Name the BUDDY GUY Painting Contest! Win a FREE Print!
After the overwhelming response to the “Name The Gary Moore Painting” Contest, international artist and owner of Creative Bone ArtWorks, Tom Noll, propped up his easel an went to work on his next guitar-player masterpiece.
Buddy Guy, Born in 1936 is a Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. He’s a chief guitar influence to rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues.
Buddy left Louisiana in 1957 for a life in Chicago, and as a young guitar player, grew up under the tutelage of Blues greats Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson…etc, etc.
Today in Chicago, he owns “Buddy Guy’s Legends” who’s stage has been graced by some of the world’s most talented musicians and has built a reputation as the nation’s premier blues club. Just a few examples of the talent that has graced the stage are Willie Dixon, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, David Bowie, ZZ Top, Junior Wells, Slash, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Greg Allman, Clapton, Otis Rush, Pete Townsend, The Pointer Sisters, and quite often…Buddy himself.
Guy, a living legend has firmly cemented a blues legacy that places him squarely in the company of his heroes who came before.
Tom Noll's Sketch of Buddy Guy
This is a “sketch” that Tom made from a photograph taken by “Dr. Jazz”, Ueli Frey, who captured Buddy Guy on film at the 2008 Montreux Jazz Festival.
Ueli lives in Switzerland and has worked as a press photographer since the 1970′s. Along the way he’s had the opportunity to attend hundreds of concerts. He now uses his website to make many of the photographs accessible for the many fans to enjoy. You should definitely check it out!
Tom estimates that the Buddy Guy painting will take another few weeks to come together (progress shots will be posted), with prints of the original oil painting then available to the public in late January.
Tom Noll bringing Buddy Guy to Life on Canvas
The artprints are super high quality giclees, which utilize fade resistant UV archival inks. They’re produced from the original oil painting, and are rolled and shipped in a rigid tube along with a certificate of authenticity. The prints are perfect for matting and framing, and will be a memorable addition to any room.
Take a look at the “Creative Bone ArtWorks” Official Web Site and browse Tom’s extensive gallery of “Art That Rocks” which includes many guitar players like Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, David Gilmour, B.B. King, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Les Paul, Johnny Cash, and of course…Gary Moore. There you will find information about pricing, sizes and other info on Tom’s creative artwork.
GuitarDaddy Tip: You can Pre-Order a Buddy Guy print by contacting Tom directly. Pre-ordering will allow you to reserve a low-numbered print and to receive your print much faster.
In addition, for GuitarBuzz readers, Tom is offering a “BONUS Hand-Signed Inkjet Print” of the original sketch of the painting, along with the final print, to the first 10 pre-orders!
“This painting captures Buddy in a classic pose of him tearing it up on stage at the 2008 Montreux Jazz fest, soaring on his famed Honey Blond Strat. I’m capturing that moment when his relentless energy causes you to hold your breath for that towering note that rips your head off. I’m counting on some great inspirational thoughts from you to bring this thing full circle” Thanks…Tom
SO HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK?ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER THIS CONTEST IS LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS POST WITH YOUR SUGGESTION FOR A NAME OF THE BUDDY GUY PAINTING!
TOM WILL SELECT THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE PAINTING FROM THE COMMENT ENTRIES AND THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A FREE PRINT OF THE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING!
Tom’s Promise: If you are the winner of the contest and you also pre-ordered a print, your money will be refunded! So go ahead and CONTACT TOM at Tom@TomNoll.com to pre-order now!
CLICK HERE TO LEAVE YOUR COMMENT!
“I loved the Gary Moore Contest! Let’s do it again with Buddy Guy!”
- Tom Noll, owner of Creative Bone Artworks
Also, keep checking back to TheGuitarBuzz.com for contest updates!
Note: In the case of duplicate submissions, the person who suggested the name first will have claim to that name. Also note, the winner will forfeit any and all rights to the name to Tom Noll if it is selected to be the winner.
Oh Yeah!! I just wanted to say how excited I am to once again be in touch with the fans…the people that I’m touching with my artwork.
Its inspiring to hear from you while involved with the process of creating the painting. I look forward to all your names and comments!
