New Work: Carpenters Hand Drill: Vicini

My wife's Grandfather's old hand drill. This drill is surprisingly heavy and solid. I really enjoy the old wooded handle and solid frame.

New Work by Vicini

I found these tools really cool. All used for some sort of measurement. I picked these tools out at a garage sale. These tools are one of my favorites.

New Work: Old Flour Sifter

My wife and I live near an old Farm/Greenhouse that has been in the area as long as I can remember. A few weeks back we were driving by the Farm when we noticed that they were having an estate sale. We decided to stop by. While talking with the owner she told me that her husband recently died and that they were in the process of selling the estate. She went on to tell me that he was in his mid 50's and suffered a heart attack. He loved his Greenhouse and would get up at 5:00 am every morning and work to 8:00 pm every night. He loved his plants. She went to tell me that it was too much work for her to take care of the horses and the Greenhouse. She plans on keeping the horses but intends to sell the Greenhouse. ..another landmark going away.

Getting back to the story, the owner was selling just about everything. Going through the stack of stuff I came across a box that contained many old kitchen tools. Some were very old and rusted. Of course those appealed to me. I asked what she wanted for this old Flour Sifter. She said 25 cents. I said 'sold'. I also purchased a hand held mixer and a few other odds and ends. I felt a bond with these old tools. I wish I could hear the stories that they could tell about this old Farm/Greenhouse that was going away.

New Work : Lantern Still Life by Vicini

My wife and I went to an estate sale a few weeks ago. We found some really cool stuff. In the corner of the garage of this old house in a suburb outside of Detroit, I found this old lantern between some studs. The estate planner didn't even know it was available - I bought it for a few bucks. I thought it would make for a neat still life. The only problems was that when I bagged it up and put it make car, it leaked kerosene. It stunk up the whole car. Heavy price for a $2.00 lantern.

New Work: Grandfathers Saw

This is the seventh painting in my latest project. This saw belonged to my wife's Grandmother. This is oil on canvas 24" x 30". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Dad's Router

This is the sixth painting in my latest project. This beaten down router belongs to my father. The 82 year old still works as a carpenter and was a master at his craft in his prime. It was always a joy watching him work. This is oil on canvas 16" x 20". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Old Carpenters Clamp

This is the fifth painting in my latest project. This old clamp belongs to my father. He has been a carpenter for just about his entire life. I just love those old vintage tools. This is oil on canvas 14" x 18". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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