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Here We Go Again! Name the “Ronnie Earl Painting” Contest!


NEWS FLASH! THE PAINTING HAS BEEN NAMED! [CLICK HERE] TO READ…


After the overwhelming response to the previous “Name the Painting” contests for Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan and Billy Gibbons, my good friend and world-renowned artist Tom Noll is back at it again with blues guitar legend Ronnie Earl on his canvas!

Regular readers of TheGuitarBuzz know that I am a huge fan of Ronnie Earl! Let’s just say I already have a spot on the wall reserved for this one!

Ronnie Earl picked up his first guitar the age of 20.  He became serious about the blues after attending a Muddy Waters concert at the Jazz Workshop, a small club in Boston. By his third year in college, Ronnie was seriously pursuing his guitar playing and would go on for the next 39 years to stretch the boundaries of electric blues guitar.

In 1979, Ronnie Earl joined the Roomful of Blues, then a ten-piece ensemble group based in Providence, Rhode Island, where he would spend the next eight years playing and touring while releasing a number of albums. In 1988 Ronnie formed his own band that he called The Broadcasters, named after the first Fender guitar which originally had been labeled The Broadcaster and was distributed in 1950.

Ronnie musical influences are blues guitarist and vocalist Otis Rush as well as Magic Sam, Guitar Slim, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Wes Montgomery, all of whom have deeply and profoundly shaped and inspired his playing.

Ronnie Earl is a two-time (1997, 1999) W.C. Handy Blues Award winner as Guitar Player of the Year. He has served as an Associate Professor of Guitar at Berklee College of Music, taught for five years at the National Guitar summer workshop in Connecticut. In 1995 Ronnie released Ronnie Earl: Blues Guitar with Soul, an instructional VHS tape that was then re-released in DVD format in 2005.

He has played alongside such greats as B. B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers Band, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, Otis Rush, Earl King, Junior Wells, and Buddy Guy. Listen to what his peers have to say:

“I feel the respect and affection for him that a father feels for his son. He is one of the most serious blues guitarists you can find today. He makes me proud.” ~ B. B. King

“Perhaps the finest living blues guitarist on the planet.” ~ The Boston Phoenix

“He has released some twenty albums – but Ronnie Earl can still take your breath away.”~ Guitar Player Magazine

Ronnie’s road manager, Tom Hazeltine, is a talented photographer and has captured hundreds shots of Ronnie playing live.

You can find many of them on Ronnie’s Official Website and Tom’s Facebook Page.

Ronnie Earl Sketch by Tom Noll

Here is a “sketch” that Tom Noll made from one of my favorite photographs, which captures the pure emotion of Ronnie’s music and is the inspiration for Tom’s newest painting!

Tom estimates the Ronnie Earl painting will take several weeks to come together (progress shots will be posted on his web site – CLICK HERE), with prints of the original oil painting available shortly after.

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.

The 27″x19″ prints will be available in mid-July at the introductory price of $229.00 (plus $8.00 to ship within the USA; $12.50 internationally)

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, Gary Moore, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Roy Buchanan and Billy Gibbons. There you will find information about pricing, sizes and other info on Tom’s creative artwork.

GuitarDaddy Tip: You can Pre-Order a Ronnie Earl print by contacting Tom directly. Pre-ordering will allow you to reserve a low-numbered print and to receive your print much faster.

“This painting captures Ronnie Earl in a classic emotional pose playing live at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine, January 2012.  I can almost hear his strat sing!  He plays with such pure passion.  I’m counting on the Guitar Buzz readers to come up with some fitting name suggestions!” Thanks…Tom

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 love these NAME THE PAINTING contests! They are so inspirational to me!”
- Tom Noll, owner of Creative Bone Artworks

Also, keep checking back to TheGuitarBuzz.com for contest updates!

Check out the 6/17/12 Update:

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.


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  1. June 17th, 2012 at 03:44 | #1

    To my friends at the BUZZ…thanks! The painting has started, and is feeling like a classic!
    Thanks for hosting this again. I’ll keep you up to date with photos and let you know when I’m closing in on it…Tom

  2. June 17th, 2012 at 03:54 | #2

    Blues running through my blood red veins..

  3. Sharon McCabe
    June 17th, 2012 at 06:31 | #3

    Hi Tom!
    My title is “Broadcasting Homage”

  4. June 17th, 2012 at 09:19 | #4

    Beautiful work to say the least. I believe an appropriate title would be “Taken Away.”

  5. Rick G
    June 17th, 2012 at 11:55 | #5

    “Livin in the Light”
    “Blues Lights up my World”
    Ronnie has been one of my favorite artists since being introduced to his music by Guitar Daddy!! Thanks for highlighting another great player Tom.

  6. John Bright
    June 18th, 2012 at 10:51 | #6

    I LOVE RONNIE EARL. I grew up listening to his playing and consider him to be one of the greatest blues guitar players ever. My suggestion is:

    THE BLUES MAN

  7. Pete B
    June 18th, 2012 at 10:55 | #7

    Beautiful work Tom! How about: 1) Ronnie’s Blues or 2) Playing the Blues or 3) Hear the Blues.

