Above is the completed collaboration between my husband (Dallas photographer Andrew Sherman) and I for the Dynamic Duos; Art & Photography exhibit at Deep Ellum Art Co.

“Big D Energy” (available for purchase) is a love letter to Dallas, a celebration of its rhythm, creativity, and soul. Inspired by the iconic Traveling Man statues, this piece captures the magic of music connecting people and amplifying the vibrant spirit of Deep Ellum.

I’ve always been drawn to the Traveling Man’s retro-futuristic aesthetic—he’s like a mid-century atomic-age robot icon. When I saw how his head mirrors a bass guitar’s headstock with tuning pegs the concept struck me instantly. Andrew went on a mission to capture striking shots of all three Traveling Man statues, and his photos became the foundation.

Months of work followed for me relearning Photoshop and Illustrator. I focused on illustrating the bass strings’ vibrations, their low-end intensity, and the way music moves and transforms a scene.

The finished piece radiates energy, an artist fully in the zone, the music flowing and connecting everything it touches. It’s about feeling alive in the moment and part of something bigger.

View in-person at Deep Ellum Art Co. or see the full gallery online:
Dynamic Duos: A Fusion of Art & Photography

Shown above, the original source photo by Andrew. I manipulated this image in Photoshop and added illustration using Adobe Illustrator.

Prayer Candle featuring “Big D Energy” (available for purchase)

Light this candle to summon the beat that connects us all. Let its glow amplify the joy of creation, the pulse of the city, and the vibrations that bring us together. Feel the rhythm of possibility, the harmony of community, and the electric rapture of being fully in the moment.

Explore more of my work and our collaborative projects at AmyPopArt.com and Drewlio.com. Thank you for supporting local art and keeping the pulse of Dallas alive.