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"Michael
Jackson or Why's everybody always pickin' on me?" 20x36 acrylic on canvas
3/11/04© Tom Cassidy
"Slave
Masters" 18x24 acrylic on canvas
3/11/04© Tom Cassidy
"Black
Eyed Susans" 18x18" acrylic on canvas
11/7/03© Tom Cassidy
SOLD!! (Thanks Lane!)
detail
Black Eyed Susans
"Till I was 10, I grew up on a flower farm outside of Baltimore, Maryland and I always loved that the Maryland State Flower was the Black Eyed Susan. Now I appreciate them even more when I see them pop up around the rough clay here in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville. When I painted this I was thinking of the flowers in a field being tossed about by a breeze. So I made a sky blue background that swirls (can't tell in the pic) and just the flower heads are floating in the air. The flowers are 5 layers of yellow and orange paint. They're very thick. The sides of the canvas are over and inch thick and painted black. Looks pretty cool hanging on the wall. "
"Blue
Nude with Red Salvia" 18x18" acrylic on canvas
11/03 © Tom Cassidy
SOLD!! (Thanks Ryan!)
Blue Nude with Red Salvia
"Wheeeee! My first nude! But she's blue...hmmm...bet that means something, eh?
I guess I'm missing the flowers blooming now that most everything is getting ready for winter. I feel like this is a cool representation of a warm summer day. I see the flowers and grass being blown by the wind and a figure nearby.
The colors really pop when you see it in person and there's movement in the grass behind the flowers. Me likee. Hope you do too!"
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"Leonids,
Flying Buster and Christmas Trees" acrylic on canvas
12/24/2001-03© Tom Cassidy (Not For Sale)
Leonids, Flying Buster and Christmas Trees
"My
house in NC is out in the country where the stars are not shy. On a couple
nights that December the Leonid meteor shower visited us.
My dog Buster said he wanted to be on a Christmas styled painting this year
for a friend.
He talks. I listen."
"Buster is not related to Clifford. Buster is orange with an underbite. Clifford is red. And big. And commercialized. I'll let you know when Buster starts showing up on magnets and keychains and tshirts! (Hey! That's an idea...hehehe)"
"3 Little Birds"
acrylic paint on canvas 30"x36"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
3 Little Birds
"My tribute to Bob Marley! His song, "3 Little Birds" has always been a comfort to me. The song says '3 little birds stopped on his doorstep and said this is my message to you...don't worry bout a thing, every little thing gonna be alright'. Whenever my problems seem too great I just watch the little birds at the feeders or flying about and it brings me peace. The number 56 on the painting? That's Bob Marley's street number. He lived at 56 Hope Road...jah mon! Here's a link to the official Bob Marley web site that has the whole story about how Bob came to write the song and a realaudio clip of it too."
"Dreamlife"
acrylic and glitter paint on canvas 12"x18"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
SOLD!! Thanks Susan!
Dreamlife
"Ever since I was a young pup I dreamed I could fly. As I got a little older I thought it'd be cool to play in a band onstage and these days I wish I wasn't so damn shy in public! This painting came about after I had been to Nude Night, the art show in Orlando, where I saw some old friends. The crowd was big and loud and instead of hugging my buds I just sort of stood there like a chimp on a rock. They wondered later to me if they had done something wrong...nope, I told em, just me being goofy. So this year...it's more social time! Look for me chatting away at a party near you!"
"Elvis Plays" acrylic, glitter, glow in the dark paint on canvas
30"x36"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
Elvis Plays
"Dig those sideburns man! The King is rocking from the great beyond! Thank ya, thank ya very much! Anybody got any nana samwiches?! This is a perfect painting for a dark room. It glows in the dark and nice and bright when the lights are on."
"Big Buster" acrylic paint on canvas 12"x18"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
Big Buster
"I started laughing after I painted this version of Buster flying over the mountains. He looks more like he's got a cow body...that's why I call him Big Buster! Woooooooofmmmmmmmoooooooooooo! Notice his teeth? Poor lil Buster has a horrible underbite from when he got hit by a car as a pup. Was scary when it happened, but, now it makes him look ferociously cute!"
For Sale
at Pearls Folk Art in Chattanooga, TN
"Biscuits" acrylic paint on canvas 12"x18"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
SOLD!!
Biscuits
"What more could you want?! Satisfy your heart, your soul and your body. Ahhhh...tasteeee! My grandmother in Virginia used to make kickass, flaky, gravy covered biscuits that started the day off just right."
For
Sale at Pearls Folk Art in Chattanooga, TN
"Harriet's Journey" acrylic paint on canvas 12"x18"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
SOLD!!
Harriet's Journey
"Imagine living in a land where you are hunted not because of a crime but just because you looked different than the rest. Imagine being owned by someone, your chldren taken from you, your friends and relatives beaten, raped, tortured, killed. Where learning to read was a crime. It's hard to believe that it wasn't that long ago. Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead slaves to relative freedom. The colors here symbolize the upturned world in which she and others lived at that time. Day was night, stars are snow, the earth dark and frightening. But they had their eyes on freedom just up the road. And Miss Harriet lead the way. Where are the Harriets, the Martins, the Malcolms, Dubois's of today?"
"King Louis" acrylic and glitter paint on canvas 16"x24"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
King Louis
"Bop doobie bop diddly bop! I've been a fan of "Satchmo" ever since I was a kid and got to catch him on tv specials growing up. He truly was one of a kind. Started off as a street kid and through luck and perseverance became beloved worldwide. And above all...he loved the muggles! Check him out with his "Hot Five" from the 30's for some good hot jazz."
"Cat
Dance" acrylic and glitter paint on canvas 12"x12"x1.5"
stars sparkle and glow in the dark with glitter on the side too
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
Cat Dance
"Ever wonder what happens on those full moon nights? It's Cat dancing time!"
