Sid's Shoe Shape Shoe Shop

An actual shop for shoe repairs, Sid's Shoe Shape Shoe Shop was a familiar sight when I was a child. I always thought Mother Hubbard really lived in there. 

Super Skates

I was fearless on my super skates and have a scar or two to show for it. Last time I went skating as an adult, I woke up on a bench with some young fellow asking me was I alright! This is a 6 x 8 watercolor with deckle edges. It can easily be framed with a standard mat and frame. It was painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

McCarthy

This is a commissioned piece I painted with Daler Rowney FW inks. My client was thrilled with the piece and I throughly enjoyed painting the elephant. I always learn something new when I do commissioned pieces. I learned that the curled up trunk of an elephant is a symbol of good luck.

Play Jacks

Coordination was never my strong suit. This statement alone can put my family into hysterics laughing. They would probably say Duh! So, I still can't play jacks but I at least can paint them. This was a new plastic set I painted but I hope to find an old metal set to paint. Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

JUST A PENNY

This is a watercolor of a vintage acorn gum ball machine. I believe it is from the 60's. Then a penny could buy a little kid or a big kid a piece of gum. Painted with MaimeriBlu watercolors.