol that would represent the chaos and decadence of our time on the Sunset Strip. Using Slash’s iconic top hat fit perfectly - anyone who knows his story or has read his biography could tell you that, in addition to being the living embodiment of rock ‘n’ roll, he also fits the frenzy and madness descriptors of Dionysus himself.

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A little different, a lot of fun. When I received a commission request to turn the Monopoly icon into a Stickman themed version, my head filled with possibilities. Although I don’t do many straight up pop art pieces, this concept allowed me to scratch a few different itches. First, it was an opportunity to put my spin on a popular style and subject matter that was out of my regular box—I love doing this to give a wink and a nod to some of the other visual artists out there that I respect and admire, all while giving it that Stickman edge and rock feeling. The second was to take a short mental vacation from the tedious style I typically focus on.

The creative freedom of a piece like this allowed for so many rock ‘n’ roll tributes—it became so full of Easter eggs that a search and find game appeared. 

So, let’s play a game:

There are nine references to either rock icons or classic rock bands (one fictional) in this piece. There are no crossovers between a Monopoly reference and a band (for example the “car” monopoly player piece is NOT a reference for the Cars). The iconic rock venues in the background Monopoly property cards are also not references to any band.

How many can you find?

The answer key can be found on the blog section of the Stickman website https://www.stickmanfineart.com/blog/2024/1/8/boardwalk-empire-answer-key

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I probably needed to do another Stones piece as much as I need one more bourbon at last call…but both will probably continue to happen.

By this point, there is no use in me talking about the Stones and their influence on music and pop culture. So, I'll just say that this piece is simply me wanting to do an action piece of Keith in the Medusa-style sub-series that I have come to enjoy creating.

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When I was scheduled for a show in San Diego, I decided to do a couple regional signature pieces for the occasion. The first was a no brainier in hometown hero Eddie Vedder, but when researching artist with close ties to the area, I came across Tom Waits. Although he wasn’t born in San Diego, his roots are deep as it's where he began singing on the folk circuit.

Tom is one of those characters that are unique in every way possible. A true artist's artist. His voice is unlike any other, his look is incomparable, and his writing chops put him up there with the greats of any genre of music. Tom is one of those cats that blurs all the lines of art - he is a composer, musician, songwriter, and actor.

I’m lost for words trying to describe this man so I will leave you with his introduction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Introducing him, Neil young said, "This next man is indescribable, and I'm here to describe him. He's sort of a performer, singer, actor, magician, spirit guide, changeling... I think it's great that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has recognized this immense talent. Could have been the Motion Picture Hall of Fame, could have been the Blues Hall of Fame, could have been the Performance Artist Hall of Fame, but it was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that recognized the great Tom Waits." 

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On a perfect July summer day, two of my closest friends and I set out on the highway to say our final goodbyes to a dear friend. Two of us in my convertible sports car, the other on his Harley, barreled down the highway. It was a strange mix of emotions, we knew it would be a tough farewell since he was still young, but also that it would be a celebration of who he was. The perfection of that Friday afternoon added to the scene like it was carefully directed—even the shuffle option on my Apple Music felt the gravity of this trip as it laid out the consummate soundtrack.

As I watched my friend on his Street Glide Special backdropped by the rock music streaming out of my speakers, it felt like the image of freedom and rebellion that my art, and the rock genre in general, is all about. I knew at that moment I had to find a way to honor motorcycle culture’s synergy with rock ‘n’ roll. 

When I got home that evening, I set out to conceptualize my new piece. As I perused images of rock stars and their bikes, I was divinely struck by this image of Jimi Hendrix on a bike. My jaw dropped as I realized that my first bonding experience with the friend we laid to rest was a discussion about Jimi Hendrix while listening to “Crosstown Traffic”.

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A few years back I embarked on a sub series of paintings depicting some of the most prominent instruments in rock ‘n’ roll. I, of course, started with arguably the most famous guitar in the world - Van Halen’s Frankenstrat - and from there expanded to Bonzo’s drums, Randy’s polka dot Flying V and so on. As I thought about Contactall the instruments whose fame was on a level with the performers who used them, Rick Nielsen’s ridiculous checkerboard five neck guitar crossed my mind multiple times.

Fast forward a few years and I received a call to participate in a classic rock festival in South Florida with Cheap Trick as the headliner. When the promoter expressed interest in me creating a piece to mark the occasion, I responded with an emphatic yes before he could even finish his sentence. I proceeded to tell him I’ve been planning this piece for years and “I’ll shine up my old brown shoes” and “I’ll put on a brand new shirt”.

