Three trips to Vegas, three years, three Welcome to Las Vegas Sign paintings. Here is number three…
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Painting Process Uma Black Mamba From Kill Bill
Painting Process The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign Redux 2012
Vegas baby! For a second year, Ari Lankin and yours truly, this year joined by Paul Zepeda, shipped off to Vegas for nine days of painting madness. I’m starting off with my Welcome to Las Vegas Redux painting… here is last year’s.
Painting Process | Berry’s Favorite Place in Larchmont, New York
And without further adieu: the final piece on the Larchmont series: Berry’s Favorite Place.
Painting Process Laura’s Favorite Place in Larchmont New York
Here is the second painting in my Larchmont, New York commissioned series for the wonderful Hoffman family. This particular 24″X30″ canvas is painted from the perspective of sitting in the hot tub… and is aptly entitled, “Laura’s Favorite Place”.
Manhattan Mural at Jake’s Saloon, West 57th Street and 10th Avenue, by Borbay & Penn
The owners of Jake’s Saloon commissioned Artist Jeremy Penn and yours truly to create an old-tyme Manhattan scene on the 11X26 foot exterior brick wall at their 875 10th Avenue location, at the North West corner of West 57th and 10th Avenue. We relished the opportunity to make our mark on the Manhattan landscape.
Painting Process | Marilyn Monroe, Andy Would Understand
A few years back, I was strolling along Madison Avenue when I happened upon an “up-scale” thrift store. There, perched high upon the wall was Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol — a 25.5″X25.25″ reproduction shimmering in the low light. After no small amount of negotiations, $125 later I found myself with a fake Andy tucked under my arm, but six blocks from his old townhouse on Lex and 89th.
Painting Process | The Flag House, 24 Helena Avenue Larchmont NY
After raising two children over 30 years, the Hoffman family has placed their house on the market. So, being commissioned to paint their storied home — theFlag House in Larchmont, New York was a special project. To truly comprehend the warm memories of this special place, I had the pleasure of spending an evening at the house, grilling, swimming and chatting with the family.
Painting Process | The Luxor Las Vegas at Night
Painting Process | Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas
The Sahara hotel, slated to close forever next week, was the first location I was asked to leave. Anywhere. In the world.
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