  8. Rick G
    June 18th, 2012 at 11:05 | #8

    “Under-rated, Under-stated, Pure Blues”

  9. ivan rafael
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:00 | #9

    mmmm can be the blues to heaven or the heaven come blues

  10. Alan Mejia Aguirre
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:01 | #10

    A good names: The Blues Soul, The food of the soul music, there are two options

  11. Miguel M
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:08 | #11

    Hello tom, a good title would be something like “the vicious life” or “seeing “seeing through the life”

  12. Diego
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:14 | #12

    “Natural Shine”

  13. Antonio
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:14 | #13

    Hey, I think it should be named “Spread the blues” :)

  14. Diana
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:21 | #14

    “Instrumentalist, a real life captured in art”

  15. ignacio f
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:22 | #15

    HI!! TOM
    I’m from Chile and the name you give is in Spanish
    “las almas del blues”

  16. June 18th, 2012 at 21:24 | #16

    That’s a beautiful piece!
    What about “Blues throught the soul”

  17. andres fernando
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:24 | #17

    wow sin palabras … para mi debería llamarse : AMOR A LA MÚSICA EXPRESIVA

  18. June 18th, 2012 at 21:26 | #18

    Or
    : “Awaking the blues soul”

  19. Tania Chacón
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:30 | #19

    my title suggestion is … Early Bluesmaster ….or…. Bluesman and all his colors …or the color of Blues…. :) hope you like it

  20. June 18th, 2012 at 21:32 | #20

    My suggestion is: “Soul of Blues… The feeling past”.

  21. Eduardo Carrera
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:38 | #21

    good music in colors

  22. Edgar Díaz
    June 18th, 2012 at 21:48 | #22

    The light of Blues above the man

  23. June 18th, 2012 at 21:51 | #23

    the name that I would put the painting would be: sweet ‘old blues

  24. Bobby Lynn
    June 19th, 2012 at 03:21 | #24

    The picture is really awesome and should be named… ” Earl-y Blues “

  25. Vince W
    June 19th, 2012 at 03:22 | #25

    Blues Survivor

  26. June 19th, 2012 at 03:40 | #26

    Cool, cool, cool! Great names…Keep them coming. You guys add smoothness to my brushstrokes, and some vibrant splatter!! Tom

  27. Jim DeSanty
    June 19th, 2012 at 03:54 | #27

    Living Colour of Light ! Ronnie expresses incredible passion from the striking facial poses to the unmistakeable sound he creates as he plays. Love and Light fuel his daily life and I hope he continues on his path.

    Live On Ronnie..

    Oh Nice work Tom !

  28. Beverly Choltco-Devlin
    June 19th, 2012 at 04:01 | #28

    The man himself provides the best name for this painting: “Colour of Love” – the best blues album ever….

  29. Norman Barthold
    June 19th, 2012 at 04:08 | #29

    Happy Ronnie Earl Great Blues

  30. frank
    June 19th, 2012 at 04:09 | #30

    soul to soul

  31. June 19th, 2012 at 04:26 | #31

    This just feels like ‘Ronnies World’ A place only He can take You to!

  32. Brian C
    June 19th, 2012 at 04:45 | #32

    “Listening To A Rainbow”

  33. Gary Ostroski
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:02 | #33

    Sleep talking blues..

  34. Sameli Rajala
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:14 | #34

    “Through floods and storms”

  35. maureen
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:24 | #35

    Cazimi

  36. Ryay Caron
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:29 | #36

    The name of the painting should be “: Peace and Serenity”

  37. June 19th, 2012 at 05:42 | #37

    Great Painting, “We need more Peace and Love in the world”

  38. Denise Tremblay
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:47 | #38

    “Rapture” that’s what I believe Ronnie is feeling in this painting.

  39. vin robitaille
    June 19th, 2012 at 05:58 | #39

    Because his blues playing is so pure and yet so unique, I like ‘The Essence of Earl’.

    Besides the late great SRV, Ronnie has always been the man for me. Ronnie I’m still waiting on that prvate lesson! God Bless.

  40. Marie
    June 19th, 2012 at 06:05 | #40

    Ronnie is such a soulful player. I suggest “Soulfull” or another comes to mind is “Heaven”. His songs are right from the heart.

  41. June 19th, 2012 at 06:14 | #41

    Title – “One Blue Note”

  42. Chuck
    June 19th, 2012 at 06:15 | #42

    The heart of the blues

  43. Stephanie Stande
    June 19th, 2012 at 06:19 | #43

    My husband see Ronie Earl every chance we can. We love how his playing speaks.

    My entry is, “SPEAK EASY BLUES”

  44. Stephen Cohen
    June 19th, 2012 at 06:21 | #44

    If ever there was a picture that represented the title of one of Ronnie’s gr8est albums it would be this one… &… LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL epitomizes the intensity & spirit of not only how he plays… But the man himself… LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL…

  45. Joe Regan
    June 19th, 2012 at 06:33 | #45

    “Soaring Strings”

  46. June 19th, 2012 at 07:18 | #46

    “Every color of the Blues”

  47. Quinn Henry
    June 19th, 2012 at 07:19 | #47

    Soul searching

    Speaking the language of the soul

    A full pallete of blues

  48. Marlene
    June 19th, 2012 at 07:24 | #48

    “Chasing The Blues Away”

  49. Paul Kane
    June 19th, 2012 at 08:00 | #49

    Outstanding art work for an amazing artist. How about : ” From the Blues came the Miracle “.

  50. Cyndy Overgaag
    June 19th, 2012 at 08:25 | #50

    Tom…I love how you painting the picture is a picture in itself…hard to tell where the canvas ends and you begin.
    All the suggestions capture the energy and light radiating from a Ronnie moment his fans know very well. How about Blues Bliss.

  51. Rick Markert
    June 19th, 2012 at 09:36 | #51

    Great work. I’d call it “Living In The Light”.

