Blind Tom 2010

bobartlett

figurative

portrait

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"Blind Tom" is a 2010 portrait painting by American artist Bo Bartlett. The painting depicts the subject, a blind African American musician known as Blind Tom, staring upwards with a solemn expression. Bartlett utilizes a muted color palette and a realistic style to capture the sitter's melancholic gaze, reflecting the complex and often misunderstood life of the subject. The piece is a powerful representation of African American history and the enduring legacy of Blind Tom's talent.