Firefighter Tribute

There was a special challenge for the Paint Parkville event this year, a collection of fireman's tools against the backdrop of the fire truck.  Using both brush and knife, I painted this in oil.  It is very meaningful to work on something like this for our first responders, who put their lives on the line every day.  Always great to mix things up, and a nice change of pace to get in the studio!   Painting number 2096 in 2096 days.

Award of Distinction Still Life
Paint Parkville 2018

Fireman Nutcracker

This Firefighter nutcracker is super cool with his rope and ladder!  His eyes are not the traditional style, and his head shape also varies from the norm.  It is just like the giant nutcrackers outside Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. It is so fun to paint these characters - and I think the possibilities are endless!  This painting makes 1428 in 1428 days  :)