"Satan is Real"
acrylic and glitter paint on canvas 24"x48"
For Sale
at Pearls Folk Art in Chattanooga, TN
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
SOLD!!
Satan Is Real
"Jealousy, War, Envy and Hate...all from the dark side. You can see closeups of the little devils at work below."
detail of above
detail
of above
"Buster
Back" acrylic and glitter paint on canvas 16"x18"
2/2003© Tom Cassidy
Buster Back
"It's Buster the Wonder Dog minus his wings, but, with his goofy underbite. You should see this one in person since the background has lots of glitter paint. When you move by it really shines!"
"Why
do I chase the cat?"
acrylic paint on plywood 24"x24"
1/2003© Tom Cassidy
At
Pearls Folk Art in Chattanooga, TN
Sold
the first day there!
Why Do I Chase The Cat
"Listening to the radio the other day I heard Parliament's "Atomic Dog" song. Part of the lyrics are "...Why I must be like that, why must I chase the cat?...". Immediately I thought of Buster and then I thought of me chasing things or people in life and even thought of others doing the same thing. How about you? What are you chasing after that you know you shouldn't catch?"
Friday
"Frida
Y Diego" acrylic/glitter paint on canvas 20"x24"
1/2003© Tom Cassidy
SOLD on eBay! Check there for more.
Frida Y Diego (Frida (Kahlo) and Diego (Rivera)
"I've loved Frida Kahlo's paintings since I was made aware of them when I was a pup. The recent film reminded me of Frida and Diego's romance and that they each had something powerful to give each other. I made this Dia De Los Muertos wedding picture of them as something like a portrait card. My gift to their spirits. Viva Pensadores de Libertad! (Roughly...Long Live Free Thinkers!)"
"One
Way to Heaven" acrylic/glitter paint on found plywood 6"x24"
1/2003© Tom Cassidy
One Way Road to Heaven
"Have you seen The Apostle by Robert Duvall? Another one of my favorite films. He reminds me so much of my Grandfather in tone and appearance when he would pray or preach. See it if you can. It's an accurate portrait of a world that is disappearing. There's a sweetness to it that's so fine.
And it is a One Way road...and narrow too."
"Sacred Heart of Jesus Ascending to Heaven" detail ©2002 Tom Cassidy
"Sacred Heart
of Jesus Ascending to Heaven" acrylic on canvas, polyurethane
24x48" ©2002
Tom Cassidy
More detail of
above:
Top
Bottom
and side detail (crosses go up and down both sides)
Sacred Heart of Jesus Ascending to Heaven
"Before
I was 6 my parents and I lived in my father's house on a farm in Maryland.
On each side of the entrance wall leading to the bathroom were two paintings.
One was of Jesus holding his robe open at his chest and exposing his bright
orange and red, flaming heart. The other was of Mary performing the same amazing
feat.
If I could expose my heart, I don't think I'd set it on fire."
"DevilVegas"
acrylic with sparkles on canvas
Eyes and some words glow in the dark!
24x48" ©11/2002 Tom Cassidy
DevilVegasDevilvegas
"Ever been to Vegas? Yep. Me too."
"Cats Got It
Made" 20x24" acrylic on canvas with wood frame (shadow-box style)
©11/2002 Tom Cassidy
For Sale
at Pearls Folk Art in Chattanooga, TN
Cats Got It Made
"Buster
never likes when I speak positively about cats. He's just that way.
But, I was thinking that both he and cats have got it made.
He does agree with that."
"His Real Face Ain't Pretty" 20x24" acrylic
on canvas with glow in the dark eyes. Black wood frame.
©11/2002 Tom Cassidy
His Real Ain't Pretty
"This
started off as an interesting background one night until I turned it sideways.
A face appeared.
A reminder that sometimes the ugliest are the most precious and those that
are most appealing are the darkest souls."
"Buster
Flying Over The City" 12x12" acrylic and sparkle paint on canvas
©11/2002 Tom Cassidy
SOLD!! Thanks Suzanne!
Buster Flying Over The City
"I was missing NC one night while I was in Florida. If I couldn't visit at least Buster could. The town is a mixture of Asheville and Sylva, NC. The road is a mixture of black and white paint."
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
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ARTY LINKS:
Amy Grantham Fun, creative, sweet...her art puts a smile on your face.
Big Chief Spirit of the YA-YA-YA! Funky, Blusy, Down Homesy, Folksy, Certifiably Funkdafied!
Eddie's Head This guy rocks!! Genius! Brilliant! My favorite. (Please don't Breen one of my pieces!!)
Mary Zeman Mary's a friend whose story inspired me to start painting. Her work is fun, positive, spirited and colorful!
Uncle Grumpy Uh...who knows what to say...except push the little blue link on the left.
WillardJ I met Willard at the Mennello Folk Festival. We were supposed to get our pictures taken for his site. Dag! Next time!
American Folk Super Outsider/Folk Gallery in Downtown Asheville next to Blue Moon Bakery on Biltmore Ave.
Ghost Dog Gallery Good folks & fine variety of Art! Check out Mr Hooper's work while there.
Mennello Folk Art Museum Little museum in a beautiful setting near downtown Orlando.
Interesting Ideas Bottle cap art, Howard Finster, Sock Puppets, funky, kitschy...most bizarre!
Visionary Art I got me a vision and have to share it!!!! Great site with tons of images.
A fun and
informative web site of groovy LA types called Picklebird. Great artist support
site.
Questions?
Please contact Tom Cassidy at Tom@TomCassidy.com
Or call 800-355-7768 during business hours M-F Eastern Time USA
All works are Copyright © Tom Cassidy 2001, 2002, 2003 and may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the artist. All rights reserved.