At the Movies, 30x40 oil on canvas

 

Many years ago (and I do mean many) when I was a newborn, we lived in an apartment above a movie theater and my dad managed the theater. This depicts my mother holding me, surrounded by the stars of that day, above, left to right, clockwise: Hedy Lamar, Fred and Ginger, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart and Donna Reed, Vivian Leigh and Olivia deHavilland, and Orson Welles.

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Cell Phone Cutie, 8x10 Oil on Canvas, Child with Phone

 

This little cutie was so engrossed in his phone that he was ignoring the sweet, fat treat beside him. The scene was further enhanced by the beam of sunlight on his head. 

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Daisy, 16x20 Oil Painting Dog Portrait

 

This painting is for dear friends who recently lost this sweet dog.

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Surfspray, 24x18 Original Oil Seascape

I really enjoy painting waves with a lot of action. I always loved reading seafaring tales when I was a kid. As an adult, I have only been on ships twice, and both were in storms with waves much bigger this. There is nothing romantic about seasickness. I am quite content seeing the beauty of the surf from the beach. 

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Dragonfly, 6x8.75 Original Watercolor Painting

You can't say I don't do a variety of artworks. This is watercolor on a paper that is very textured and fun to paint on. I got it at Derek Gores Rocky Water Mercantile on Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie, where you can find art supplies and a wide assortment of unusual items.

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Snowy Farm, oil painting

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This was the scene one morning at our daughter's home in Pennsylvania. There's nothing like morning light and long shadows.

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Audrey Hepburn, Collage on Canvas

 

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This was a commission that I did a while back. I used pictures and articles from Audrey Hepburn's movies and it was a pleasant walk down Memory Lane. I still remember when "Sabrina" came out and we all went out and bought slacks like Audrey was wearing:

And from Roman Holiday, the way she tied her scarf became the way everyone tied their scarf:

When Audrey grew old, she didn't bother with a facelift, just faced the world with wrinkles and all 

and she was still beautiful. Here are some of her quotes:

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; 

and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

I can testify to what UNICEF means to children because I was among those who received food

and medical relief right after World War II.

Paris is always a good idea.