This one is for the Rain Dogs

This particular piece was inspired by a story Tom told at a seattle show (one of his few live appearances) the story can't be appreciated without hearing him tell it, but here's a synopsis I found in searching around:

"His daddy told him a story and he’s gonna give it to us. A strong, straight tree and a crooked tree are growing in the forest, the crooked tree always taking abuse, some visual and verbal insubordination from the straight tree. Eventually some loggers come through and the order is given to cut down all the straight tall trees. And the crooked tree is still growing there today, strange and strong."

like I said...can't really be appreciated without hearing his hilarious voice.

the painting/drawing was started at the beginning of the year I think...with my sculpting and what not It took me this long to get around to finishing it...if that's what you call it. I really don't suggest letting a piece WAIT around that long...I lost my initial image and drive...but there is still enough in it that I think you'll find it interesting.

22X30 on stonehenge...acrylic/acrylic ink/ colored pencils/ others stuff/gold leaf...

Thanks goes out to my buddy Ricky Burton for introducing me to Waits in highschool. I remember the first day I got home and listened to Bone Machine...amazing.

print will be available here in a little bit too. 18X24 and probably something a little smaller as well. so if you like it, or your a Waits fan, I appreciate your support.

Trev