Blues Guitar Sketch

Modesto Band Leader Ernie Buccio died recently, and this piece in the Original being donated for javascript: submitcomment1();silent auction October 2, 2011 for a benefit for Ernie's family, put on by jazz spot Barkin Dog Grill, 940 11th Street, Modesto, CA where Ernie often jammed and performed in a variety of combos, bands, orchestra and groups. prints can still be purchased thru fineartamerica

This is one is now showing with full series of three at Mistlin Gallery, thru June 3, 2011. Original is available for purchase, Mistlin Gallery is 1015 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354.

thanks for your comments on this one. The original and its companion piece are down in Pismo Beach, possibly returning home soon.

Love this painting, James! You really captured the player's feeling and expressed well, great work!!! Thanks for your nice feedback on my "My First Self-Portrait", "Song of Freedom" and "Gray Beard Under White Hat"!!! I really appreciate all!!!

thank you Katerina.

I like this! Very beautiful and optimist.

thanks Marlene. This original moved down to Pismo Beach lately, Diana Rocha has it scheduled to hang down there somewhere, and hoping it sells, but the card version does that I print myself. Still like your work too. Jim

I still love this work of your, James. I hope you are well and happy! Best to you~ marlene

this is a couple years old, 2006 series, and I'm a partner in the Modesto Blues Festival, and takes up where I left off after a seven or so year drop out painting, due to health and mental health reasons. These were fun, based on some real local blues talent in our area, I've known for a long period of time. While not doing art, worked on learning guitar.

Love this. Colors and mood to this piece and the style are so refreshing to me,James.Love the looseness!