Anthony Shortte Surf In one hand

In one hand

Mediterranean coastal town

Inspired by Jean Arthur as Calamity Jane

Its wide-eyed look and protruding tongue add a layer of humor

gradient sky in pale blue and white tones fading into a hazy horizon

Anthony Shortte Surf In one handAustralian blues drummer Anthony Shortte has been the subject of my paintings before. This most recent one is based on a live performance at the Echuca Winter Blues Festival in 2019 where he was playing in the band Opelousas. Here, I've tried to capture the sense of movement and his immersion in the music. His hair provides wonderful opportunities for detailed, fine brushwork and working with flowing line. Complementary colours of red and green help