El Mercado

This is a small scene of the under-roof market in Alajuela, Costa Rica, minus the people yelling at you.

La Amistad

This is “The Friendly” corner store in Rio Segunda, Alajuela, Costa Rica.

To Conquer Your Hunger

There are some things I could have done differently but I am proud of this painting. It’s got a message and a subtle look. It’s based on a painted wall advertisement in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Get Your Hands Off Me, You…

…cute lil’ monkey.

 

Watercolor Pine Trees

Painting snow is easy. You just don’t paint it. It’s painting everything around it that’s hard.

Visit The Gem City

Travel posters can be lots of fun. I worked on variations of this one for quite a while before giving up. I’m happy with it, despite the Leaning Carillons of Dayton.

Funny Raccoon

According to the National Trappers Association, “raccoons do not hibernate during extreme weather, but they do stay in dens for weeks at a time using up stored body fats.” Sounds a lot like hibernation to me.