Orange, Provence

 

I liked this museum gate in Provence.

8" x 10" acrylic on masonite

and

3/8" scale miniature in progress

and as finished.

The painting is in a private collection.

The miniature is available

WOE'S TAVERN

This little building was inspired by the Simpson's TV show and seemed a natural subject to continue my little footprint buildings.  It fits in a 5" x 7" frame and is scaled to match HO model trains.  I have 24 kits of this building I'd like to offer for sale.  They're waiting for instruction sheets to be made. It's all laser cut card, papers, acetate, except for the water meter and smoke stack on the roof.

Available

 

DOLPHIN STREET SURF

 Dolphin Street Surf Shop is a fantasy piece based on memories of Oak Street Surf in Laguna and the surfboards of my youth.  The mural pays homage to Bill Ogden.  The front windows light up via a switch in the base.   It is HO model railroad scale and measures 5" x 7".Made with laser cut materials.

Available

PLACES I'VE NEVER BEEN

 

Custom set of coasters and swizzles using vintage matchbook art.

Wood and plexiglas.

DANCING ROBOTS

 

These were made as a wedding present to the young lady who created the Dancing Robot font. They're Bride and Groom initials and are about 8" tall and .75" deep. Laser cut layers painted and aged. 

Space Squirters

 Plastic squirt guns with some paint and patina.

This is about as Sci-Fi as I can get.

Frames measure approx. 5" X 7"

Available

Just Ride The Waves

 

Some of this year's ornaments.  A state of mind to go with this year.  An anonymous surfer quote etched on the base as a mindset for dealing with the virus and other challenges in life.  So much is beyond our control, so we have to go along for the ride and anticipate the next one.    These are cast resin, set into laser cut Poplar wood bases.  There are LED lights in the base, activated by pressing on the bottom.  Most are bound for collections.  A few are still available.  

 Thinking about this year's ornament.  It makes a good incense holder at least.  Cast metal toy about 1/32 scale.  Available

UFO

Fake onion, laser cut scrap pieces and plastic buttons.

Available

Messerschark

Plastic toy shark and 1/72 scale Heller model kit.

The two seemed like a natural fit. 

Available

WINDOW BOXES

More work in small scale, but they're not ornaments this time. Each wooden box is either 2" x 3" or 3" square.  Italian and French windows using the laser cutter and hand made details. All of these are available for purchase.

Somebody's Business

Some of 2019's Christmas Ornaments. Each building is a pre-war designed bungalow apartment converted to commercial use by putting in large plate glass windows at the front, not paying attention to the original style.  The business titles are based on the recipients interests.  The buildings correspond in scale to HO model trains. Each measures approximately 3" square. These are laser cut card stock and plastic sheet.