Acrylic on canvas, 24×36”
$2000
To purchase, email diane@dianerussell.net

Artist comment: The first musician portrait I painted was in 1998, and my subject was Linda Hornbuckle.  For the painting (which appeared on her CD “Clearly”) I photographed her at Music Millenium, and later in her living room as she sang.  Sadly, Linda passed away in October 2014, after a two year battle with cancer.  I will always remember this beautiful woman and her beautiful voice.  The community will always remember her as the great soul diva of the Northwest.

Oil on linen, 24×36”
$4000
To purchase, email diane@dianerussell.net

Artist comment: This painting of Thara Memory was created to honor his induction into the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Hall of Fame in 2006. Thara is a respected conductor, composer, and educator. When I asked him if I could take photos for a painting, he looked at me and said “You know, I don’t just play trumpet”… hence the three images in the painting. His American Music Program has won numerous awards, and has sent graduates to prestigious schools such as Berklee College of Music and Juilliard. Thara received his first Grammy award in 2013 and was presented with his honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee College of Music in 2014.

Oil on linen, 24×36”
$4000
To purchase, email diane@dianerussell.net

Artist comment: This painting of Glen Moore was inspired by watching his performances which can be described as an ongoing joyful dance with his bass. His acoustic style of jazz is fascinating to listen to and watch, and when I learned he was going to be inducted into the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Hall of Fame, I started taking photos for the painting. Glen is an accomplished jazz musician, and is a founding member of the group Oregon. For the past 30 years, he has played the massive Klotz bass fiddle which was crafted in 1715. For more information on Glen Moore, visit www.oregonband.com.

Oil on linen, 18×24”
SOLD

Artist comment: This painting of Paul deLay is a tribute to one of the most original and talented harp players in the blues world. His larger than life presence was always around the northwest (and worldwide), so much so that I think it was taken for granted that he would always be there. And so when he passed away at the age of 55, it took most fans by surprise. His music was soulful, passionate, and honest. Paul wrote the song “Remember Me” while he was still in prison, two weeks before his mother died in the late 1990’s, and I chose to include a portion of these lyrics in this painting. He will be missed, but his music lives on. Rest in peace, Paul.

Acrylic on canvas, 24×36”
$8000
To purchase, email diane@dianerussell.net

This painting of Buddy Guy was taken from several of my photographs of his performance with B.B. King in the summer of 2000 in Portland, Oregon. He is a legendary guitarist as well as an incredibly entertaining storyteller, and I chose to communicate all the facets of his performance by using multiple images in my painting. Visit www.buddyguy.net for more information on Buddy Guy.

Acrylic on canvas, 24×36”
$2000
To purchase, email diane@dianerussell.net

Artist comment: This painting was taken from my many photographs at the WOMAD festival near Seattle in the summer of 2001. This band’s name is an African word meaning “anybody” or “no one in particular”, and the music is a fusion of Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and traditional songs. This particular image focused on one of the more interesting and dynamic drummers in the band. Visit www.lagbaja.com for more information on their music