This striking 18x24-inch original portrait captures the fire and technical brilliance of jazz trumpeter and innovator Woody Shaw. Rendered entirely through the meticulous technique of pointillism, the image is composed of thousands of individual, hand-placed ink dots that converge to create a masterwork of light, shadow, and texture.
 
The Artistry
The portrait focuses on Shaw in a moment of deep musical concentration. By eschewing solid lines for a dense tapestry of stippling, the piece achieves a unique, shimmering depth. The tonal transitions—from the gleaming brass of his trumpet to the sharp shadows of his silhouette—mirror the complex, "pentatonic" language Shaw brought to the world of Hard Bop and beyond.
 
Key Features
Medium: Fine-point archival ink on heavyweight art paper.
Style: Contemporary Pointillism (Stippling).
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches.
Framing: Housed in a vintage gold wooden frame, providing a sophisticated, timeless contrast to the modern dot-work technique.
 
"Woody Shaw didn't just play the trumpet; he redefined its geometry. This portrait seeks to capture that same precision and soul through the patient accumulation of every single dot."
 
This piece serves as a powerful tribute to one of the most influential brass players in jazz history, making it a sophisticated centerpiece for any music room, studio, or private gallery.