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This portrait of Tom Petty captures the rock legend mid-performance, bathed in tonal blues and framed in the sharp contrast of shadow and light. His iconic silhouette—top hat, shades, and guitar strap—emerges boldly against a meticulously printed geometric background, composed of layered woodblock prints. The repeating mandala-like pattern evokes a sense of rhythm, echoing the lyrical and timeless quality of Petty’s music. The image blends reverence and rebellion—honoring Petty’s roots in American rock while channeling the mystique and spirit of a modern troubadour. The patterned backdrop, rendered in rich plum and cream, suggests both the structure of tradition and the psychedelic undertones of the era he helped define. It’s a tribute not only to the man, but to the myth: a musician who carved his own path and left a legacy etched into the soul of American sound.

From John McCaskill

  1. Convergence 1 by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    Convergence 1

    Mixed media assemblage incorporating woodblock prints, tapa cloth, lava stone, and acrylic on panel.

    24 x 22 x 2 in

  2. Song at Sunrise by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    Song at Sunrise

    32 x 25 x 1.5 in

  3. "Fire Palms" by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    "Fire Palms"

    Suicide print

    18 x 24 in

  4. Runnin’ Down a Dream by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    Runnin’ Down a Dream

    Glicee

    24 x 16 x 1 in

  5. Black Lace & Broken Toys by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    Black Lace & Broken Toys

    Mixed Media -acrylic and oil, layered woodcut patterns, matte gel medium, matte polyurethane on canvas

    43 x 36 x 1.5 in

  6. "Elements" by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    "Elements"

    Mixed Media

    48 x 56 x 2 in

  7. "Between Oceans" by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    "Between Oceans"

    woodcut print

    12 x 12 in

  8. Sails of the Ancestors: A Tribute to Hokuleʻa by John McCaskill, Image 1.

    Sails of the Ancestors: A Tribute to Hokuleʻa

    Digital Art on Canvas

    36 x 88 x 1.5 in