Close Encounter Drummer

A drummer is playing on top of a UFO amidst a bright blue sky, surrounded by smaller flying saucers. The spacecraft beams light downwards as clouds fill the lower portion of the scene.

18 X 18 Acrylic on canvas with added bas relief sculpture. 

About the Artist

GordRussellArt
Born in Alberta, Canada.
Exhibitor in North Shore Chicago Art Fair circuit, 2000, 2001.
Winner of 2 awards in sculpture.

I have a background in music, playing in rock bands (one with Mike Reno of Loverboy) and years later earned my certification in studio audio production.
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My journey from a young artist winning a prize for a portrait of Daniel Boone as a kid to a rock musician, then to physiotherapist, and then to a sculptor and painter, is one of passion. Two of my patients suggested that I discover a new passion in sculpture, and my travels to Italy further ignited that passion. In less than a year I created 14 classic sculpture statuettes, made casts and won two awards in my first year of the art fair circuit.
I had to move two years later and lost my place to sculpt and returned to my music roots to pursue audio recording, mostly of my own songs. I transitioned from sculpture to painting, and even incorporated bas relief sculpture into my paintings. My unique style of depicting musicians performing live on stage, drawing from my own experiences as a musician, adds a personal and authentic touch to my artwork.
My hope for my artwork is to inspire aspiring musicians and evoke nostalgia for those experienced ones. Art, like music, has the power to touch people’s hearts and minds, and I want to continue creating and sharing my passion with the world.

I take COMMISSIONS. I can paint or do a charcoal image of anyone or any thing you want, whether it's your favourite star, your pet, or you or your family.