Big Mama by Nick Young in Blues on Nick Young's Gallery

Big Mama

Gallery

Blues

by

Nick Young

Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton. She growled out the original version of 'Hound Dog' when Elvis was still a kid. The greatest of the female blues shouters. The original is also available, and I will consider commission requests. Please contact me at nickyoungart@yahoo.com

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LuisPeres ::

December 01, 2009

One of your best, once again great expressive work.

tana ::

December 08, 2009

This is very emotional moment which is drawn carefully with deep background and soft light in contrast--very tellingly picture!

NickYoungArt ::

December 08, 2009

Thank you. This woman was an amazing singer who poured her soul into every note. A blues legend . . . a big, brash, gutsy performer. Of all the female blues singers, Big Mama is my favorite.

CountryVistaStudios ::

January 02, 2010

So full of emotion and movement! Beautifully done!

NickYoungArt ::

January 05, 2010

Very kind of you. Thanks.

BrittanyJasper ::

January 22, 2010

This is beautiful, full of emotion in the face, great composition overall. Very well done.

NickYoungArt ::

January 23, 2010

Thanks, Brittany. Big Mama was an amazing singer and a compelling presence.

lumacraft ::

February 28, 2010

Wonderfully expressive, energetic and distinctive. I can't hear her, but your lively portrait makes me feel the way that I do when I hear a powerful singer. An achievement to be proud of.

NickYoungArt ::

February 28, 2010

Those are very kind and generous words, David. Thank you.

GOze ::

March 07, 2010

Great capture of emotions!

NickYoungArt ::

March 07, 2010

Much appreciated, George. Thank you.

shackman3 ::

March 17, 2010

This is Awesome!

NickYoungArt ::

March 17, 2010

Thanks, Dave. She's one of my favorite blues singers, and I'm pleased you like the work.

ginalemelin ::

March 29, 2010

You can feel the power of her voice in this portrait Nick...very nice!

NickYoungArt ::

March 31, 2010

Thanks very much, Gina. Willa Mae was, indeed, a very powerful force in the blues.

MichelleLambert ::

April 01, 2010

I can hear the music. Very dynamic.

NickYoungArt ::

April 01, 2010

Thanks, Michelle!

MissAbstract ::

April 12, 2010

What an great picture, Nick!

NickYoungArt ::

April 12, 2010

She was an amazing force in blues -- still cited as a major influence by female blues singers. Thanks for your kind words, Andrea.

MissAbstract ::

April 13, 2010

You are welcome, Nick! You have captured the blues passion in her facial expression!

RuthPalmer ::

April 14, 2010

Wow Nick, the emotion in this is wonderful!

NickYoungArt ::

April 15, 2010

She was a remarkable singer, Ruth . . . down and dirty. The best. Thank you.

charker ::

May 06, 2010

Nice!

NickYoungArt ::

May 07, 2010

Thanks you, Charles.

aroundtheisland ::

May 22, 2010

What a wonderful drawing - it really captures the energy and feel of a live performance. Thanks for the welcome today. I like it here already.

NickYoungArt ::

May 22, 2010

I appreciate the kind words, Robin!

JABSart ::

May 28, 2010

WhenI look at this picture I can hear her. It is impossible to look at the image and not hear the sound. Really nice.

NickYoungArt ::

May 29, 2010

I appreciate that very much, Joyce. Thank you!

AbinRaj ::

May 29, 2010

realistic style, great job

NickYoungArt ::

May 29, 2010

Thank you!

garytrentPHOTOGRAPHYcdn ::

June 25, 2010

Big Mama Thorton ? Excellent expression ! .... thanx for your comments, too Nick.

NickYoungArt ::

June 25, 2010

Glad you like it, Gary. Thanks . . . and you're welcome!

LyndaLehmann ::

July 08, 2010

Wow, I can hear her belting it out! Great job!

NickYoungArt ::

July 08, 2010

Thanks very much, Lynda.

madeline ::

July 24, 2010

You have captured her expression so well that you can almost hear her belting out the song. Great style, Nick.

