Klondike Pinball

 Click to Bid, 16 by 24 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

Several years ago, I purchased a 1973 pinball machine. The grandkids love playing it. I've always thought 

about doing a painting. Finally, did it. 

Expecting a Call

(Sold) 15 by 21 inches, Acrylic on wood panel. 

Another painting in the "retro series." 

Portrait by the Barn

 Click to Bid, 5 by 7 inches, Acrylic on cradled wood panel

1900 Yesterday

(Sold) 18 by 20 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

The "Retro Still-life" series continues with my latest painting titled after an early 1970's song. For many Boomers this was a welcome site at the beginning of each day. 

Daylight Again

Click to Bid, 16 by 22 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

The "Window Light" series continues with my latest painting. The challenge was the reflecting light on the inside bowl and lower part of the picture. 
 

Waiting for a Phone Call (1964)

(Sold) 16 by 18 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

Weathered Lock & Bolt

 Click to Bid, 8 by 10 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

Occasionally I like to work with lots of textured rust and wood. This painting meets those requirements. 

JR

 Click to Bid, 5 by 7 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

I always thought this Little People's name was "JR" which was short for Junior.  However, I recently did some research and found his name to be "Butch." To me he will always be "JR."

Sisters

 Click to Bid, 5 by 7 inches, Acrylic on wood panel.

A Boy and his Dog

Sold, 5 by 7 inches, Acrylic on wood panel.

Let's Eat

 Click to Bid, 11 by 14 inches, acrylic on acid free illustration board

Rock Around the Clock

 Click to Bid, 11 by 15 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

My latest painting depicts a couple of flea market finds with the radio as my most recent acquisition. 

Song on the Radio

 Click to Bid, 8 by 10 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

I purchased this transistor radio a few months ago at a local flea market. I had purchased the Yellow Submarine to keep in the package as a collectible. However, my three-year-old grandson insisted on removing the toy from the package so he could play with it.  Since I already had a Ringo toy, I put the toys and radio together to produce this painting.  

Nuts! Another Day!

 Click to Bid, 11 by 11 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration boar.

I found this vintage clock at an antique mall in St. Louis recently. It is similar to another clock that I have used as a still life subject. 

The Little Family Portrait

 Click to Bid, 16 by 30 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

I purchased a 1960s doll house several years ago. Besides my granddaughters playing with it when they were small, I've used it as a background for several paintings. In this piece I once again used it as a background for the little people family portrait. I used freehand airbrush in the background to make it appear softer and more distant. 

Portable AM Radio

Click to Bid, 11 by 13 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

Another painting in the "Retro" series. This portable AM radio was powered by a small 9-volt battery. For many teenagers, myself included, it was one of the few forms of entertainment during the 1960s. 
 

Three's a Crowd

 Click to Bid, 8 by 10 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

My photo references were done by placing the three vintage metal toys on a mirror on a sunny day. The blue is the reflection of the sky. 

 Click to Bid, 8.5 by 13 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

A friend gave me this coin bank as a Christmas gift several years ago. Since then, I've used it as subject matter in several paintings. I always enjoy painting those shiny plastic surfaces. 

Scary

 Click to Bid, 8 by 10 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

Another painting joins the "Halloween themed block painting series." 

Last of its Kind

 Click to Bid, 16 by 20 inches, Acrylic on acid free illustration board

I saw this phone on a walking tour of Philadelphia recently. I had taken a large number of reference photos to work from. All the stickers and scratch marks made it appealing to me as subject matter.