Underdog
6 x 6 oil on panel, black floater frame.
Underdog ... the superhero with a dad body. (There's hope for us all). My aunt alleges that when I was three, I used to tie a towel around my neck, for a cape, and run around saying, “Have no fear, Underdog is here.” And I admit, that sounds like something I would do.
This character combined two of my greatest loves: Dogs and superheroes.
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Michigan J. Frog
6x6 Oil on panel, black floater frame.
Michigan J. Frog was a Merrie Melodies character. The ongoing gag was, that a talented frog gets discovered by a man who hoped to get rich. He soon learns the frog will only sing and dance in front of him, and no one else. My mom could probably relate to this guy, since even though she paid for years of piano lessons for me, I always refused to play in front of other people. Sorry mom. But also, my piano teacher was a horrible woman. (Dolores Umbridge, from "Harry Potter", was most certainly based on my piano teacher). I still have an irrational fear of Wednesday afternoons.
About my Hallmark Ornaments Series
This oil painting was done from a Hallmark Christmas ornament. My entire Christmas tree is cartoon ornaments. I’m not immature, YOU’RE immature.
Batmobile
6x6 Oil on panel, black floater frame.
This painting is of the Batmobile from the original 1966 TV series. (I think I saw every re-run of this show as a kid.) To my mind, this Batmobile is the best Batmobile. I’ll have none of your tank-like, spaceship-looking nonsense from later Batman films. Just give me the original groovy Batmobile from the 60’s designed by the guy who also brought us, the Munsters’ coach, and the classic Beverly Hillbillies’ hooptie. I like my Batmobiles, like I like my TV shows. Campy.
Who was the best batman: Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, or Adam West? Trick question. The answer is always Adam West.
About my Hallmark Ornaments Series
This oil painting was done from a Hallmark Christmas ornament. My entire Christmas tree is cartoon ornaments. I’m not immature, YOU’RE immature.
Mach 5
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6x6 Oil on panel, black floater frame.
The Mach 5 was my husband's first car crush. He tells me that as a kid, he used to know the function for every single button on the steering wheel. I don't remember watching "Speed Racer" with that much attention, though it did make me want a chimp for a pet.
I switched my palette up a little for this painting (and for the Batmobile). I swapped out my usual burnt umber to the more neutral and earthy raw umber. Mainly because my husband is a raw umber kind of guy, and as it turns out, this is his favorite painting from my 25 Days of Minis.
About my Hallmark Ornaments Series
This oil painting was done from a Hallmark Christmas ornament. My entire Christmas tree is cartoon ornaments. I’m not immature, YOU’RE immature.
Animal, Zoom Call
6x6 Encaustic on panel, black floater frame.
Animal was like that friend in high school, who you know you shouldn't hang out with because the night always ends weird, but you hang out with him anyway.
About my Muppet Series of paintings
The holidays are all about spending time with family. My family used to watch "The Muppet Show" together. I added the Zoom call icons at the bottom of each painting, since, for many in 2020, Zoom calls have replaced in-person family time.
These encaustic paintings of Muppets are reminders of family gatherings in the time of COVID.
Of course, in addition to families, many companies are using Zoom to hold meetings. And what would make every business meeting better? Having a Muppet Zoom-bomb your video call.
Miss Piggy, Zoom Call
6x6 Encaustic on panel, black floater frame.
Miss Piggy was the original diva. She’s that one girl who tried out for the lead role in the high school play, then went all Black Swan when she got it. Also, she will karate chop your face if you make a swine joke, because she is a friggin lady.
About my Muppet Series of paintings
The holidays are all about spending time with family. One thing we used to do as a family, was watch "The Muppet Show". I added the Zoom call icons at the bottom of each painting, since, for many people in 2020, Zoom calls have replaced our in-person family time.
These encaustic paintings of Muppets are reminders of family gatherings in the time of COVID.
Of course, in addition to families, many companies are using Zoom this year to hold meetings. And what would make every business meeting better? Having a Muppet Zoom-bomb your video call.
Gonzo, Zoom Call
6x6 Encaustic on panel, black floater frame.
Gonzo is like that guy in high school who is remarkably unremarkable, other than his odd attraction to chickens. He's also the guy who comes up with the worst talent show skits, and still, unironically, calls himself "The Great". Gonzo takes weird to new levels.
About my Muppet Series of paintings
The holidays are all about spending time with family. My family used to watch "The Muppet Show" together. I added the Zoom call icons at the bottom of each painting, since, for many in 2020, Zoom calls have replaced in-person family time.
These encaustic paintings of Muppets are reminders of family gatherings in the time of COVID.
Of course, in addition to families, many companies are using Zoom to hold meetings. And what would make every business meeting better? Having a Muppet Zoom-bomb your video call.