The Life of the Party Suite
Throughout my 45-year career as a visual artist, some of my most rewarding moments have come while creating artwork commissioned by my private and corporate clients.
Recently, I completed a commissioned piece for an adventurous client who wanted to bring a sense of fun and celebration to his Marin County home. This commissioned piece was to hang in a spot that previously featured a large painting by Frank Stella. Quite a challenge
So, here’s what I came up with…
The Life of the Party Suite
L to R, Life of the Party, #2, #1, #3
Entitled The “Life of the Party Suite,” it features 3 canvases, all measuring 6 feet by 3 feet. The center canvas features a nattily attired male figure of the human/animal variety.
Life of the Party #1
72”x36”
Acrylic on canvas
This center canvas is based on a smaller piece that I painted, aptly entitled “Dancin’ Fool.”
Dancin’ Fool
37”x23”
Acrylic on Canvas
On either side, our hero is flanked by two female figures who are in a decidedly celebratory mood. These ladies are formidable, displaying a combination of defiant sensuality and sly wit. They harken back to iconic women of my childhood such as Dolly Parton, Ann Margret and San Francisco legend, Carol Doda.
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Mess with these ladies at your own peril…..
Life of the Party #2
72”x36”
Acrylic on Canvas
Life of the Party #3
72”x36”
Acrylic on Canvas
The Life of the Party Suite was recently installed in my client’s home by the expert team at Norton Fine Art Handling.
