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| Wayne
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Artist, Musician Wayne Russell was born in Pontotoc,
Mississippi to parents who picked cotton on family land. Both his
mother and father came from homes where music was a part of daily
life. Most of his family members played and sang in church as well
as community gatherings.
At the age of 5 Wayne and his family moved to Memphis Tennessee
where Wayne’s
love of art and music blossomed. He fondly remembers receiving art supplies and
guitars each Christmas during his childhood, and by the time he completed High
School he was voted most talented student.
Wayne graduated from Memphis State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Interior Design. After graduation, he also studied illustration
under artist John Robinette.
Wayne has been a professional musician his entire life and has performed in many
countries. He plays Guitar and Bass (his main instrument), and is a published
songwriter. Wayne has also continued his work as a commercial Interior Designer
and is currently employed with August Incorporated. |
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Rudy/Kings Palace - Canvas, Framed |
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During
Wayne’s career as a musician he continually developed
his artistic talent by painting portraits as well as keeping
a sketched diary of band gigs, musicians, and places he has
traveled. Most recently he contributed the cover art for
the Reba Russell Band’s third C.D. release titled “City
of
the Blues”. It is during this time that Wayne became a fan of artist George
Hunt’s work. Wayne was very inspired by Mr. Hunt’s artistic interpretation
of the people and musicians of the Mississippi Delta. This concept is one of
the main themes of Wayne’s most recent art work. |
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Face - Wood, Framed |
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| Blue Face - Wood, Framed |
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| The Mojo Table - Wood |
B.B. King - 3 canvas set |
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| Cotton - Cardboard, Framed |
Off the Clock and on the Floor - Canvas, Framed |
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| Playing and Praying in N.O. |
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T-Bone Walker - Canvas |
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| Delta Scenes - Wood, Framed |
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