*My ‘Portrait of Louie Armstrong’ is officially published in the coffee table book Artists of the West
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Charcoal, graphite and ink on paper.

My inspiration for this piece is Jazz, pure soulful and uninhibited jazz. Easy and yet complex were the sounds that drifted from Louie’s trumpet. From his trumpet playing to his rich vocals, Louie’s music is a great inspiration to me. I try to capture his depth of character and defined talent through my portrait. I created countless layers of meticulous details conveying everything from the veins in his hands to his handkerchief and the gleam in his eyes that says, he loves what he does. My goal was to truly capture Louie’s soul. …I can hear his voice singing the song “What a Wonderful Life”…every time I look at this image, which is what inspired me to draw this piece. Enjoy!

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