A few weeks back I was channel surfing and came across 'Lost in Space'. I remember how much I used to love that show as a kid. After watching that for a few minutes I thought it would be fun to add a Robot to one of my crate paintings. So here it is....lol
I put together another composition with spoons, ice cream scoopers of all sorts. My wife has a nice collection.
I've been working on a couple of paintings that encompass some of my wife's pots and pans. I found the texture and composition interesting to paint.
Continuing my interest in kitchen art, I found it interesting this collection of pots and pans.
My wife's Grandmother who passed away some years ago at the age of 102 left us this letter scale. I found it so different and unique. My wife and her Grandmother shared many letters when she was a child. She loved to visit her Grandmother's farm in Ohio. The farm has since been sold. Our family misses her and her little farm land in Findlay Ohio.
You have to love those classic Bugles....
This is my second Cigar box painting. This Mohawk Cigar box was really cool to paint. Just love to use those vibrant rich tones.
When my daughter was born many years ago my first drawing I did for her was a silk screen t-shirt of Betty Boop. I'll never forget the tiny little shirt with the face of Betty Boop on the front.
Gold Leaf and oil painting. I incorporated an additional twist to my gold leaf painting.
I went back to one of my favorite mediums - egg tempera. This painting incorporates several different techniques that really are not visible in this photo. I used the egg tempera for the texture, oil and impasto for the shell. I painted in egg tempera for years before putting it aside for more forgiving medium of oil. I admired the work of Andrew Wyeth and Robert Vickrey. I guess I am old school at heart. 
Gold leaf with female portrait in fur.
You have to the love the Summer with all the carnivals and fairs that are coming. Fun! We need it.
Pancakes and Blueberries - my favorite breakfast in the world!
Three colorful tomatoes from this past Summer. Can't wait for the warm weather to come back.
I guess I couldn't get enough of these classic car fins. It has been awhile since I painted these types of paintings. They are so much fun. What is great about painting these small 4" x 4" paintings is that I can paint many of them - I can't get enough!
Here is a detail photo of one wall of my show at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. This wall contains my "4 x 4" Series.
Well, it actually happened. A bozo like me was given an opportunity from a Gallery owner who believed in me and who stayed with me even in tough times. Elliott Fouts, the owner of Elliott Fouts Gallery, hung my show this weekend and it is now open. The opening reception is February 14th. 
Retro Mixer at the Elliott Fouts Gallery.
Retro Scale.
This painting is an addition to my 4 x 4 series at the Elliott Fouts Gallery . This classic coffee Percolator was arranged in this composition which I really enjoyed. This painting will be included in my opening exhibition on Feb 7th with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brownand with the opening reception February 14th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. If you need additional information or if you are interested in any of my work please contact the Elliott Fouts Gallery.
A number of years ago I was greatly influenced by the work of Andrew Wyeth (who's death is a great loss) and Robert Vickrey. I experimented for several years with egg tempera and gold leaf. In addition, the early Religious paintings of the 13th and 14th century have always been one part of history that fascinated me. I enjoyed the gold leaf and the art of egg tempera with the use of cross hatching. Andrew Wyeth practice this technique as did Robert Vickrey (who I met at an opening in Michigan a number of years ago).
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Coming this February, I will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery along with Philippe Gandiol and Marie Therese Brown.
Silver Antique brush, mirror and comb. Part # 4 of my "4 x 4" Series
I am preparing for a three person show next month at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento California. I recently completed a small series I call "4 x 4". These paintings are small paintings of silverware, tea sets and variety of still life's.
I am preparing for a three person show next month at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento California. I recently completed a small series I call "4 x 4". These paintings are small paintings of silverware, tea sets and variety of still life's.
I am preparing for a three person show next month at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento California. I recently completed a small series I call "4 x 4". These paintings are small paintings of silverware, tea sets and variety of still life's.
Two silver creamers. Part # 6 of my "4 x 4" Series
My wife loves to collect a new Christmas ornament every year (sometime more than one). This one is one of my favorite.
