New Work: Old Flour Sifter

If you happen to be around Sacramento California on February 13th please stop by for my opening with David Lobenberg at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I have over 20 paintings never seen before on display including this lantern painting. I am hoping to make the trip but I am not sure if I can pull it off. Below are the details. If you need a sneak preview please contact Elliott Fouts at efgallery@sbcglobal.net.

Bellow are the details:

Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2010 through March 5, 2010

Second Saturday Reception: February 13, 2010

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.

Tea Pot with Pans and Cook Book Still Life

My wife has a small collection of cook books all over the house. I incorporated them into this composition. The old teapot was purchase at a Thrift store a couple of years ago. I've gotten great mileage on that old tea pot.

Kitchen Ware Still Life No. #1

I got an idea from an outstanding photographer Chris Homan. He put together kitchen utensils as still life's. So with that in mind I gathered a bunch of kitchen ware utensils from my wife's kitchen (she gets upset when I don't put the items back from where I got them - short term memory loss...lol) and collected them in groups in some sort of container. I have about a half dozen of these still life's in the works. In this still life I really wanted to play around with the various textures and angels. The wire with wood makes a great contast. This was fun.

Lily with Pan Still Life

I always enjoyed floral paintings but I seem to have strayed away from it in the past few years. I thought this composition would be interesting. The scratchy Teflon makes for a cool background . The pizza pan seems to be my trade mark lately. I guess you can tell I'm a paesan.

Grandmother's Colander with Rose

This vintage colander belonged to my wife's late Grandmother who collected all sorts of vintage and classic kitchen tools and items. This colander hangs in our kitchen.

Tomato Still Life

Tomato Still Life on canvas.

Twin Banana's Still Life

I completed this small painting (9" x 12" on canvas) last week. It is being shipped to the Elliott Fouts Gallery tomorrow for my opening with David Lobenberg February 2010. I am very fortunate to have the luxury to work with Elliott who has given me this opportunity to exhibit my new work. In this day and age with the economy the way it is, I am honored to being given a chance to showcase some of my work. If you want to see a peek of the show contact the Gallery and they will make arrangements to send you some of images that will be on display.

Two Corns ! Still Life for Up Coming Show

I completed this small painting (9" x 12" on canvas) last week. It is being shipped to the Elliott Fouts Gallery tomorrow for my opening with David Lobenberg February 2010. I am very fortunate to have the luxury to work with Elliott who has given me this opportunity to exhibit my new work. In this day and age with the economy the way it is, I am honored to being given a chance to showcase some of my work. If you want to see a peek of the show contact the Gallery and they will make arrangements to send you some of images that will be on display.

Opening at the Miller Gallery

The opening of the 'Holiday Show - size matters" at the Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, OH is tonight. I was hoping to make it but I have family over for the Holiday and am unable to drop in. I hope to post some pictures from the opening later next week. I hope to make a visit maybe in December. There are some great paintings by some talented artist.

Hi Jump Crate Still Life with Creamer and Grapes

Painting heading out to the Elliott Fouts Gallery next week.

Family Circle - Pots and Pans

I recently completed this large canvas painting (24" x 24") for the Miller Gallery. I had fun with the comics (you have to look really close but its there). I have several smaller paintings with this type of theme going to the Elliott Fouts Gallery for my exhibition in February. Hope to post those images larger next week.

I got this idea going through some old kitchen pots and pans at an estate sale. The woman who lived in this old house in the outskirts of Detroit used old newspaper and comics as a lining for her cabinets and drawers. Hence this painting.

Pomegranate and Senorita Still Life

Pomegranate with Senorita. When this painting is complete - off it goes to California.

Apple and Jacks of Cards

"Apple and Jacks of Cards"

This large canvas painting will be included in my February Show at the Elliott Fouts Gallery....a sneak preview I guess.

Sping Toy on Melon Top Crate

This spinning top was one of my sons favorite toys as a child. I was going through some of his toys awhile ago and found so many interesting objects to paint.

By the way, my cats are intrigued by this spinning toy -freaks them out a little.

This 12" x 12" painting on canvas will be included in my show in February at the Elliott Fouts Gallery.

Jolly Rabbit Crate Painting !

This is my forth crate painting. I just couldn't pass up this old jolly Rabbit crate image. I decided to show the age of this old crate with more detail and texture.

