Introducing No 1, in the “Something to Boot” combination series... $3,400
Something to Boot; Oil on Canvas, 18 x 14. Actual spurs framed to match. Relative size as shown.
There’s beauty in items like battered pots or rusty spurs and I want to hold them up and say, “Wow, look at the muted colors, the textures, the patina”. I then wonder about the history of the object. The spurs seem to be hand made and very old and very used. By a real old-time cowboy? I focus on those unseen qualities by painting a picture for others to appreciate what I see. And maybe inspire them to take the time to focus more often on their own surroundings.
In my new series, I take that a step further by including the actual items in matching frames or mounted as trophies. It’s my “Something to Boot” Series. A still life painting combined with the actual “found” item. A two and three dimensional combination.
I’m also open to accepting commissions for individualized still lifes featuring prized possessions or heirlooms. The subject might be a vase, a jewelry box, a piece of sports equipment, silver service item, any prized possession or heirloom. Send or e mail a snapshot (and a history) of your item and I’ll return a suggested composition and price quotation.

Phone 920-739-8305 to purchase the combination shown.
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