  52. Gail Nickse
    June 19th, 2012 at 10:10 | #52

    Ronnie was the very first person I met when I moved to Boston in July of 1980. I took myself on a blues cruise, thinking that a band called, “Roomful of Blues” would have to be great. I was utterly blown away, when the guy I had been just been speaking to before the cruise embarked rendered his version of “Blues in D Natural.” I will never forget how transported I was by his performance. That day, that song, that performance are seared into my memory as a peak lifetime experience. For me, the title is, “Blues in D Natural.”

  53. Rick Kretz
    June 19th, 2012 at 10:59 | #53

    May I suggest Earl in Oil.

  54. Tess Lacadie
    June 19th, 2012 at 11:26 | #54

    I’d go with one of his song titles “alone with the blues” b/c even though he plays for a crowd it always feels like he is playing for each individual. I had the privilege of him playing a song to me on my birthday at one of his shows years ago. Such an amazingly talented artist and spirit.

  55. David Vickers
    June 19th, 2012 at 11:56 | #55

    How About “Deep Blues”

  56. Jon Buras
    June 19th, 2012 at 13:14 | #56

    “I Am With You”. The man is a channel for powerful music. If you know the song and it’s origin (as told by Ronnie to the audience at his shows), the title speaks to his personal inspiration, his inspiration to others, and fits well with the moment captured.

  57. Judy Robbins
    June 19th, 2012 at 13:39 | #57

    Blues Minister

  58. steve garfinkle
    June 19th, 2012 at 13:48 | #58

    name…”.Heaven Sent”…… Thx for great work

  59. Peggy Marquiss
    June 19th, 2012 at 13:51 | #59

    @tom noll Tom – I’ve known Ronnie for over 20 years now and try to catch most of his shows in the Portland area. Over the years, he’s become enlightened and philosophical and still puts his heart and soul into his music. My name for your painting would be “Ronnie Earl: Ultimate colors of the blues.” Thanks for doing a beautiful job, Tom…

  60. Bob Mourachian
    June 19th, 2012 at 14:01 | #60

    The Blues, the Whole Blues and Nothing but the Blues so help me God.

  61. Jim McLeod
    June 19th, 2012 at 14:06 | #61

    Having met Ronnie I would have to say “Gentle Soul”

  62. Vernice Jones
    June 19th, 2012 at 14:57 | #62

    I suggest The Master’s Voice since his guitar sings. Or maybe
    “I Love You”, Ronnie Earl. Because that’s what he always says
    or I Love You Ronnie Earl because love goes both ways!

  63. Mike Rilea
    June 19th, 2012 at 15:23 | #63

    Gettin His Grove
    or
    Ronnie Earl the Legend
    or
    Blues Master
    or
    Get it Ronnie

  64. Vince W
    June 19th, 2012 at 16:51 | #64

    “The Universal Language”

  65. Dr. John
    June 19th, 2012 at 18:20 | #65

    “Blue Night” Even with my deteriorating vision this painting reminds me of “Starry Night”. If you see Ronnie soon tell him I said hello.

  66. bob b
    June 19th, 2012 at 18:56 | #66

    Feel the groove.

  67. Brett Hoffman
    June 19th, 2012 at 19:06 | #67

    Howdy:

    Beautiful work, sir! May I suggest two possible titles for the painting–both cribbed from the works of others (including Mr. Earl), I’m afraid, but which communicate what I see in the painting: 1)’Into the Mystic’ and 2) ‘Living in the Light’.

  68. June 19th, 2012 at 19:10 | #68

    Title….”Blues For Life”

  69. June 19th, 2012 at 19:23 | #69

    @Dr. John
    I’ll tell him you said hello…he will be glad to hear from you.

  70. mike g
    June 19th, 2012 at 19:40 | #70

    “Facing the Blues”

  71. Bruce Joslin
    June 19th, 2012 at 20:18 | #71

    “Listen To My Heart And Soul”

  72. Julie Fox
    June 19th, 2012 at 22:30 | #72

    Title: SMOKIN’

  73. June 20th, 2012 at 03:49 | #73

    Wow…how inspirational to read these suggestions while my painting is in progress. You’ve all become a part of the painting. Congrats…and, there’s lots of eyes viewing this page!!

  74. Bob Mourachian
    June 20th, 2012 at 05:47 | #74

    the painting should be titled “Blueshine” – Is Ronnie it’s source? Does it eminate from deep within him? Is it being directed at him from a higher power?

    Anyone who has had the good fortune to experience Ronnie up close & personal can attest to his energy and can argue that he is the source of Blueshine.

    Another interpretation is that this Blushine is being cast upon him – rays that recharge the soul with energy that Ronnie transforms using his gift into music he creates and provides for us, his fans.

  75. Marie
    June 20th, 2012 at 08:05 | #75

    Right from the soul Ronnie…that’s how you play

    “Kalidascope of Blues” or Kalidascope Blues…excuse the misspelling…..lol

  76. Natalie Berry
    June 20th, 2012 at 08:48 | #76

    What a powerful painting! I would like to suggest “Intensity” or perhaps “Transformation.”

  77. Jean Dodd
    June 20th, 2012 at 10:35 | #77

    For all that life has brought him in good times and in bad…I have two thoughts. 1) Freedom in my Blues Kingdom or 2) Livin’ in my Freedom. Best of luck to everyone! Thanks for just being you Tom.

  78. Marc Lormans
    June 20th, 2012 at 11:21 | #78

    Ronnie Earl is the master of soulful blues…
    The name for this painting should be “MISTER INTENSITY”

  79. Judy Zizza
    June 20th, 2012 at 12:21 | #79

    I have followed Ronnie and his music for over 20 years. I have two suggestions:

    Piece de Resistance or Time is a Healer.

