The painting is an evocative portrayal of a man immersed in music, his fingers deftly navigating a stringed instrument. He is attired in a white hat and a green shirt, which stand out against the warm brown backdrop, suggesting a cozy, intimate setting for his performance. The artist has left their signature in the lower right corner, marking the piece with a personal touch that hints at the significance of the musical moment captured on canvas.
Signed Oil Painting on Canvas – Unstretched
Currently, Michael J McBride is an instructor of art at Tennessee State University and has been the lead artist on many community-based mural projects in Nashville, Tennessee. McBride was featured in Visions of My People, sixty years of African American art in Tennessee, an exhibit organized by the Tennessee State Museum and one of his pieces was purchase for their permanent collection.