Oil on canvas 12" x 16".

Buckaroo Crate Apple Painting !

This is my second crate painting that I recently completed. I thought is would be fun to paint this old buck! Fun indeed.




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Crazy for Cocoa Puffs !

Back by popular demand - this is my second new vintage food package art.

Breakfast was always my favorite meal. As a kid, breakfast was my favorite meal - when else can you eat a meal that has so much sugar and fun in it! lol...

The truth is - I still love my cereal in the morning.

This painting is 14" x 18" oil on canvas and shipped to Califonia for display at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. If you are interested please send them an email.

GRRREEATT! Frosted Flakes Art -Vicini

Back by popular demand - new vintage food package art.

As a kid I loved Frosted Flakes. I could eat a huge bowl full. Breakfast was always my favorite meal. As a kid, breakfast was my favorite meal - when else can you eat a meal that has so much sugar and fun in it! lol...

The truth is - I still love my cereal in the morning.

This painting is 14" x 18" oil on canvas and shipped to Califonia for display at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. If you are interested please send them an email.

Blue Wing Art Gallery Exhibition

Here are some images from the exhibition I had back in May at the Blue Wing Art Gallery - offered by the Elliott Fouts Gallery, Sacramento California.

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05/02/2009

Marles in Blue - Still Life

Marbles in Blue...

Ketchup Painting

Its been awhile since I painted on my ketchup paintings.

Cherry Pie Still Life - Michigan Cheeries

Cherry season in Michigan and I can't resist the temptation for cherry pie. My wife and I have been busy picking raspberries and strawberries the last few weeks. My wife hsa been treating me like royalty. She's canned 22 can's of raspberry jam and over a dozen cans of strawberry jam this week only - now cherry pie - will it ever stop..lol. I am one lucky guy!

Creamers Still Life

Here is a still life that I put together from a bunch of creamers and sugar dispensers that I've collected over the past few years.

Cars Galore Series !

I put together a group of these small (4" x 4") paintings of vintage cars. These are fun and nostalgic to paint. I thought it would be interesting to group them together.

Rose with Vintage Clippers Still Life

Oil Still Life on wood 7.25" x 7.25" on 3/4" wood with painted sides.

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: 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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New Work: Vintage Camera

This is the forth painting in my latest project. This camera belongs to my Father-in-law. I just love those old vintage cameras. The surface on this painting is really neat. I don't think the photo serves it justice. 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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New Work: Vicini - Old Wrench

This is the second in my latest project. This old wrench has been through some rough times. The wear and tear on this tool tells the story. 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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Blue Wing Art Gallery Exhibition

I was honored to be exhibited at the Woodland Art Gallery in Woodland California last May. I want to thank Elliott Fouts for all his assistance and for setting up and making all the arrangements.

Check out the art gallery.

Glass with Lime and Lemon Still Life Painting

I've not posted many paintings in the past few weeks because I have started a new body of work that I am pretty excited about. The paintings are much larger and the technique is very expressive for me. I hope to complete around 15 to 20 pieces and hopefully get a chance to exhibit them. Periodically, I will post a few to give you a glimpse.

This particular still life painting was shipped to California for display at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. If you are interested please send them an email.

Robots Crate Painting

A few weeks back I was channel surfing and came across 'Lost in Space'. I remember how much I used to love that show as a kid. After watching that for a few minutes I thought it would be fun to add a Robot to one of my crate paintings. So here it is....lol

SOLD

Ice Cream Scoopers Composition

I put together another composition with spoons, ice cream scoopers of all sorts. My wife has a nice collection.

SOLD

Pots and Pans Series # 2

I've been working on a couple of paintings that encompass some of my wife's pots and pans. I found the texture and composition interesting to paint.

SOLD

Pots and Pans !

Continuing my interest in kitchen art, I found it interesting this collection of pots and pans.

SOLD

Felix the Cat !

Felix the Cat !

Betty Boop Painting

Rubber Duck in Sink !

Rubber Duckie !

Grandmothers Letter Scale Still Life

My wife's Grandmother who passed away some years ago at the age of 102 left us this letter scale. I found it so different and unique. My wife and her Grandmother shared many letters when she was a child. She loved to visit her Grandmother's farm in Ohio. The farm has since been sold. Our family misses her and her little farm land in Findlay Ohio.