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| I just finished the design for the Second Annual Mobile Street Rennaisance Festival in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In keeping with last years theme of area blues musicians I've chosen to paint Memphis Minnie, a blues singer & guitarist during the 1920's through the 1950's. She is known for her flamboyant attitude and wonderful electric urban blues style that paved the way for many other famous blues musicians. Her 1929 song, "When the Levee Breaks" was covered in the 1970's by Led Zeppelin. She is known for recording over 200 albums during her lengthy career! In 1980, Memphis Minnie was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame. I also included a train to represent the transportation heritage of Hattiesburg, the hub city! |
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I'm happy to announce my participation in the
34th Annual Bi-State Art Competition hosted by the Meridian Museum of Art in Meridian, Mississippi! The Bi-State is an annual juried competition designed to showcase contemporary artists in Mississippi and Alabama and to reward their efforts. From 266 works entered in the 200 competition, juror Gary Chapman- professor of art at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, chose 62 pieces for acceptance into the exhibit. If you've never had the chance to visit the Meridian Museum of Art, please take the opportunity to show your support for this great little gem in Mississippi. My entry- Title: Happy Birthday Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" x 40" Year: 2007 |
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