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Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Rolling Stones, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 48 by 72 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.

Art show by Stones’ Ronnie Wood opens in Ohio

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Rolling Stones, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 48 by 72 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Rolling Stones, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 48 by 72 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood says he’s pleased to see his art on the walls of an Ohio gallery instead of in his crowded studio.

Wood says there, his paintings, pen and pencil drawings and mixed media drawings look “like postage stamps” compared to the display that opened Tuesday at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.

The Butler says the exhibition running through Nov. 21 is the first for Wood at a major American museum.

The Vindicator of Youngstown reports the show is dominated by celebrity portraits, including those of Stones band mates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.

The opening drew Stones’ fans such as Lena Natale, who said she drove four hours from Gettysburg, Pa., listening to the band’s music all the way.

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Information from: The Vindicator, http://www.vindy.com

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ADDITIONAL IMAGES OF NOTE

Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Ali with Stick, 2001, oil on canvas, 48 by 36 inches. Private collection. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Ali with Stick, 2001, oil on canvas, 48 by 36 inches. Private collection. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood signs a completed painting. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood signs a completed painting. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Study of Mick, 2003, oil on canvas, 16 by 12 inches. Private collection. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Study of Mick, 2003, oil on canvas, 16 by 12 inches. Private collection. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Rhino, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 107.25 by 72 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ronnie Wood (British, b. 1947-), Rhino, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 107.25 by 72 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.
Rolling Stones guitarist and painter Ronnie Wood at work in his studio. Image courtesy of the artist.
Rolling Stones guitarist and painter Ronnie Wood at work in his studio. Image courtesy of the artist.