An Icee & a Slim Jim
"An Icee & a Slim Jim" 12"x36" acrylic on canvas 2005
My dad wasn’t around much when I was growing up, but that didn’t stop him from being the best dad he knew how to be. He called often, sent greeting cards for every occasion, and later in his life, I found out he always carried pictures of me and my sister wherever he went. Of course, these are all things that weren’t appreciated to the fullest extent until later in my life.
One of my most fondest memories was when he took us to a supermarket named Schwegmann’s. There he would take us to the cafe area where he would buy us an Icee and a Slim Jim, happiness was so simple and inexpensive back then. It’s those small thoughtful moments that made time with my dad so special.
Five years ago I made & brought this painting to him in Colombia as a Father’s Day gift. It’s been 3 years now since he passed away and I find myself often remembering those final moments we had together, especially around Father’s Day…
“think small” MiNi Show Opening Reception 06.12.2010
“think small”
MiNi Art Show @ The Art Center II
www.TACjacksonville.org
229 Hogan St. Above Hemming Plaza Jewelers right next to the Skyway at the corner of Hemming Plaza.
Opening Reception Saturday, 06/12/2010, 7P-9P
I submitted the 3 works below, each work is mini, 5″ or under, and all 3 were juried in to the show. Be sure to come by for this awesome exhibition.
** Remember to support your local artists who work hard to bring you a variety of art and culture to your city 
- “Dingo Goes to Philly” 4″x5″ acrylic on canvas
"You Can Never Be Too Prepared" 4"x5" mixed media on canvas
"Living Trees" 4"x4" acrylic on canvas
Some of my MiNis featured at TAC for First Wednesday artWALK
Return of the Crab... 4"x5" mixed media on canvas
In the Box Again... 5"x5" mixed media on canvas
Red Rover! Red Rover 4"x5" mixed media on canvas
Waiting Again... 4"x5" mixed media on canvas
MiNis, MiNis, & more MiNis
In celebration of “think small” juried art show on June 12th, TAC members have created lots of MiNis for this month’s artWALK 06/02/2010. They will be on display for the month of June @ TAC located 31 W. Adams St. for details on the “think small” juried art show, go to: www.TACjacksonville.org
My Imagination Squared Square: “The Box”
"The Box" 5"x5" mixed media on wood, part of Imagination Squared Project
So, I thought long and hard about what to put on my “square” for the Imagination Squared Project. After much deliberation, I decided to go with my refrigerator box memory. Most of us have a similar experience, someone shows up with a giant box, the next thing you know it’s been turned into a “house” or maybe a “fort.” In this particular depiction, the box was turned into a sort of “ride.”
My sister and I would get a couple of neighborhood kids to help out as we got in the box with the family dog. After we were nice and comfortable, the flaps were closed and that’s when the real fun began. The kids on the outside had the simple but important job of rolling the box down the driveway. Not only was this dangerous, but it was so much fun. I still have no idea how we all survived with only minor bumps and bruises and I know that if the humane society were to find out the dog was involved in this insanity then, he may of been confiscated but, in our defense, he seemed to enjoy it.
