Motor Hotel - Small painting of motel neon sign SOLD

Motor Hotel

4 x 8 inches

acrylic on board
SOLD

Did you know that "motel" was coined from the combination of "motor hotel" in the 1920's?
Motels sprung up along highways as car travel became more popular - having their heydays in the 60's. Their numbers declined in the 80's as interstate freeways replaced the older highways.

I love the old neon, and the fun shapes and colors of the unique old signs. I really would love to document all the motel signs I can - they are disappearing quickly. I hope to have a few more for the upcoming show in Haverhill.

Intersections - Cityscape Painting of Signs, Haverhill SOLD

Intersections

6x6 inches

acrylic on board
SOLD

Still concentrating on signs for the featured artist exhibit at Sage Art Gallery at the the end of this month. I liked all the lines and angles in this one. I may give it another try from a slightly different perspective. Can't believe that this month is already flying by so quickly......

Red & White - Small Painting of Neon Sign

Red & White

6x6 inches

acrylic on board

This is from a sign on Rt. 1, north of Boston. The painting will be for an upcoming featured exhibit at Sage Art Gallery in Haverhill, MA. I am doing a little series concentrating on various signs from the North Shore. Currently I am working on a title and statement for the show, so I will have more information for you soon.

In the meanwhile, Saturday night is the opening reception for for the Fall Members Show at the Newburyport Art Association. Hope to see you if you are local!

Marty's - Small Cityscape Painting, Ipswich, MA SOLD

Marty's

8 x 4.5 inches

acrylic on board
SOLD

Another local haunt! Marty's Donut Land is in Ipswich, MA. I've never actually bought anything there, but I hear that the secret is to knock on the door just after midnight when the lights are only on the in kitchen, and the man there will let you buy the fresh, hot, just dipped donuts as he makes them.

This painting is available at MiXtMedia Gallery as part of the Ipswich-themed exhibition.

Hope everyone has had a lovely Labor Day weekend. It was nice to enjoy some family time - a little relaxing, a trip to an amusement park, lots of barbecuing. The kids are back to school later this week, and I will be back at the easel, working on more of these little paintings of local scenes for a featured artist exhibit at Sage Art Gallery. More details to come!

Summer Classic - Small Painting of Local Scenes, Summer, Ipswich

Summer Classic

6.125 x 5 inches

acrylic on board

Back to the Clam Box in Ipswich!
I really am enjoying painting all these signs and buildings. And there will be a bunch more as I will be the featured artist at Sage Art Gallery at the end of September - and the theme will  be having to do with local signs and buildings (still deciding on a name!).

The grouping I did of buildings in Ipswich for MiXtMedia Gallery has been popular, so  now I am doing a few more to replace the ones that have sold over the last two months. "Summer Classic" is now available at MiXtMedia.

I hope every one has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
I plan to spend some family time - maybe some fun adventures with the boys before school starts again next week....

White Farms - Painting of Local Ice Cream Shop

White Farms

6x6 inches

acrylic on board

Yes, a cow on the roof!
I couldn't resist painting this fun ice cream place with a cow on its roof. (And the ice cream is worth the trip as well!) This is part of the "Scenes from the North Shore" that are now available at Pop Gallery in Gloucester.

We took the kids to a small "Cruise Night" last night in a nearby town. The boys actually thought it was a lot of fun, and I was able to get some new "subjects" for when I can return to my classic car paintings after my show at the end of next month....

Agawam Diner - Small Painting of Local Scene SOLD

Agawam Diner

(Rowley, MA)

6x6 inches

acrylic on board
SOLD

These little building paintings are a lot of fun! I think I need to find more diners to paint. They have a charm all their own - and they seem to be disappearing quickly. This little gem in in Rowley, a nearby town. I have eaten there a few times, but it has been years. I may need to take my kids there some day!

This painting is available through Pop Gallery through September.