  80. June 20th, 2012 at 12:42 | #80

    Kind of Blue

  81. Natalie Berry
    June 20th, 2012 at 15:27 | #81

    I submitted a couple of titles for the painting earlier–may I submit one more? Ever since I first heard Ronnie live in 1989, his music has always had the effect of helping me to transcend myself and taking me to a better place. So I would like to call the painting “Transcendence.”

    Thank you–looking forward to this Friday’s concert in Salisbury!

  82. Dorian Chaney
    June 20th, 2012 at 16:19 | #82

    “Reachin’”

  83. Tom Hazeltine
    June 20th, 2012 at 16:40 | #83

    I supposed officially I’m out of the running for this… but I’ll offer my choice for a title as:”The Colors of Love”

    Tom, your work is more amazing than I could ever express in words…. believe me when I tell you I’m thrilled to the core every time I see the piece as it progresses…. thanks for painting this image!

  84. spaceman
    June 20th, 2012 at 16:40 | #84

    I really like that Painting Tom, Simply beautiful like Ronnie is :-)
    I’m going with: “Heart Strings”.

    Bob

  85. June 20th, 2012 at 16:57 | #85

    @Tom Hazeltine
    Tom! Great to hear from you! The comments from Ronnie’s fans are amazing to read. Do you happen to know… has Ronnie seen the painting and the contest? I wonder what he thinks of all of this excitement! -GuitarDaddy

  86. Tom Hazeltine
    June 20th, 2012 at 17:03 | #86

    @Tom Hazeltine
    ooops, that should have read: “The Colours of Love”

    @ Tom, if Ronnie saw this it would have been at Debbie’s computer… let’s ask her…..

  87. AL REPUCCI
    June 20th, 2012 at 18:38 | #87

    My entry for the great blues/jazz artist: “Deliverance”

  88. Ken Carson
    June 20th, 2012 at 18:58 | #88

    Brainstorming some ideas… “The Bluesman Rising”; “Bluesman Been There, Too”; “Into the Strato-sphere”; “Live Broadcast”; “A Generous Helping”; “Passing Notes in Church.”

  89. Mike Solo
    June 20th, 2012 at 19:06 | #89

    Testifyin’

  90. June 20th, 2012 at 19:12 | #90

    Hi Debbie, just curious….. has Ronnie seen this?? Tom is certainly creating a masterpiece for all of Ronnie’s fans! -GuitarDaddy

  91. Debbie
    June 20th, 2012 at 19:21 | #91

    @GuitarDaddy I haven’t shown him it yet but I did put it on the front of his website as well with the link to this page. Donna said she was going to show it to him. I’ll follow up to make sure.

    Here is my question – was the “Dr. John” who submitted an idea the Dr. John the incredible musician (which is what I thought) or Dr. John their dentist? (what Donna thought)

  92. June 20th, 2012 at 19:24 | #92

    I’m not sure about Dr. John… maybe he will identify himself to us! Thanks for the reply! -GuitarDaddy

  93. Jean-Claude
    June 20th, 2012 at 20:23 | #93

    Hi Tom,

    You are producing a beautiful painting of my favorite blues musician guitar player. I had the pleasure and privilege to meet and listen to Ronnie and his great band members in Londonderry. Ronnie is a gifted musician and down to earth person with a big hearth. My wish is to appreciate his music for many years to come.

    Suggested title is “Soul Transcendence” because Ronnie’s music is truly a spiritual experience for me. Jean-Claude

  94. Mick Downs
    June 21st, 2012 at 00:32 | #94

    “Mr Intensity”

  95. June 21st, 2012 at 02:16 | #95

    What a beautiful, powerful, but also sensitive painting!!!
    Knowing why playing music and especially the blues is so important to Ronnie, I would give it the title: “breath, love and live”!

    regards from The Netherlands

  96. June 21st, 2012 at 03:27 | #96

    @GuitarDaddy
    When this piece is completed, the topping on the cake would be a signature from Ronnie on it, if our paths were to ever cross. Much like my signed Les Paul painting, it would complete the circle!

  97. Ken Carson
    June 21st, 2012 at 04:41 | #97

    “The Night Split”

    “Then Darkness Lifted”

    “In the Eye of the Storm”

  98. June 21st, 2012 at 04:42 | #98

    Painting name: “ONE NOTE”

  99. Matt Bullard
    June 21st, 2012 at 06:01 | #99

    Wonderful work.

    How’s bout…” wood, flesh ‘n soul”……

  100. Sean
    June 21st, 2012 at 06:01 | #100

    “Blues for Humanity” for my favorite bluesman with a truly humanitarian soul

  101. ken koekstat
    June 21st, 2012 at 06:14 | #101

    Soul Salvation

  102. Raynald
    June 21st, 2012 at 06:58 | #102

    Bonjour Tom,

    Très beau travail! La guitare de Ronnie Earl m’enchante depuis plusieurs années.

    Ma proposition est la suivante : ” L’énergie de l’âme”

    Au plaisir!

  103. Serge Bellerose
    June 21st, 2012 at 07:20 | #103

    BLUE MOVES

  104. Bruce Joslin
    June 21st, 2012 at 08:51 | #104

    Ronnie’s signature would be wonderful! This painting will be a true treasure!

  105. Brian Olsen
    June 21st, 2012 at 08:55 | #105

    I would second “Transcendence”. Or “Conviction”.

  106. June 21st, 2012 at 16:58 | #106

    Love of Soul,Always Giving………. Ronnie is one of my main influences,a good man.