Tom
And Then There Was Light
Forever Blue
“Bring it on”
“Sound and Inspiration”
Hey Tom, here’s a few thoughts…
Sweet Home Chicago
Bring it on Home, Buddy
This Guy’s Got the Blues
Buddy Guy…Damn Right!
Buddy’s Sweet Tea
Blues Man Buddy
Just Hitting Those Sweet Notes
Livin’ the Blues
Chicago’s Electric Buddy Guy
Feelin’ the Blues with Buddy
Blues Man Buddy
Smokin Buddy Guy
Buddy’s Got the Blues
Bluesiana Man
I hale from the same place as Buddy so, I know other name(s).
” Chicago’s West Side Guy”
” Best West Side Guy”
“West Side Guy”
Believe me, he’s one of the best talents to ever come out of the West Side.
Thx,
Chitown Suze’
Nice…you guys are breaking it out!! Thanks…
Honeydripper
Cryin’ Shame
Bluestopia
Guy’s time
Buddy Guy Living Proof
~pioneer of the Blues~
Pioneer Blues
Chicago Guitar Guy
Chicago’s Guy
Buddy’s Guy
Dennis Krieger
This is also another Masterpiece from Tom
Hi Tom, Great Work on all your pieces! I was just wondering,are you going to be @the NAMM Show
in Anaheim this January? If you are ,will you exhibit your work?
My suggestion:
“music of light”
Best Regards,
Rick Varble
My Blond Honey
Graced
Hypnotic
Blond Honey
Honey Blond
Smoken Strings
Smoken Fingers
I guess you would need to google that some other musician hasn’t used some of these…
I think Polka Dot Blues would be a good title as he is famous for his polka dot Strat.
To a truely remarkable blues legend that is Buddy Guy.
He is sure a great blues pioneer and when I listen to him play I always say to myself he is “Buddy Marvellous” and that expresses to me the awesome talent and feeling the man has.
Regards
Gary Allison
Blazin’ buddy
Black And Blue
Chica-Guy
ssshhHOUT The Blues !!
I ain’t got no Polka Dots Blues
Forever Blues
True Blues
Let there be Blues
You don’t love me, you love my polka dots !
Doing the Polka without any dots !!
Higher Power
Higher Powered Blues
Chicago Deep Dish Blues
Doin it Chicago Style
Channeling the Blues
one nation under buddys blues
My Buddy .. My Guy
Tom,
I have seen him several times and how about
STRINGZZ BENDER GUY
Nice work.
Dennis Krieger
Middletown, Iowa
Rockin The Blues
Delta Inspiration
“Legend’s Live on”
Live…Legendary….Blues!
On a mission
Chicago Blues Royalty
Chi-town Blues Deluxe
Wow… I can see i’ve set myself up for a tough decision on this. Lots of great titles…
Damn right I got the blues!
Hi Tom
“Blues Served Red Hot”
“Blues Side of Chicago”
“Passion’s Color is Hot Blues”
Cryin The Blues
I Can’t Quit The Blues
BG Dynamics
b4/#5
What A Guy!
A few more…this is fun!
Feelin’ the Blues at Montreaux
Montreaux’s Bluesman, Buddy Guy
Belting out the Blues at Montreaux
Feelin’ the Blue Notes at Montreaux
Buddy’s Blues at the Jazz Festival
A Humble Guy just playing the Blues
“Inspiration in Blue”
Buddy Guy – Dam’n right I got the blues !
Hi Tom!
May I suggest “Catfish Blues” or “Natural Blonde”
I Love your work!
Vicki
Wow! Tom you continue to amaze me. You just get better & better.
Buddy Guy is looking really GOOD!
2nd City Legend,
Crescent City North,
Bourbon Street on Wabash,
Tale of Two Cities: From Crescent City to the Windy City,
Chicago Voodoo,
Rampart Street Blues: Sweet Home Chicago
1) Catch The Breeze!
2) Survivng The Breeze!
3) Survivng the Breeze with Eaze!
@Beverly Noll
Thanks…that means a lot!