NickYoungArt ::

July 24, 2010

Thanks very much, Madeline!

wooosh ::

July 24, 2010

perfect capturing! great style

NickYoungArt ::

July 24, 2010

Thank you!

EvesNature ::

July 24, 2010

I agree, love the style you captured, great work!

NickYoungArt ::

July 24, 2010

Many thanks to you, Eve.

RhondasThing ::

July 24, 2010

Wow! Didn't know she sang Hound Dog first. Feels like I was watching her perform here!

NickYoungArt ::

July 25, 2010

I thank you very much, Rhonda.

bavosiphotoart ::

July 25, 2010

This image makes me want to hear the performance...magnificent!!

NickYoungArt ::

July 25, 2010

Very kind of you, Jim. Thanks much!

Dawsonimages ::

August 12, 2010

Nicely done, shows a passion

NickYoungArt ::

August 12, 2010

Appreciate it, Mike. Thanks!

SKF_Photography ::

September 18, 2010

I am assuming you must be a huge jazz and blues fan, i guess alot of these folks our before my time cause i never heard of any of them i guess i need to brush up on my jazz blue music history.

NickYoungArt ::

September 18, 2010

They are well worth the time, Shannon. Thanks for taking time to comment!

CarlaStein ::

October 12, 2010

I just heard original recordings from Big Mama last year as I was getting more into blues music and its history. You have really picked up the energy of her sound in this portrait. Kudos!

NickYoungArt ::

October 12, 2010

Thank you, Carla. She is my favorite female blues singer, bar none.

KatyBreen ::

January 04, 2011

BIG MAMA Thornton with the Chicago Blues Band!!! This is a FANTASTIC drawing. I'm a huge blues and jazz fan...SUPERB work once again!!

NickYoungArt ::

January 05, 2011

I, too, am a very big fan of blues -- and a harp player as well. To me, there was never a better female blues shouter than Big Mama. I'm very pleased you like this piece, Katy.

AceLayton ::

March 07, 2011

"...and it feels just like a ball and chain!" Capturing the soul of an artist - can there be any greater accomplishment in portraiture! Wonderful!

NickYoungArt ::

March 08, 2011

Very kind. I appreciate it, Ace.

PamelaJoy ::

August 03, 2011

your drawings are amazing!

NickYoungArt ::

August 03, 2011

Thanks, Pamela!

CassandraArt ::

August 08, 2011

It's a great drawing!

NickYoungArt ::

August 08, 2011

Thanks so much, Cassandra.

abstractdigital ::

September 04, 2011

You've really captured something here Nick. I've been a singer for a few years and this drawing just looks... right.

NickYoungArt ::

September 04, 2011

Coming from a fellow musician, that means a lot. Thank you.

JamesCalore ::

November 17, 2011

That look, it's all there. Well done.

NickYoungArt ::

November 17, 2011

Thank you, Jim!

Guentart ::

February 20, 2012

Wonderful job! Your'e so good at this!!

NickYoungArt ::

February 20, 2012

Many thanks, Jim.

NickyPage ::

February 21, 2012

Love this! You have great talent Nick.

NickYoungArt ::

February 21, 2012

Thank you so much, Nicky.

artbyshesh ::

September 26, 2012

Well captured expression!-very nice

NickYoungArt ::

September 26, 2012

Thank you.

chisekka ::

March 11, 2013

Great piece..i love this one.

NickYoungArt ::

March 11, 2013

Thanks very much, Daniel.

CoraNiele ::

June 17, 2013

Marvelous work, Nick!

NickYoungArt ::

June 17, 2013

Thank you, Cora.

sonialongfineart ::

February 25, 2014

I'm lovin' "Big Mamma"

NickYoungArt ::

February 25, 2014

Thank you.

dennismelling ::

May 14, 2015

You certainly make your work come to life - wonderful.

NickYoungArt ::

May 16, 2015

Much appreciated, Dennis.

spadecaller ::

May 16, 2015

Love the passion and the soul expressed in this piece! Super job.

NickYoungArt ::

May 16, 2015

Very kind, Matt. Thanks.

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