Thursday, September 28, 2006



GLEN CAMPBELL with wife Kim and his new painting
DJANGO RHEINHART "SWEET AND LOWDOWN"


The famous gypsy guitarist and sometimes musical partner with Stephan Grappelli. This portrait by David Lloyd Glover was part of his Jazz show at the Art Brillant Rodeo Drive Gallery June 2005. When he submitted this piece the gallery director was not sure who Django was. Glover assured him that if you put this painting in the front window, the person who does know who Django is will buy it.

Sure enough, a certain famous guitar player was strolling down Rodeo Drive with his wife and it was a match made in heaven. That guitar player was none other than Glen Campbell who now owns this original in his personal collection.

Monday, September 25, 2006

CARY GRANT


When Cary was asked what it was like to be as suave and sophisticated as Cary Grant he said he wished he was too. Archibald Leach created the personna of a mostly elegant but sometimes wacky character that we all came to admire and love. Movies such as BRINGING UP BABY and CHARADE showed his great skill for comedic timing with such an easy flair. NORTH BY NORTHWEST by contrast illustrated his serious dramatic characterizations as one of Hitchcock's favorites. Cary Grant was everything Hitchcock wished he could be especially as they guy who gets the girl in the end. In Cary's case it was Eva Marie Saint in the Hitchcock classic. Later in his life Cary became a bit maudlin with his friends due to the decline of his image and smsaing good looks. This portrait by David Lloyd Glover personifies his allure. The original work is gouache on paper and on diaplay at the Art Brillant Gallery on Rodeo Drive.

Sunday, September 24, 2006

BLONDIE aka DEBBIE HARRY


Remember the Disco new wave smash hit "HEART OF GLASS" ? Debbie Harry the former high fashion model turned Disco Diva started the whole shift in dance music. Her music and image were completely unlike the R&B flavored Disco thumpers that artists like Gloria Gayner, Cher, Donna Summer, Sisters Sledge we cranking out during the height of the often derided Disco craze of the late 1970's. This portrait by DAVID LLOYD GLOVER is from a photo shoot with Debbie as a model. Long flowing blonde hair with a jean jacket draped over shoulder was completely different from her in your face white blonde Disco doll face. Maybe you hated that kind of music but you can't deny her influence for both sound and imagery. This original painting on canvas is available for viewing at ART BRILLANT GALLERY 428 Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills CA.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

ERIC CLAPTON


One of the greates living guitarists of our time. Eric Clapton's energy and soul is captured in this stirring portrait by David Lloyd Glover. This painting was also created as a limited edition print on canvas 100/100. After seeing the Clapton DVD "At the Crossreads" it inspired Glover to create this portrait. Glover attempted to impart the ferocity of Eric Clapton's artistry particularly when it comes to the Blues. The print is available through ART BRILLANT RODEO DRIVE GALLERY in Beverly Hills. 310-246-9400
ORIGINAL PAINTING SOLD!

JUDY GARLAND


"GET HAPPY" is a new watercolor painting now on display at the Art Brillant Rodeo Drive Gallery in Beverly Hills. The artist created this original after a chance meeting the late Sid Luft. Even in Mr. Luft's failing health it was evident of his love and admiration for Judy. This image of this painting comes from her peformance of "Get Happy" on a television special. The production number and costume she created was her own conceptual idea.

"GET HAPPY" is a small work on paper.

Thursday, September 21, 2006

JOHN WAYNE


THE DUKE An original oil on canvas portrait of John Wayne, the greatest western actor of all time. This painting can be seen at the Art Brillant Gallery on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills California. Another David Lloyd Glover original.
ORIGINAL NOW SOLD!

JIMI HENDRIX


The Ultimate Jimi Hendrix portrait is selling fast as a popular limited edition print by David Lloyd Glover.
Jim Hendrix, one of the greatest guitarists from the exciting '60's is captured here at his seminal moment in music history. This print is limited to 100 prints on canvas and is selling fast . Contact the Art Brillant Gallery on Beverly Hills famous Rodeo Drive for information on obtaining a print. 310-246-9400
THE ORIGINAL PAINTING IS SOLD