Lannie's Sax Painting

"Lannie's Sax," 2012. (from the music series "What It's Like To Play Jazz) Acrylic on canvas. (Photographed on wood stretcher with faux-floater framing for a more finished presentation.) 54.25" H x 36.25" W (137.8 x 92.1 cm) / Organic Realism "Lannie's Sax" is yet, another breathtaking triumph (in an ever increasing number of works) by Jay Worth Allen. It is the second piece in his latest music series, "What It's Like To Play Jazz." This masterful work is an executed perfection. Brilliantly executed, this masterful work depicts a horn player and his sax (alto sax, to be specific). The two are intertwined in a synergistic moment where music reigns, dictating the the very essence of existence, transcending space and time. Jay Worth Allen used his signature technique to create "Lannie's Sax" -- black, white, and yellow acrylic paint, resembling the imagery produced in black and white film photography, to "produce color" -- by mixed the three paints, the eye sees three-dimensional space and the mind experiences the magical sensation of sound and movement that defines the universal language of music. Music and art have always been inextricably linked in Jay Worth Allen. He began both drawing and playing music at age five, and hasn't stopped. It's no wonder that throughout his career he has produced several music series. "Lannie's Sax," was specifically inspired by friend and fellow musician, Lannie McMillian, a master musician, known throughout the world as one of the top jazz horn players of his time. For the artist, the subject matter itself dates back to his young school days. A master musician himself, Jay Worth Allen played first chair clarinet for his hometown high school (he was twelve years old at the time) and won first place overall in an All-State Jazz Competition the same year. He was even offered a full scholarship to Tennessee Tech's then prestigious Jazz Music Program; which he later turned down to attend the Art Academy. Very Abbr. List of Collections & Locations For Works In These Series: Sambuca Restaurants (Dallas, Houston, Nashville); Founder and CEO of Planet Recycling, Inc. (Brentwood); Other Public and Private Collections throughout the US and abroad The original drawings (a masterwork in its own right) for this painting resides in the artist's private collection. In addition to "Lannie's Sax," the title work from this music series "What It's Like To Play Jazz," is also being offered at this time. Please visit Jay Worth Allen's profile for more information, and to view other works currently being offered through Saatchi Art. We appreciate and encourage any comments. Thank you. Regarding shipping: This work will be shipped in accordance to Saatchi Art's shipping guidelines (removed from its stretcher, rolled and shipped in a professional mailing tube). Otherwise, please contact the artist to discuss other shipping methods (which may possibly incur additional shipping costs).

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36.3 W x 54.3 H x 1.8 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.