Blue Sky, Fly Guy.
your artwork is simply amazing…another great piece Tom
Rockin’ in Blues World
The House that Buddy built
Legends fall, Blues live forever
Euphoria Blues
Stage Presence
If you have ever seen Buddy Guy Live he is amazing, energized and all over the place he plays in the crowd
he just keeps going and going
‘The Energizer Buddy’
Thanks Breeze! Just caught your radio show! Thanks for the promo!! Let’s see all your listeners try and “outname” you!
Saw your gorgeous work on Kool Breeze’s page and just love it, my suggestion for Buddy Guy is …” When your Souls on Fire, only then you can smell the Funk ” cause Buddy simmers deep within then brings your soul to life .. : ) cheers Red from OZ
Hi Uncle Tom, you know I love your work and this one like so many other’s is amazing!! I would call it “The Dawn of Soul”
Love you
Looky Here!
Damn right Buddy blues!
Damn right he’s got the blues!
By the light of the blues.
Steppin’ in.
A little Blues-A-Doo.
Buddy Blues-A-Doo.
Okay, Tom….these are my shots at the deal.
Keep up the great work, man.
“Happy with the Blues”
“Living Legend” “Living Proof”
“In the Moment”
Upward Blues
Soliloquy Blues
Happy New Years Tom !! some more awesome work !! How about a portrait of Laura Nyro ???
Hoochie Coochie Man
Everybody needs a Buddy!
I’d like to thank you for sticking to your art I love it,
“My Buddy” Is what BB King calls the man in there duo, Cheers
We All Need SomeBuddy To Love
Hey Tom, I posted this contest on the FB page of our local Blues Radio station, DAWG-FM, hoping to show even more Blues fans your brilliant talent, and give as many true Blues fans a chance to win this wonderful prize. Thank you for this!
Thanks everybody…this is inspiring me greatly as I’m working on this painting…thinking of you all!!
@OttawaGreg
Thanks Greg…I’ll watch for word from your fans!
Guitar Buddy
Mustang Sally
“Sweet Black Angel” – this is a song
C’mon Baby
Mmm Yea
I saw the Light
Tom, your work is AMAZING! I’ll call it “When My Left Eye Jumps” after Mr. Guy’s tune!
Way beyond the blues….
- Yet another AWESOME painting Tom. Buddy Guy was one of the first “real” shows my old man took me too and i’ll never forget the magic…..here’s my attempts.
(Buddy’s) Soul Explosion
The Blue Conduit
Electric Evocation
The Blue Spirit of Light
Summoning the Supernatural
Buddy’s Blue Sacrament
The Ecstatic Gleaming of a Chicaco Blues man
Conjuring Bright Magic through Blue Music
The Possessor Possessing
The Agent of the Muse’s Blues
The Muse’s Blues
Sing-Screaming in the Spotlight
Buddy Guy’s Cries to Blue Skies
Shining in Time
p.s. next painting….ween?!?!
my choice for the “buddy guy” painting is “SOARING”
i have always loved watching him just close his eyes and
become part of the song !!!
“Inhalation in my dream”
Again Tom great job!
Wow…what a collection of great names. I wonder what the chances are of Buddy viewing these?
I’ll be making my pick and announcing it soon! I hope you’ve got some room on a wall for the print!!
This painting is a picture of a Buddy Guy song. Called……Down to my soul.
Buddy Feels The Blues Shinning On Through His Heart And Soul from a Legend Mr. Buddy Guy.
“Buddy Is Damn Right He Has Got The Blues”
My Soul’s Release.
“Music consumes my heart and soul”
Buddy can transfer the joy and pain of the blues with his guitar and face, while showing a sense of humor. I love the man and his music.
Can you feel it?
Mellow Yellow Soulful Glow
Living Proof
As the …naming… of my painting becomes a reality today, my fine tuning of details continues for another day before the finality of capturing it for the print process.
I want to thank you again for your creative suggestions along the way, and your support with the advance print orders, which reconfirms your belief in me. I’m truly honored to create this art piece for you, and am grateful for this GuitarBuzz forum to be able to share the process. It has been a great inspiration and I can’t wait for you to recieve your personal prints!!
The time is near!!!
Tom
Few last minute thoughts..
‘Snatch It Back and Hold It’
‘First Time I Met The Blues’
Thanks to Bryan Schwab for the winning “Delta Inspiration”