  107. Louis Cristantiello
    June 21st, 2012 at 17:31 | #107

    “The Six Stringer”

  108. Colleen Tyler
    June 21st, 2012 at 18:30 | #108

    I agree “Transcendence” is great! It speaks of the magic of his music and the power and beauty of your painting. I love the way true art can take you to a higher place.

  109. Gil correia
    June 22nd, 2012 at 06:17 | #109

    Yes I’ll be comming home soon

  110. Norma Gutierrez Ramos
    June 22nd, 2012 at 08:44 | #110

    “Soul Strattin”

    OR

    “Strat from the heart!”

  111. Mary Thomson
    June 22nd, 2012 at 08:46 | #111

    Very soulful painting. Bluesmost.

    My choice would be “Radiant Light”

    Keep up the beautiful work.

    Mary Thomson

  112. Rick G
    June 22nd, 2012 at 08:52 | #112

    “My Blues Heaven”
    “Simple Elegance..Gritty Soul”
    Ronnie’s playing is so expressive – just lets you sit back and soak in the emotions of the music…

  113. Steve Smith
    June 22nd, 2012 at 20:52 | #113

    ” Duke of earl ” / ” ” Arcade of Blues ” / ” Arcana Blues ” / ” Blues Seranade ” / ” Rainbow Blues “

  114. Steve Smith
    June 22nd, 2012 at 21:06 | #114

    ” Blues Conquistador ” / ” Mass Blues ” / ” Blues Arcade ” / ” Blues Arcana “

  115. Steve Smith
    June 22nd, 2012 at 21:35 | #115

    Tom – So glad you blend your love of art / music and share with so Many others ; it truly makes the world a better place ; keep up the beautiful work . ” Copus Blues ” / ” Fountain of Blues ” / ” Blues Hues ” / ” Blue Blood ” / ” Blues Con’noisseur ” / ” Avalanche “

  116. Andrew
    June 22nd, 2012 at 21:58 | #116

    Soulman

  117. jeff
    June 23rd, 2012 at 02:28 | #117

    Ronnie once told me that one of the most important things to remember when playing guitar is to “always play from your heart”.. So i would name it “Blues From The Heart”

  118. Bob B.
    June 23rd, 2012 at 20:13 | #118

    A classic “oldie” by Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters…
    —Soul Searchin’

  119. June 24th, 2012 at 07:16 | #119

    I like “Colours of Love.”

  120. June 24th, 2012 at 07:17 | #120

    Ah, somebody already beat me to “Colour of Love” but I made it plural, a play on the album title, but not exactly. @Jonathan Stewart

  121. Craig Schwarz
    June 24th, 2012 at 07:22 | #121

    Looks like a beautiful painting of a beautiful human being and musician. My suggestion for the name of the painting would be “Soul Searching”, which is also the title of one of Ronnie’s most lovely compositions.

    I think it would be an appropriate title because as long as I’ve been a fan of Ronnie’s and from reading his liner notes and hearing his playing, Ronnie has always been and continues to be “Soul Searching”.

  122. June 24th, 2012 at 08:15 | #122

    Look at my cuz! Gorgeous painting.
    I think you can see “Ronnie Earl – feeling it!”

  123. June 24th, 2012 at 10:49 | #123

    “Eyes wide shut” or “Listen to the Soul”

  124. June 24th, 2012 at 10:56 | #124

    And I like “Ronnie’s Heaven”

  125. Bill Liska
    June 24th, 2012 at 11:33 | #125

    Hello everyone! My suggestion for the title is: “BLUESBREAKER”

  126. Douglas Avadikian
    June 24th, 2012 at 11:50 | #126

    “Conduit” that’s what I think whenever I see him play, live or on recording. He is a conduit that the music flows through, the Blues is delivered directly to me in its purest form.

  127. June 24th, 2012 at 13:36 | #127

    Wow…loving all the good vibes being projected. Hope everyone is following the progress on my site at http://www.creativeboneartworks.com/intro.htm
    And…thanks for the pre-orders coming in on this piece. These low number prints will be revered now, & down the road. Contact me direct at tom@tomnoll.com & I’ll hook you up!

  128. Allen
    June 24th, 2012 at 14:47 | #128

    What a concert from Ronnie & the Broadcasters @ BB’s back in February!
    So good to have him back in NYC.

    Two suggestions for a painting title:

    “Illumination” or “Soulshine”

  129. Ken Carson
    June 24th, 2012 at 18:04 | #129

    “Channeling the Blues”

    “Blues Broadcast”

    “Broadcasting the Blues”

  130. Paul Mont
    June 24th, 2012 at 18:05 | #130

    “Endless Soul!”

  131. Angelo Zappala
    June 25th, 2012 at 02:14 | #131

    It’s titled, “Thank you so much!”