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Miles Davis said, “It’s not the notes you play; it’s the notes you don’t play.” This is something you hear from musicians from time to time about the space between the notes. Artists also have a similar relationship with the power of negative space. Sometimes it’s the negative space in a piece that gives it its vibe. I’ve been conceptualizing using this practice for some time, and in this piece I was able to have much of the canvas close to empty.

Another Gord piece isn’t much of a stretch for a Canadian artist that focuses on living in a rock and roll space. This is pretty much a follow up single to my first Gord piece. In that initial piece, I wanted a fierce and intense version of the man who had vigilantly fought glioblastoma while he embarked on a cross Canada curtain call. However, for this concept I wanted to portray the other side of him. I wanted to capture that incomparable stage presence, the poetic ad libbing linguist, and the ever-complicated relationship with his microphone stand - who couldn’t understand that it wasn’t a man.

It’s arrogant to think you can speak for a large percentage of a population, but I’m probably not far off saying that a lot of us, at one time or another since his passing, have “looked up to the lord above and said, hey man, thanks”.

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Twice before, the incomparable rock photographer Chris Cuffaro gave me permission to re-imagine one of his Eddie Vedder photos from the early nineties. So, when it came time to paint a signature piece of Eddie for a show in his hometown of San Diego, I jumped at the chance to contact Chris a third time. As before, he graciously agreed.

I’ve always loved the reference photo used for this piece because I feel it captures the grit and dissidence of the era while showcasing the exuberance and fun of the nineties (the bucket hat that was prevalent during that time is a happy addition).

As always, while conceptualizing this piece the universe (and Pearl Jam, I suppose) provided a great new soundtrack for the studio. A few of the high tempo tracks provided the inspiration for the background chaos…it was as simple as “React and Respond”.

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At first glance, this piece does not look like it belongs in my catalog – floral pieces don’t usually scream rock and rebellion. It’s in the inspiration that this offering starts to make sense on why it could be a corner stone painting of a rock artist.

It started as I was lying in the operating room for a recent surgery. My medical team was asking me about my tattoos and the conversation quickly turned to music. This ultimately led to them letting me pick a song to listen to as they did their final prep work and sent me off to sleep. I asked them to play one of my two favorite songs, “Black” by Pearl Jam or “Paint it Black” by the Stones. The last words I heard as I faded out were – “I guess we don’t need to ask your favorite colour”. The seed was planted with that statement.

While in recovery, I started thinking more about the exchange and about all the bands, albums and songs in rock music that referenced the colour black. I wanted to pay tribute to the colour and its prevalence in the rock genre – but it was extremely tough to conceptualize how to pay tribute to black.

In yet another happy accident, I was simultaneously also trying to conceptualize a completely different piece based on starting new, or a rebirth, due to finally coming out of a very long health battle. I turned to Google to research images and ideas that may symbolize a rebirth, and to my pleasant surprise, the first page filled up with references to black roses as this symbol. It was perfect, I was able to combine a double meaning into a single work – and for the next month this piece “turned my world to black”.

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A man with cornrows and a sparkling one-piece jumper enters the venue to the sound of hundreds of thousands of adorning fans. The stage area is elbow to elbow with A-list celebrities before they retire to their champagne-filled luxury boxes to watch the show.

It’s opulent, dangerous, fast and loud…. This is not a music festival, it is a Formula 1 race, and it is every bit as cool.

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I’ve often felt that to truly understand me and my art, one would have to experience The Rolling Stones live. For this reason, I was incredibly excited to get tickets for Ray to see her first Stones show in April of 2020. We all know that never happened. While we all hunkered down and waited for the world to return to normal, the Stones lost legendary drummer Charlie Watts. This instilled an extra sense of urgency to make sure I could see them one more time and that Ray could experience first hand the band that has shaped so much of my life. In 2022, when they announced the 50th anniversary show at historic Hyde Park, we jumped at the chance.

Upon returning from London, I knew I wanted to capture the monumental journey in a new piece. During the weekend trip we visited their flagship store at No.9 Carnaby Street a few times. It was at this flagship store that I conceptualized this piece. As coincidences often seem to do with my art, I had previously done eight paintings that we’re inspired by the Stones…this was No.9.