Voodoo Child 

Dan Graziano made this expressive portrait of Jimi Hendrix, titled "Voodoo Child," using oil paint. The thick application of paint is immediately apparent. Notice how Graziano uses broad, visible brushstrokes to build up the image, especially in Hendrix's iconic afro. The texture of the paint itself becomes a key part of the artwork. The artist also uses the expressive potential of the medium to convey the energy and dynamism associated with Hendrix's music and persona. Oil paint, with its ability to be layered and manipulated, is essential to achieving this effect. The decision to use such a tactile, hands-on approach is significant, and it elevates the work beyond a simple reproduction. It also underscores the effort involved in its production, acknowledging the labor of the artist's hand. Materials and making are crucial to understanding the artwork's full impact, blurring the lines between fine art and craft.