Small Pieces

One of my New Year's resolutions was to clean up the studio a bit, beat back the accumulated bedlam.  Part of the chaos is a small pile of watercolor paper scraps, leftovers from prepping larger paintings.  So, in an attempt to shrink the pile, I've been doing some small studies, mostly alternate versions of cars that show up in larger paintings.  No mermaids, tentacles, or improbable situations, just a pure vehicular experience.

3x5 to 4x6 inches or so, painted in watercolor.

Surf Weirdos #14

As it turns out, the rear engine layout of the Chevrolet Corvair Van makes it extremely maneuverable in all kinds of waves (in my mind).

9.25x13.75 inches, painted in watercolor.  Available on Daily Paintworks.

Tractor Weirdo #2

"Yes, you too can grow your own soul harvesting harbinger of doom.  It's just like a chia pet, with overtones of apocalyptic terror.  Call in the next ten minutes and we'll include the riding lawnmower kit for FREE!"

10x14 inches, painted in HUMAN SOULS!!   I mean watercolor.  Right, watercolor.

Available at Daily Paintworks.

Warglobe #2

You too can create your very own cybernetic submersible engine of destruction.  First, you need to find the world's biggest gumball machine...

11x14 inches, painted in watercolor.  Available soon at Daily Paintworks.

The Fishensteins

A couple pieces inspired by an earlier piece, The Bride Of Fishenstein.  I see the head of Fishy and I think that it'd make a cool balloon.  Then of course, it occurs to me he's going to need some company.  Maybe I'll add a Dracula to the pile someday.

Both pieces are 9x14 inches, painted in watercolor.  Available at Daily Paintworks.

Warglobe #3

Sometimes, you look back on an idea and ask yourself, "Where the hell did THAT come from?"

11x13.75 inches, painted in watercolor.  Available for purchase at Daily Paintworks.

Aerial Weirdos #17

What's the story here.  Is this an innocent repair operation, or sinister sabotage?  Or is it just a painting of a hitchhiker who's been to the hardware store?  I just don't know.  Nice car though.

This is the third time I have painted this particular wagon, although this is the first time I've painted it airborne.  It's sort of evolved into this strange, pseudo-allegorical "good vs. evil" with a light peppering of "Don't jump to conclusions."  Can't wait to see the fourth one.


11.5x15 inches, painted in watercolor.