Bob Marley Original Painting

Bob Marley Original Painting

This is an original oil painting by classically trained Russian-American artist Tatyana Zen. Large scale contemporary realism painting executed in the realistic, yet, painterly style. This portrait was inspired by Tatyana’s appreciation for Bob Marley’s contribution to humanity and love for reggae music. As a result of artist’s intent and Marley’s profound legacy, this painting has a particularly strong aura. The eyes of the legendary star inviting us to relax to the soothing sounds of Jamaican music and ultimately chose the way of love and peace.

Tatyana uses the Old Master’s layering techniques that give her large scale oil paintings luminosity and depth of color. Following in the footsteps of renown portrait painters like Leonardo, Rembrandt, Raphael, Diego Velazquez and Sargent, Tatyana’s passion for painting is fueled by her fascination with human Figure, Expressions and Emotions. Focusing on the eyes, the windows to the soul, her portraits speak for themselves – introspective, provocative and mysterious, exciting and bold.

Like this painting? You can commission this or similar Bob Marley portrait of your desired size and colors. Also, check out Tatyana’s other Bob Marley Rasta original painting.

About Bob Marley

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. This beloved musician was one of the pioneers of reggae. He blended elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as forging a smooth and distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley’s contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture for over a decade. Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and the singer sought to infuse his music with a sense of spirituality. Although born in the Jamaican ghetto, Bob Marley made music as politically powerful as it was captivating. His combination of infectious rhythms and relevant lyrics elevated him to a larger-than-life, almost mythic status. More about Bob Marley. 

About the Artist

Russian-born and California-based, Tatyana Zen is a classically trained artist. Tatyana’s background in technology, design and philosophy blends into colorful artistic voice, intricately reflecting different points of view.  In essence, her artwork draws inspiration from the human form, sci-fi, pop-culture, glamour, fashion,  Zen philosophy and everyday life.

Tatyana was fortunate to learn the secrets of Old Masters as a copyist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Further, she has developed her own painting method to achieve luminosity and depth of color.  A nature lover, Tatyana often incorporates organic elements in her paintings from coffee and tobacco to diamonds and gold. Read Bio.