"Merica" - San Jose, Costa Rica

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This painting is a close copy of a piece of sheet metal found in a junk yard. The interesting thing about it is that the lettering has been free form without use of stencil. It was fun trying to copy.

#28  5" x 7" acrylic on archival linen canvas    SOLD

"On The Job" - San Jose, Costa Rica

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These stunning numbers were attached to a dynamite pair of legs. Last seen in the Budget-Rent-A-Car near the San Jose, Costa Rica airport on Sunday, March 21, 6 p.m.

#27     5 x 7 acrylic on archival Masonite board          SOLD

"Croc-a-gator" - Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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This is a bit of an imaginative image of the Crocodiles located in the Rio Grande de Tarcoles. They appear to grow up to 12 feet long, as judged from a safe distance atop a bridge, are usually covered in mud and do not seem inclined to move much.


#26     5 x 7 acrylic archival linen canvas            $60

"Tomato" - Tres Rios, Costa Rica

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Tomatoes are grown by farmers in the countryside and brought to the city Sunday mornings for sale at the local outdoor market called Zapote. These are tomatoes like the ones we had as kids. They have an earthy smell and are still warm when purchased from basking in the tropical sun.


#25     5 x 7 acrylic on archival Masonite board               $50

"Dos Chayotes" - Tres Rios, Costa Rica

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I loved their bright green color and especially their unique shape. This is a rather comical looking vegetable and thus inspired me to make further drawings. This veggie can be chopped, steamed or stir-fried, and mixed with corn, peppers, onions and garlic for a delicious succotash.

#24     5 x 7 acrylic on archival Masonite board              SOLD

"Antiquated Housing" - San Jose, Costa Rica

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This is very old housing that will soon be demolished. The lack of ventilation and light are considered unhealthy. Really? Nonetheless, the former inhabitants found pleasure in painting their homes bright colors.

#23     5 x 7 acrylic on archival Masonite board              SOLD

"Mountain Road" - Cartago, Costa Rica

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This country is all mountainous except for the central valley in which is located the capital, San Jose, at 3500 feet above sea level. The views from the mountain roads are beautiful and breathtaking, but can also be dangerous for drivers. Most roads are two-lanes and support 18 wheel trucks. If a drop-off is particularly steep, wood stumps and wire are sometimes constructed as a visual warning.


#22     5 x 7 acrylic on archival Masonite board               $50

"Casa Verde" - San Jose, Costa Rica

 

This is another version of an older home in Costa Rica. It is now more common to build houses of cement brick with a smooth cement plaster surface and a coat of paint. The newer construction seems to be moving away from primary colors to earth tones or white.


#21     5"  x  7"   acrylic on archival Masonite board               $50

"Casa Amarillo" - San Jose, Costa Rica

This is one of the older homes in Costa Rica. It is wood construction. Homes are frequently painted bright colors. Notice the lack of chimney. The temperatures are so agreeable in this country that furnaces and most often air conditioners are unnecessary.

#20    5"  x  7" acrylic on archival Masonite board              SOLD

"The Hood" - Curridabat, Costa Rica

This is a painting of a typical home in our neighborhood. The painting represents the peacefulness of Semana Santa [Holy Week], the week prior to Easter Sunday. This week is considered holiday time and the majority of the residents head to the beach.


#19     5"  x  7"   acrylic on archival Masonite board               $50

"The Beautiful Pacific" - Manual Antonio, Costa Rica

The beaches in Costa Rica are incredibly clean and beautiful. The sand is almost white and very hot being 9 degrees from the Equator. Thankfully there is shade along the edge before the jungle and wildlife take over.


#18     5"  x  7"   acrylic on archival Masonite board               SOLD

"Dos Mangos Dulces II" - Curridabat, Costa Rica

A second painting of those deliciously sweet set of mangoes. They have since been incorporated into a smoothie with frozen bananas.


#17     5"  x  7"    H2O oil on archival linen canvas               $50

"Nature Air" - Manual Antonio, Costa Rica

Nature Air and Taca airlines both fly short hops within the country making a four hour car trip a faster, easier ride from all parts of Costa Rica to one of the two major airports located here. Not only that, you can see out the cock-pit window from your seat.


#16     5"  x  7"   acrylic on archival linen canvas                $60.00