sidewalk reading

on a recent afternoon i went out in the hopes of finding an unusual garment or two to add to my vintage collection and while leisurely inspecting an outside display of primarily used bathrobes in varying bright colors, this character right across the street caught my attention. his intention was to read up on the daily obituaries, but he repeatedly got distracted by some attractive and some less attractive women strolling by. i guess he did not find out who was left with an inheritance that day.

oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

baseball cap boy

this young boy is enjoying a fresh pressed mango juice while waiting for his mother who has suddenly dashed off to find the ladies room. her period had started unexpectedly.


oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

this way

this businessman who is a bit disoriented navigating in an unfamiliar part of town has high hopes in being pointed in the right direction to the turkish bath house. the sidewalk cleaner, glad to have a brief interruption of his menial task is happy to assist.


oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

curb meeting

this character, an independent network design consultant, decided to take a little time for himself, perfectly content resting his sturdy behind on the hard curb surface, barely registering the traffic go by as he is thinking about building an effective technological infrastructure for the organization he is currently under contract with. good luck.


oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

just arrived

i noticed this boy on my way to the train station, his suitcase stuffed with dirty socks and science books, waiting for his tardy uncle who is predictably late to pick him up at a nearby parking lot.


oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

bus stop

strolling on a pedestrian overpass on a late afternoon i looked down and spotted a few characters waiting patiently for the bus, the blue man reflecting on his stale marriage, and the brown lady looking forward to have a sumptuous meal.

oil on wood. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008

eastern european uniforms

i have a particular fondness for uniforms of any kind and couldn't resist painting these east european men dressed up in rich colors, enjoying a smoke on a cold day.


oil on board. 6" x 6" in (15 x 15 cm). 2008