  132. david holdstock
    June 25th, 2012 at 03:21 | #132

    “flash of brilliance”

  133. david holdstock
    June 25th, 2012 at 03:23 | #133

    Hello from down under -” another comment for the contest-”down under bluesman”

  134. Barbara
    June 25th, 2012 at 05:59 | #134

    “New Shade of Blue”

  135. Barbara
    June 25th, 2012 at 06:15 | #135

    “Soulful Shades of Blue”

  136. Paul Mont
    June 25th, 2012 at 06:36 | #136

    “Transcendental Soul”

    “Guitar Monster”

  137. Stephanie Stande
    June 25th, 2012 at 07:00 | #137

    Stephanie Stande

    here is another suggestion: “Guitar sings the Blues

  138. Bob
    June 25th, 2012 at 08:58 | #138

    “The Blues Player”

  139. Bob D
    June 25th, 2012 at 19:44 | #139

    Tom I’ve been around the art world for about 40 years and seen them come and seen them go but, I must say, your work captures the essence of these artists; the spirit if you will. Reminds me of the later years of Robert Rauascenberg’s work. I love the feel of the oil on the canvas, very dynamic. So now for some titles for Ronnie’s piece:
    Beyond the Blues
    Blues and Beyond
    The Buddha of the Blues
    Thanks for sharing your talent with the world.
    ~Bob D

  140. Miguel Angel Gomez Agudelo
    June 25th, 2012 at 23:07 | #140

    Only “free art from art to history”

  141. Rick
    June 26th, 2012 at 04:47 | #141

    The colour of blues

  142. Denise Tremblay
    June 26th, 2012 at 05:41 | #142

    Whenever I’ve had the opportunity to speak to Ronnie or to be at one of his concerts, my troubles would seem to go away for a little while. I know he’s made many others feel the same peace within themselves. Based on this, I think “The Healer” or “The Prophet” would work as a title.

  143. Bob Winterstein
    June 26th, 2012 at 05:52 | #143

    ” Connected ” or “Soul Connection “

  144. Laurence Petre Allen
    June 26th, 2012 at 06:23 | #144

    I love the sketch and the painting is magnificent. Ronnie’s modesty / humility may object to my first suggestion……….so I have taken the liberty of adding a second suggestion.

    “The King Of Tone.”

    Or,

    “Feel”

    Your picture captures the moment.

    Cheers

    Laurence

  145. Mike Nichols
    June 26th, 2012 at 07:35 | #145

    I have been a fan of Ronnie Earl since the first time I saw him in 1983 in a small club in Johnson City Tennessee called the ‘Down Home”. It forever changed my life, and how I listened to music. Ronnie set a very high bar.
    One thing that has never changed about every live Ronnie Earl performance I have seen is that Ronnie gives his soul to the audience. It just pours out of him through his playing! Therefore I think an appropriate title for the painting would be “Outpouring of the Soul”.
    The painting is looking good Mr. Noll!

  146. Harvey Ghesser
    June 26th, 2012 at 08:12 | #146

    “The Art of the Artist”.

  147. June 26th, 2012 at 09:14 | #147

    “Inspired”

  148. June 26th, 2012 at 09:33 | #148

    “It’s my Soul and it’s all I know”

  149. LakerCrazy
    June 26th, 2012 at 13:54 | #149

    Love The Art…Now If We Could Just Get Ronnie To Come To The “Left Coast”!….I Think My Name For The Art Is…”Releasing The Inner Spirit”

  150. June 26th, 2012 at 16:19 | #150

    hi tom my title is: journey through blues music

  151. Peter keys
    June 26th, 2012 at 16:50 | #151

    The Blues Desire

  152. Suwanna Hazeltine
    June 26th, 2012 at 18:15 | #152

    Hi Tom – My title suggestions are :

    “The Poetry of Heart & soul” / “A Healing Soul” / “Power of Love”

    Thanks

  153. June 26th, 2012 at 18:15 | #153

    Title: “Lost In Blue”

  154. JOSH
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:18 | #154

    ”ROCK FROM HEART AND IMAGINATION”

  155. June 26th, 2012 at 19:19 | #155

    The Blues Is my life

  156. June 26th, 2012 at 19:20 | #156

    Un buen nombre para la obra sería ”Pasión”
    ya que en la pintura se ve la pasión del artista con su guitarra, simplemente magnífico

  157. nacho
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:22 | #157

    oil soul

  158. Kairus
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:27 | #158

    “Color Soul” or “Clarification of the soul”

  159. angel lopez
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:29 | #159

    The secret of the guitars
    or
    Inspiration

  160. Francisco HErrera Diaz
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:30 | #160

    Nice work my title is “True Blues Sensations”

  161. June 26th, 2012 at 19:30 | #161

    My title is: “Releasing early” :)

  162. Sebastian LR
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:34 | #162

    My title is:
    heavenly music

  163. santiago cubillos
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:40 | #163

    “blues in my mind”

  164. xiomara vargas
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:50 | #164

    Hi tom

    the name i think is the best for you paint is “just like heaven”
    thanks..
    byee

  165. Thalía Pasaca
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:59 | #165

    “More than a feeling”…

  166. Humberto Pliego
    June 26th, 2012 at 19:59 | #166

    Hello! the picture´s name will be “people´s blues”

  167. Ezequiel
    June 26th, 2012 at 20:13 | #167

    Drowned in the river of Soul

  168. June 26th, 2012 at 20:32 | #168

    wowwww
    you are an amazing painter. my respects for you
    I think a cool name could be.

    Rock & Blues from for forever into the heart

  169. June 26th, 2012 at 20:54 | #169

    For me this masterpiece should be called “sound bloodline Pisces”
    greetings and thanks
    pablo nicolas of Buenos Aires

  170. Melvin
    June 26th, 2012 at 21:38 | #170

    The true love, the true feeling, the true blues….

  171. Peter Keys
    June 26th, 2012 at 22:05 | #171

    @Melvin
    The Blues Destroyer

  172. Angel Mata
    June 26th, 2012 at 22:30 | #172

    “Soul & Heart: The Passion Through my Eyes”

  173. Missael
    June 27th, 2012 at 00:40 | #173

    The blues is my life

  174. June 27th, 2012 at 05:18 | #174

    “Blues Heaven”

  175. Javier Tzeresky
    June 27th, 2012 at 07:18 | #175

    Hi Tom
    The title would be “Impact of Blues”

  176. Sharon McCabe
    June 27th, 2012 at 13:22 | #176

    “confessions of the soul”

  177. Wagner Carranza Meregildo
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:34 | #177

    Hello Tom
    Would be “Strings from soul”

  178. vmgt95
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:36 | #178

    hi tom ;)
    “home made dreamer”

  179. Arelly Dianelly Pérez Caamal
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:37 | #179

    Mi mayor pasión.

