Bill Abel. Photo by RORY DOYLE @rorydoylephoto.com
By GUEST BOHEMIAN PHOTOGRAPHER RORY DOYL
I followed Bill Abel, someone who I have great respect for as a Bluesman and artist. I have seen him play a number of times, but I knew very little about who Bill is off the stage.
Through Barefoot Workshops, I was able to follow him throughout the week, and I was fascinated with his three home studios — one for pottery, another for painting, and a third for recording music. His home in rural Duncan is truly his sanctuary for creativity.
In many ways, I left feeling like Bill is one of Mississippi’s most significant “hidden” artists.
The photos I shot will also be turned into a photo essay with a brief story in an upcoming issue of Delta Magazine.
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The DB originally wrote about the outstanding photographer Rory Doyle HERE.
The DB loves Bill Abel very much – his music, his art, his pottery and especially his spirit.
Bill Abel. Photo by RORY DOYLE @ rorydoylephoto.com
We like photographing this unique man, too. 😎
Bluesman and artist Bill Abel. Photo by The Delta Bohemian
Thanks for the shout out guys! Can’t wait for the magazine spread!
We appreciate you and your work, Rory! Thanks for covering the most awesome Bill Abel! Billy 🙂
The Mississippi Delta and the State of Mississippi are both lucky to have you in our midst, documenting life in this special place, Rory. We are thrilled about seeing your photographs and the write up in Delta Magazine in the coming months. Bill Abel is a very special man and we couldn’t be happier that you selected him for your Barefoot Workshops Photography assignment.