Latex & Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
This painting captures Big Mama Thornton in the raw, powerful way she existed — unpolished, emotional, and completely in command of her blues. I’ve always loved the grit in her voice on “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog,” especially knowing the world first heard it from her before anyone else turned it into a hit. I wanted the expression on her face to hold that same weight — the struggle, the story, the soul she poured into every note. The textures and layers in this piece mirror that sound: rough, honest, and unforgettable.
One thing I love about Big Mama is that she recorded “Hound Dog” in just one take — no rehearsals, no warm-ups. She walked into that studio, stepped up to the mic, and delivered a performance so strong it shaped the future of rock and blues. That kind of power is what I wanted this painting to carry.
Latex & Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
This painting captures Big Mama Thornton in the raw, powerful way she existed — unpolished, emotional, and completely in command of her blues. I’ve always loved the grit in her voice on “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog,” especially knowing the world first heard it from her before anyone else turned it into a hit. I wanted the expression on her face to hold that same weight — the struggle, the story, the soul she poured into every note. The textures and layers in this piece mirror that sound: rough, honest, and unforgettable.
One thing I love about Big Mama is that she recorded “Hound Dog” in just one take — no rehearsals, no warm-ups. She walked into that studio, stepped up to the mic, and delivered a performance so strong it shaped the future of rock and blues. That kind of power is what I wanted this painting to carry.
