I love Lucy " Lucille Ball" by Chris Tutty

Title: I love Lucy

Artist: Chris Tutty
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 40 inches

I Love Lucy by Chris Tutty is a striking 30 x 40-inch acrylic on canvas tribute to one of the most influential figures in television and Hollywood history — Lucille Ball. This powerful portrait celebrates Lucy not only as a beloved entertainer, but as a trailblazing force who forever changed the role of women in the entertainment industry.

Lucille’s unmistakable presence is brought to life through Tutty’s signature combination of precision airbrushing and hand-painted detail. Her iconic red hair, luminous blue eyes, and confident gaze command the canvas, capturing both her elegance and inner strength. Surrounding her, soft florals and vibrant turquoise tones create a sense of timeless beauty, blending classic Hollywood glamour with a modern, expressive color palette that reflects her lasting cultural impact.

Beyond the surface beauty, this piece speaks to the deeper story behind the smile. Lucille Ball rose to unprecedented power in a male-dominated industry, becoming the first woman to run a major Hollywood television studio on her own. Through Desilu Productions, she greenlit groundbreaking shows such as Star Trek and Mission: Impossible, reshaping television and opening doors for generations of women to follow.

Her success, however, came at a personal cost. Lucy’s fame and authority challenged the norms of her time, placing strain on her marriage and personal freedom. Everybody Loves Lucille reflects that duality — the strength required to lead, and the sacrifices demanded of a woman who refused to shrink herself to fit expectations.

This painting is both a celebration and a reflection — honoring Lucille Ball’s brilliance, resilience, and courage, while acknowledging the price of progress and the legacy she left behind. It stands as a tribute not only to Lucy, but to every woman who has dared to take control of her own story.

ORIGINAL WORKS

Each original painting is unique and a one-of-a-kind creation. A great amount of time and detail goes into each piece of art, from hand-painted brush strokes in acrylic and oil medium, to the unique art of airbrushing done with only the best of paints, Crea-tex Auto-Air Colors, and House of Kolors Automotive Paint. Aspects of geological layering, almost like sedimentary rock, are imparted with mixed mediums such as metallics, gold and silver flaking, the introduction of coppers and iron magnesium's in fine powder as well as glass resins, pearls, and industrial candy coats as seen on high-end automobiles. Certain masterpieces also use elements of sculpture with molding paste, crackling, and organic material to highlight low and high points in the picture, creating a dimensional embossed image that leaps off the canvas.

ARTIST PROOFS

With the addition of all these materials and techniques in the original, you may ask, what does an Artist Proof look like and how does it differ from the original painting? Due to this unique style of artwork, normal prints are not even an option. An Artist Proof is painted in the same manner as an original, and all of the above techniques mentioned in the original are imparted in the Artist Proofs with one exception.

Artist proofs are derived from the original image. The original is professionally photographed by Rob Ryan of Render DC prior to its completion. The artist proof file is digitally remastered with a spectrometer and color balanced to lead to the next step. It is then printed and stretched on canvas providing a mapping for the new proof. This is called an archival pigment print. The stretched canvas is then re-airbrushed in order to retain the true vibrant colors of the original. Molding paste, pearls, metal flakes, candies, and neon paints are incorporated, and then sealed with glass resins.

The Artist Proof equals the Original. The Proof is of the same quality but has expressive variations. Essentially it is a new painting based on the Original. The price point of the Artist Proof can be marketed with substantial savings, thus providing the consumer access to a truly unique piece of art.

11 inch by 14 inch Metal Prints – Limited Edition

Create a unique addition to any home or office with a sleek metal panel infused with your favorite image. All Metal Prints feature a glossy coating and rounded edges for a clean, beautiful display. Every piece comes with a sturdy fixture for wall-mounting.

8 inch by 10 inch Dye-Sublimation Prints – Limited Edition

Fine art photo printing on metal, or what is known as metal prints, is a relatively new industry. Simply put, metal prints are images printed on aluminum — but the process goes far beyond traditional printing.

Fine art metal printing uses a technique called dye sublimation, where inks are turned into a vapor before bonding permanently with the coated metal surface. This process allows images to be infused directly into the material, creating highly durable, high-definition prints that resist fading, scratching, and wear. The result is a vibrant, long-lasting image that preserves the artwork for generations.

8 inch by 10 inch Art Resin Block Prints – Limited Numbered Edition

Art resin blocks are a unique and personal way to showcase art. Each block features a professionally digitally remastered image of the original artwork mounted to a pine wood 8 inch by 10-inch canvas block, then coated with a lifetime ultraviolet-protective art resin. The resin finish creates a solid glass-like appearance that enhances depth, color, and detail. Only two hundred and fifty prints of each image are created.

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Some custom Artist Proof prints may take up to one month for production and shipping.