Move On! Nothing to See Here!

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

Toy Land

 Click to Bid, 12 by 16 inches, Acrylic on wood panel. 

I found this toy land "little people" radio at a flea market recently. I liked the bright colors, so I decided to use it in my latest painting.

Boating is Fun

 Click to Bid, 16 by 20 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

My grandson and I were a flea market several years ago when I purchased this vintage Little People 

boat. I told him we would try to float it on the pond at our estate. Unfortunately, that never happened. Now he is probably too old to enjoy playing with toys of this type. I decided to use the boat in my latest "Little People" painting.

Family Portrait by the Barn

 Click to Bid, 16 by 24 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

This is another piece in the "Little People" series. It seems this one has a more surrealistic look.

Out by the Barn

 Click to Bid, 20 by 24 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

The "Little People" series continues. I totally enjoy painting shiny surfaces with the airbrush. 

Dad & Son

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The Real McCoys

 Click to Bid, 16 by 20 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

Once again, my love of painting plastic figures is evident. 

Little People

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Portrait by the Barn

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

Little People Get-Together

(Sold) 22 by 30 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

I decided to do another "Little People" painting that presented a greater challenge. The exterior of the house was the most difficult. 

Family Portrait by the Picture Window

(Sold) 18 by 24 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

The "Little People" series continues. 

A Boy's Best Friend

 Click to Bid, 18 by 28 inches, Acrylic on wood panel. 

The "Little People" series continues. 

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.

Happiness is on the Farm

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

I grew up on a farm in rural Missouri during the 1950s and 1960s while my family lived with my paternal grandparents. My grandfather always wore a wide brimmed hat, and my grandmother often wore a bonnet when working outside. This painting reflects that feeling of contentment. 

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. 

Family Portrait with Stripe the Cat

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

 

Sis is Always Happier

 Click to Bid, 6 by 6 inches, Acrylic on wood panel

Working on wood panel is a bit different than working on illustration board. However, layering paint is easier with wood panel.

Break on Through to the Other Side

Sold 5 by 7 inches, Acrylic on wood panel.