Theatrical Signs

I painted these for 4 different shows in 3 different theatres.   I had fun working on The Full Monty.   Painting under black lights is trippy.   Pretty Lady is so pretty, isn’t she?  It’s an homage to Tamara De Lempica’s work.  I can’t remember what show the General Store sign is for.  The vintage Pepsi sign & the bunting were for Damn Yankees.Read more

The Story Book Drop

I painted this  back drop in two days.  I had to work with the fabric hanging from the fly rail, which is double tough.  Have you ever tried to paint something that sways back and forth?  It’ll make you crazy! (Pro tip: staple the hem to the floor. )  I included the preliminary drawing I made for the director.  We chose the illustrations later. This was for a production of Into the Woods at New Bern Civic Theatre.  I hearRead more

The Pirate Banner

I painted this Pirate Banner for Peter Pan at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre in 2005.  Loved this production.  The original design had a cigarette held between  the teeth but the director nixed it.  Not a good example for the kids, I guess.  I would’ve added to the badness look, but I still love it.  One of my favorites.  I think the dimensions were 6’x12′.Read more