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Blue Jay Feathers
I love blue jay feathers! I collect them. They’re so shimmery. I know that some people think blue jays are a nuisance, but not in my book. One day when I was walking home from the bus stop I saw a fledgling bouncing on the side of the road, trying to fly. I walked towards it and,…
The Neverland Banner
I painted this banner for a 2005 production of Peter Pan at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre. It was a companion to the Pirate Banner. The venue is a three-quarter thrust stage and has no fly system. Thus the use of small banners that can be taken out in other ways. The image is based on a Rockwell…
Herring Gull
I painted this cheeky looking fellow for a lovely Scottish gentleman who worked his entire career as a merchant marine. I think he missed the constant company of the herring gulls. Now he has one in his master bath to watch him brush his teeth every morning.
The Story Book Drop
I painted this back drop in two days. I had to work with the fabric hanging from the fly rail, which is double tough. Have you ever tried to paint something that sways back and forth? It’ll make you crazy! (Pro tip: staple the hem to the floor. ) I included the preliminary drawing I…
Reefer Madness Set
Are you dizzy yet from staring at that floor?
The Counting House Shingle
I painted this shingle for a production of A Christmas Carol. I’ve painted this show at least 6 times and this is my favorite sign I did for any of them. It helped that the designer & carpenters conspired to give me a beautifully made surface to work on. Such a lovely shape. The letters…