I enjoy the work of contemporary artist H.C. Porter of Jackson, Mississippi. She's participated in a few shows in my home of Austin, Texas, but I have no connection other than as a buyer of a couple of musically themed pieces--Peaches Restaurant and Blue. Not all her work features musicians or instruments. All have a "folk art" feel (duck) though she's a trained pro.
--Michael SSee also Blues at Home --JoeClone