From the Artist
Every painting has a story. Here are some of my personal reflections on a few of the works in my collection.
I painted this clown at age 18 in 1957. It sat in storage for over 50 years while I built my career as a CPA. When I retired in 2009 and eventually returned to painting in late 2019, this piece reminded me that the passion was always there — it just needed time.
Frank, Dean, Sammy, and the gang. These guys defined cool for an entire generation. I grew up listening to them and watching them perform. Painting them together felt like a tribute to an era of entertainment that will never be matched.
That's me on the left. The Teddy Bears had a hit song in 1958 that sold 2 million copies. A young Phil Spector was in the group. I was there when that music was everywhere — painting this brought it all back.
Before he was president, Reagan was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. I admired how he carried himself — always composed, always confident. This portrait captures the man I remember from both his acting days and his years in the White House.
Danny DeVito is one of those performers who makes everything better just by showing up. His energy, his humor, his range — I wanted to capture that spark in this portrait. He's a genuine original.
General Patton was a larger-than-life figure. George C. Scott's portrayal in the film is what most people picture, and that's what inspired this painting. The combination of strength, ego, and brilliance made him one of the most fascinating figures of World War II.
Ralph and Ed — two of the funniest characters ever put on television. Jackie Gleason and Art Carney had a chemistry that was completely natural. I grew up watching The Honeymooners and it still makes me laugh. This one was pure joy to paint.
William Boyd played Hopalong Cassidy and was one of the great cowboy heroes of the 1950s. Every kid wanted to be a cowboy back then, and Hoppy was the gold standard. Painting him felt like revisiting my childhood.
The chocolate factory scene is one of the most iconic moments in television history. Lucille Ball was a comedic genius — her timing, her physicality, her fearlessness. This painting captures one of those unforgettable moments that still makes people smile decades later.
Joyce is someone special to me. Painting people you know and care about is a different experience entirely — you're not just capturing a likeness, you're trying to capture a person. I hope this portrait does her justice.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were the greatest comedy team of the 1950s. Their chemistry was electric — Dean the cool straight man, Jerry the wild card. I loved painting them together at the microphone, right in their element.
Basketball at its finest — the energy, the competition, the athleticism. I wanted to capture that moment of pure intensity when the game is on the line. Sports have always been a passion of mine, and this painting reflects that.
Groucho, Harpo, and Chico — three of the most brilliantly funny people who ever lived. Their humor was anarchic, intelligent, and completely unlike anything else. Painting the Marx Brothers was a delight from start to finish.