"Hwy 61" – Original Painting

by St. Louis Artist Carol Boss

Canvas Dimensions: 28" x 22"
Framed Dimensions: 34.5" x 28.5" x 2" deep

This one-of-a-kind original painting by renowned St. Louis artist Carol Boss was created as official poster art for the Annual Hwy 61 Cigar Box Guitar Festival, where Justin Johnson served as a recurring headliner for many years.

Titled "Hwy 61," this evocative piece features Justin reclining against a glowing neon Hwy 61 road sign, strumming his beloved Homegrown Strings 4-String Resonator Cigar Box Guitar. The iconic St. Louis Arch rises in the background, anchoring the image in the heart of the city where the festival takes place.

The guitar featured in the painting holds special significance—it was Justin’s most recorded cigar box guitar for years, its dry, ghostly mountain twang resonating across albums like Smoke & Mirrors, If Walls Could Talk, and Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Delta Moon. This artwork captures both the sound and soul of that era in Justin’s musical journey.

We’ve held this original painting in our personal collection since the festival and are now offering it for sale—an opportunity to own a visually striking and sonically significant piece of roots music history.

Framing: Housed in a high-quality, heavy-duty wood-look frame with a beautifully reliced finish that evokes the weathered soul of the Delta blues—rugged, timeless, and built to last. The frame complements the raw spirit of the artwork while giving it a gallery-ready presence.

Canvas Dimensions: 28" x 22"
Framed Dimensions: 34.5" x 28.5" x 2" deep

🔥 Signed by the artist. Certified original.
📜 Includes Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Justin Johnson, certifying that this piece comes from his own private collection.