Rock 'n Roll Trio

Painting by Canadian artist, Tom Hilborn, entitled “Rock ‘n Roll Trio.”

Acrylic on masonite board, from the Saints and Hards collection.

This abstract painting is of three rockabilly musicians.

Ray Smith No. 17

This is one of the many paintings by Canadian artist Tom Hilborn of the American Rockabilly singer, Ray Smith, titled Ray Smith No. 17.

Acrylic paint on masonite board.

From the Saints & Hards Collection.  This guy, Ray Smith, was what Tom would classify as one of “the Hards.”

His most famous hit song was “Rockin’ Little Angel” in 1960.  He was born on October 30, 1934 and died  November 29, 1979.  He was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley.

Portrait of Teddy Lewis

This painting by Tom Hilborn is of the American musician Ted Lewis,  or Theodore Leopold Friedman, born June 6, 1892 and died in August 25, 1971.

As well as a musician, he was a bandleader, entertainer, and  singer.  He was also known as “Mr. Entertainment”.  As a bandleader he led a band which was a favorite with the American public, performing jazz, comedy.  He was one of the first musicians in the north to begin imitating New Orleans jazz in the early 20th century.  He was most famous for the song “Me and My Shadow.”

This painting of Ted Lewis is from the Saints & Hards collection by Tom Hilborn.

St. James the Great After Leonardo

This is one of my favorite paintings by Tom Hilborn called St. James After Leonardo.  The influence of Leonardo da Vinci, surrounded by the galaxies is reflected in this work of art.

Miniature paintings within the art work show Tom’s love of nature and the order that exists within nature, but outside of the work.

Portrait of Sunny Burgess

Tom Hilborn’s Portrait of Sunny Burgess from the Saints and Hards Collection.

Tom Hilborn's painting of Jerry Reid

Tom Hilborn’s painting of American country singer, Jerry Reed (1937 – 2o08).

Brilliant colors make up Tom’s perception of this guitarist.  Note the head of the Madonna.

Painted in 2003.  Painting with acrylic on masonite board.

Elvis Presley No. 15 by Tom Hilborn

Abstract painting of one of the greatest American singers and legends, Elvis Presley.  Elvis No. 15 painting by Tom Hilborn, from the Saints & Hards art collection.

Painting shows the singer Elvis and in the background, nature, the world and the heavens.

Painting – acrylic oil on masonite board as the canvas.