  180. Diego
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:39 | #180

    Hi Tom
    The title would be “Mr. Blues”

  181. yaneth
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:40 | #181

    Sound’s blue soul…
    Next dimension of the soul…
    The sound of the spirit…
    Blues in the heaven…
    well these might be some names ;)

  182. June 27th, 2012 at 14:43 | #182

    stage of soul music in the heart

  183. Jesús Quintero
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:45 | #183

    “the opiate of the soul”

  184. María fernanda hernandez cruz
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:45 | #184

    “Feel the blues”, “feeling for him”, “Showing heart and soul”, “miracle made blues”, “power of blues”

  185. Leonel Dircio Amateco
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:53 | #185

    Hello my title for this paint is Blue Soul Man

  186. Andres Felipe Diaz Plazas
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:55 | #186

    “Feeling soul”

  187. June 27th, 2012 at 14:55 | #187

    ” When The World Turn’s InTo Rainbow Colors”

  188. Christian Guillén (Synthetic)
    June 27th, 2012 at 14:55 | #188

    I love your art!*-* I think I got the name for your painting, I’m thinking about “Ronnie-light Blues’!” what do you think? :)

  189. June 27th, 2012 at 14:55 | #189

    Brightness…by blues

  190. jeremias
    June 27th, 2012 at 15:04 | #190

    Hi tom.. that you think “embracing the strings of freedom”? thanks ..

  191. Dario Echeverria
    June 27th, 2012 at 15:08 | #191

    Amazing work…!!!!!!!!!!!
    “Ronnie’s blues, the soul’s opium”

  192. Andrea Mazzoco
    June 27th, 2012 at 15:30 | #192

    “If I die blues will be with me, it’s inmortal”

  193. June 27th, 2012 at 15:30 | #193

    “Confounded to feeling”

  194. Owen Perez
    June 27th, 2012 at 15:58 | #194

    “The man n the rock”

  195. Pamela Ordóñez
    June 27th, 2012 at 16:14 | #195

    “From inside”

  196. Federico Canteros
    June 27th, 2012 at 16:17 | #196

    i love your work!!!

    the names “BLUES LIFE” or “possession of blues”

  197. Owen Perez
    June 27th, 2012 at 16:18 | #197

    The rockman

  198. pablo carmona valenzuela
    June 27th, 2012 at 16:31 | #198

    “Touching my soul, I feel my blues”

  199. alejandro
    June 27th, 2012 at 16:53 | #199

    the legend man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  200. alejandro
    June 27th, 2012 at 17:07 | #200

    “eloquent emotions”

  201. June 27th, 2012 at 17:55 | #201

    hi i am from the north of mexico where the migration and the drugs are real social problem, now a white bluesman was not taken seriously in the origins of blues and in his land boston and new orleans or chicago and misissipi the blues was just for color people thats why i was thinking in ” breaking the bluesman borders” thank you i really enjoyed your paintings

  202. Renan Moreira
    June 27th, 2012 at 18:01 | #202

    “the pleasure of living”

  203. javier sosa
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:21 | #203

    coool!!!

  204. Joel Andrades Zurita
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:22 | #204

    “Image from a voice in his Black Top”

  205. jesus torres
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:22 | #205

    wow hermozas para mi ponles:el sentido del ser humano o.O

  206. evelyn
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:23 | #206

    el titulo seria “Loco color del blues”

  207. Fabián
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:24 | #207

    The colorful side of music

  208. Francisco
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:30 | #208

    “lighting my life & passion” that paint is such amazing!!!!!

  209. fernando mireles
    June 27th, 2012 at 21:41 | #209

    hi tom,
    my title is “unbridled passion” because his face say all that is music (love, passion, sadness, happiness, so in short art.
    Greetings from Mexico

  210. Susan
    June 27th, 2012 at 22:02 | #210

    the essence of my soul “blues” / Utopia in blues notes /

  211. June 27th, 2012 at 22:43 | #211

    color melody

  212. June 27th, 2012 at 22:49 | #212

    Music on the stars

  213. June 27th, 2012 at 22:52 | #213

    The color of a guitar note when ripping

  214. June 27th, 2012 at 22:53 | #214

    Sound and light

  215. June 28th, 2012 at 12:28 | #215

    bluesmother….
    rock is blue….

  216. June 28th, 2012 at 12:29 | #216

    rock is the culture that knows….
    blue paint…….

  217. paul paccagnella
    June 28th, 2012 at 15:19 | #217

    The Earl of Blue

  218. Fred Hardin
    June 28th, 2012 at 15:21 | #218

    My suggestion:
    Slip-Slidin’ Inta Da Blues

  219. Sergio Mendez
    June 28th, 2012 at 16:27 | #219

    “flow with the melody”

    “the colors of music”

  220. James Leavitt
    June 28th, 2012 at 17:11 | #220

    A couple of suggestions: “Passion in Blues” or “Transcending Blue”

  221. Larry Fisher
    June 28th, 2012 at 17:15 | #221

    My name is

    Playing for The Lord.

  222. Larry Fisher
    June 28th, 2012 at 17:27 | #222

    My name is Playing to The Lord.

