Honky-Tonk Blues

"This is the second offering in the new collection and a close cousin to the recent Bourbon Blues piece. This piece was definitely about trying to capture the gritty vibe of country or Memphis blues.

Although the subject is ambiguous and not an actual icon, I did rely heavily on the look of the rat rod imagery in ZZ Top’s “I Gotsta Get Paid” video as well as the facade of The House of Blues that was once on the Sunset Strip in L.A (for those who’ve never seen it, think of a moonshine shack). This piece also gave me the opportunity to honour one of my very first collectors and huge supporter of my art from an early age – my uncle Jim. He would often tease me about a key subject missing from my catalog, his all time favorite, Mr. George Jones. We lost Jim recently and he never got to see that piece realized. I’m not sure when or if I will get to George Jones, as country really isn’t my scene, but until that day, this country blues themed piece will have to suffice." -Stickman