Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
“Robert Johnson” — by MAAS
This is my portrait of Robert Johnson — the legend who, they say, met the devil at a crossroads and sold his soul in exchange for a voice powerful enough to cry his pain into music. A voice that could carry sadness, hunger, love, and loss all at once.
I often ask myself: who does that? How much suffering must you carry inside to trade your soul just to make your lament beautiful — dressed in notes, verses, and silence between chords?
This painting is about that bargain. About desperation, talent, and the need to be heard. Johnson didn’t just sing the blues — he lived them. His music feels like confession, like a wound left open on purpose.
And then there’s the question I can’t avoid asking myself — and you:
Would you sell your soul to the devil?
And if so… for what?
"Technique painting: Acrylic, Oil, Tempera, Chalk, Oil Pastels on Canvas and spray paint on canvas 40" by 32"
“Robert Johnson” — by MAAS
This is my portrait of Robert Johnson — the legend who, they say, met the devil at a crossroads and sold his soul in exchange for a voice powerful enough to cry his pain into music. A voice that could carry sadness, hunger, love, and loss all at once.
I often ask myself: who does that? How much suffering must you carry inside to trade your soul just to make your lament beautiful — dressed in notes, verses, and silence between chords?
This painting is about that bargain. About desperation, talent, and the need to be heard. Johnson didn’t just sing the blues — he lived them. His music feels like confession, like a wound left open on purpose.
And then there’s the question I can’t avoid asking myself — and you:
Would you sell your soul to the devil?
And if so… for what?
"Technique painting: Acrylic, Oil, Tempera, Chalk, Oil Pastels on Canvas and spray paint on canvas 40" by 32"