  223. paola
    June 28th, 2012 at 19:42 | #223

    el nombre podría ser “La vida es un blues ” o también
    ” El blues es una pasión que se goza con el corazón”

  224. Lynda Blue
    June 28th, 2012 at 21:33 | #224

    As I always feel when I travel from my home in Califonia to see Ronnie, I would name the painting “I feel it too”

  225. Larry Lavigne
    June 28th, 2012 at 22:11 | #225

    Feelin’ Blues or

    Bending the Blues

  226. June 29th, 2012 at 05:10 | #226

    “Soul and Love Collide”

  227. June 29th, 2012 at 05:12 | #227

    “Hear the Love”

  228. Lee Mills
    June 29th, 2012 at 05:18 | #228

    “One Truth”

  229. Jonathan Teich
    June 29th, 2012 at 05:31 | #229

    the language that overcomes all adversity

  230. June 29th, 2012 at 06:33 | #230

    Shades of Blue

  231. Marc Lormans
    June 29th, 2012 at 06:38 | #231

    Ronnie Earl aka “Mr. Intensity” can play the blues in all its wonderful colours…

    I would name this painting “Different Shades Of Blues”

    Soulful greetings from Belgium, Marc

  232. June 29th, 2012 at 07:40 | #232

    Could be! …. It’s Feeling blues, or Just something, blues!

  233. Rashael Morale G.
    June 29th, 2012 at 07:41 | #233

    ”The Soul Screams Music”

    Because I think that the music and the art are essential for the soul, and sometimes we need a little injection in our veins when we don’t give enough and the soul is screaming for some more.
    In my case, I always need some dose for to live.

  234. Marjorie Butler
    June 29th, 2012 at 07:47 | #234

    “A Prism of Love” or “Prism of Love” or
    “Soul to Souls: A Prism of Love”

  235. Lisa
    June 29th, 2012 at 07:51 | #235

    Tom, this is so beautiful! My husband LOVES Ronnie Earl! He has all of Romnie’s recorded music and has seen Ronnie play live. He talks about Ronnie’s story and his turn around from addiction often. For those reasons, I want to suggest the name –

    Ronnie: Serene & Clean

  236. Earlene Arrington
    June 29th, 2012 at 08:07 | #236

    Heavenly Blue Notes

  237. Cyndi Etzel
    June 29th, 2012 at 08:14 | #237

    “SPARKS”

  238. mike
    June 29th, 2012 at 14:23 | #238

    “Red Life n’ Blue”

  239. Lizz
    June 29th, 2012 at 15:17 | #239

    Eleventh Step to Heaven!
    It looks just like the song from Spread the Love.

  240. June 29th, 2012 at 16:19 | #240

    THE ART OF SOUL.

  241. June 29th, 2012 at 16:23 | #241

    THE ART OF SOUL

    ALL OF SOUL FOR YOU

  242. June 29th, 2012 at 16:24 | #242

    Correction^……All OF MY SOUL FOR YOU.

  243. Ken Downes
    June 29th, 2012 at 16:55 | #243

    “Blissful Dreaming”

  244. Rick G
    June 29th, 2012 at 17:15 | #244

    “Do You Feel It…”
    “Sublime Blues”
    The painting is such a beautiful work Tom!!

  245. George Binette
    June 29th, 2012 at 17:58 | #245

    Delicate Blues Dreamer….

  246. George Binette
    June 29th, 2012 at 17:59 | #246

    Dedicated Blues Dreamer….

  247. Dan Sheldon
    June 29th, 2012 at 18:03 | #247

    At One [With His Soul]

  248. June 29th, 2012 at 18:12 | #248

    tom your a true artist with a love of your work not only art but music too your one of the kind

  249. Stephen Waters
    June 29th, 2012 at 18:15 | #249

    ‘From the Heart’

  250. Mark Watson
    June 29th, 2012 at 19:25 | #250

    “The Ecstasy of the Blues”

  251. June 29th, 2012 at 19:32 | #251

    ‘The Colour Of Love”.

  252. Sarahi Morales G.
    June 29th, 2012 at 20:31 | #252

    Eternal Whispers.

  253. Marjorie Butler
    June 29th, 2012 at 20:38 | #253

    “Soul to Souls to Soul. Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters.
    A Prism of Sound”

  254. June 30th, 2012 at 04:04 | #254

    “I Wanna Love You Baby …”

  255. June 30th, 2012 at 12:10 | #255

    In The Line Of Blues

  256. June 30th, 2012 at 12:12 | #256

    “In The Line Of The Blues…” or ” In The Blues line”

  257. Nay Moon
    June 30th, 2012 at 16:56 | #257

    “Touched”

  258. misael mancilla campos
    July 3rd, 2012 at 17:21 | #258

    lord phantom

  259. ivan
    July 4th, 2012 at 12:04 | #259

    ”the inner blues”

  260. alfredo
    July 5th, 2012 at 16:20 | #260

    hi my tittle is feel the music

  261. July 8th, 2012 at 19:45 | #261

    My hand painted what my mouth can not say

  262. August 5th, 2012 at 15:40 | #262

    “Blues in the blood”

  263. August 10th, 2012 at 16:48 | #263

    if you have this feeling, this is blues, enjoy¡¡¡

  264. Eduardo Moyeda
    August 16th, 2012 at 15:38 | #264

    “Feeling the music in the veins”

  265. DIEGO DAVID DELGADO ALANIS
    December 14th, 2012 at 18:54 | #265

    “MY BLUES”

  266. January 28th, 2013 at 08:54 | #266

    A Soul Unleashed

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