Neal Battaglia

This drawing is based on a photo I found on Instagram. Here’s the repost, http://www.instagram.com/p/BD3oH8BvaRR/ With the note, Весьма занятный рисунок мне прислали сейчас))) Approximately, Very amusing picture was sent to me now)))

Gato Barbieri was a great sax player from Argentina. I think I first heard about him from the movie ‘Calle 54’ about Latin Jazz. Have gotten a few of his CDs and even vinyl records. Based this drawing off of the cover of ‘Caliente’.

I have known Tony for a few years, he plays bass in my salsa band Salsón. It was his birthday today, so I tried drawing him with the bass. Used a couple of photos for reference. Spent a little time on the hair which was different than hair I had drawn before.

I have been dancing salsa for about 10 years now. Since I live in California, quite a few people dance here and I tried it one time. At first I didn’t get it immediately. Then not too long after that, I was studying German in Heidelberg and they had different activities you could do outside ….  Read More

In January of this year, I went to a practice with the reggae band La Yerba Ruda at the dome. Two of the musicians in the band, I somewhat knew since their brother sang with my salsa band for a little while. Played a couple of shows with them and then two more in San ….  Read More