Tinkerton and Crossword

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My neighbor Reina Mia Brill makes these very distinctive creatures out of wood, pottery and knitted wire. I acquired this little fellow who she calls a Tinkerton. Why is he on top of a crossword puzzle? Because he looks like a very erudite fellow to me. I also like the complex shadow he throws on the b/w graphic of the puzzle. 

In hindsight now, I'm thinking he looks a bit stunned. Maybe this piece should be called "Crosswords Were the Death of Him". What do you think?

You can find Reina's work online at: http://www.reinamiabrill.com

City Island Monopoly IV

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Another watercolor of my handmade Monopoly board. I like the graphic look of the board and money being so flat and geometric in their blocks of color, juxtaposed against the dimensional playing pieces.

Wall Drug Landscape V

Moisture in the morning air diffuses the landscape and is so thickly rising off the field in spots that it looks like smoke.

Christmas Village House I

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I have a small set of these Christmas village houses, each complete with its own landscaped yard. They were made by my Uncle John Nelson, probably back in the 50s. There are little cutouts at the back so that you can poke a bulb from your string of lights inside and it will light up the windows. He used to sell them at his own church fair, and because he was married to my grandmother's sister, he also sold them at my grandmother's church (Grace Episcopal) here on City Island. I often wonder how many survived and are still going under the tree or on mantles every year. I cherish them!

I am very pleased with the sense of the glowing light and the irridescent "snow" glitter on the house in this painting. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

Pop Art & Pop Caps IV

Can't leave the wonderful Peter Max out of this series. I love how the root beer cap in particular and the shadows dovetail with the coloring in his poster.

Home Plate with Lemon

Friends of mine gave me a whole slew of these old cans. They are actually reproductions and are empty, sealed cans. This one would have had hominy grits in it. I do love the graphics on these cans.

Wall Drug Landscape IV

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We thought we were immune the first time we went west. But by the time you see what seems to be the 1 millionth sign about Wall Drug, you are inexorably drawn in. There is no escaping, you feel compelled to go see what all the hype is about.