Do you remember squirt gun fights on hot summer days? You know, squirt guns — not the huge battery-powered “Super Soakers” available today that hold a gallon of water and shoot 70 feet, but those simple little squirt guns that held an ounce or two of water and could shoot 8 feet if you were lucky… that is, until someone …

When I came across a box of old baseballs, I knew they’d find there way in a painting or two. I was never really much of a ball player, but when I picked up a ball and held one after so long, it brought back memories of summers spent playing catch in the yard, joining pick-up games down the end …

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Do you remember ribbon candy? When I was a kid, my grandma would keep some in a china dish in her living room. But like guest soaps, I‘m pretty sure they were just there for decoration. With all the pieces fused into a rock-hard chunk, I was never able to sneak one. medium: oil on canvas size: 24″x 24″ status: …

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This painting revisits a theme originally done much larger (48 x 48). I changed several elements including a different pencil sharpener that  worked much better for this smaller composition. medium: oil on canvas size: 24″x 24″ status: Available, please inquire below Learn More

This Electrolux vacuum had been a fixture at my in-laws for as long as I can remember (and yes, after 60 years it still works!). I’ve always loved the design and knew I’d paint it at some point. Working on this painting has not only been a lot of fun but has also stirred up a lot of fond memories …