Out on the Town - Small Still Life Painting for Kitchen Decor

Out on the Town

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on cradled board

Back to some little still lifes, inspired by my FunADay Project at the beginning of this year. Some of my galleries have requested these little guys, in addition to more of the vintage game paintings, so you will see me going back and forth between these two themes for a while!

For some reason, my reds don't really scan well. There is a lot more depth to the colors on the apples than you can see in this picture. I really build the layers when I paint fruit. It always seems like it isn't going to work, but eventually as I keep adding layers, it eventually seems to come together with a lot of depth because of all the layers of color.

Sugar Rush - Small Acrylic Painting Classic Game Still Life

"Sugar Rush"

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled panel

Candy Land! I remember loving it as a kid. Funny how it wasn't quite as much fun playing it with  my kids  ;-) Maybe it is because of the way little children just want to play the same game over and over again.....

This is from a vintage game board - circa maybe early 70's? It is just how I remember it, but different from the game today. The graphics on the modern game aren't nearly as wonderful. And can you believe they renamed "Molasses Swamp" to "Chocolate Swamp"?!!

This painting, along with the last five vintage and classic game and toy paintings will be going to Pop Gallery in Gloucester, Massachusetts tomorrow. Be sure to stop by if you are in the area!

Stepping Out - Small Acrylic Painting Still Life of Vintage Board Game

Stepping Out

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled panel

Back to Monopoly. I really like painting the shoe token, but I guess I will have to give some of the others a try as well. Maybe the iron next?

Painting fast and furious this week - some deadlines got moved up and I will have to do my best to roll with it. I hope to share some new and exciting studio news soon as well....stay tuned!

Ned - Small Acrylic Painting Still Life of Classic Toys

Ned

7 x 5 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled board

Mr. Potatohead looked like he could use a friend  ;-)

These game and toys paintings are for an upcoming exhibition. If you are interested in commissioning something similar for yourself, then please contact me!

Heading Home - Acrylic Still Life Painting of Vintage Game

Heading Home

8 x 8 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled board

Does anyone recognize this game? It was one of my favorites when I was a kid.

This will be the last 8 x 8 for this first grouping - just a few more smaller ones and hopefully these will be ready to send to Pop Gallery in about a week!

I will be picking this series back up again for a second grouping in a month or so. In the meanwhile, I will be on the look out for more vintage games....

Moving On - Acrylic Still Life Painting of Vintage Game

Moving On

8 x 8 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled board

Recognize this game?
I've always liked Parcheesi! And painting this old-style game board certainly gave me a new appreciation for the type of color field painting artists like Mondrian created. I painted each of those flat areas of color over at least a half dozen times. It is amazing how just the slightest change in hue can make such a big difference! It was hard to find the right colors.

This painting will be part of my vintage games & toys series heading to Pop Gallery in Gloucester early next month.

Howdy! - Small Acrylic Still Life Painting with a Potato Head

Howdy!

7 x 5 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled panel

Can you tell I had fun with this one?
He made me giggle while I was painting him.

For an upcoming exhibition......