Patterson & Barnes
Marion Barnes & Gary Patterson
MUSIC MASTERS
Professor Long Hair 19”” x 25.5”, construction on wood
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The paintings capture the powerful and expressive feelings conveyed in the making of jazz and blues.
What makes the paintings even more unique is that each painting is a collaborative effort between Patterson and Barnes. They feel that an individual work is enriched by the infusion of their personal creativity, interests and past experiences.
The two met in the late 80’s while studying in Alabama under Bill Yeager. During this time they painted separately and critiqued one another’s work. They first collaborated in 1990 and soon developed a series of paintings based on jazz and blues musicians. This series was born from their mutual interest in these original American art forms and the emotional power they expressed.
