oil on panel, 2013
5" x 7" (12.7cm x 17.78cm)
I can't think of anything that says Halloween better than painted steel and asphalt, can you? ; )
At least in my version.
I could paint actual pumpkins but there are enough of those.
Every year the Phillips 66 refinery in Wilmington California paints one of their oil tanks, shaped like a pumpkin, for Halloween.
It takes more than 100 gallons of
In the spirit of Halloween I couldn't resist having some fun with it by churning up the sky and bringing the Jack-o-lantern to life rather than doing a more straight forward approach.
Even this view suggests he is rising from behind the asphalt berm.
"Smilin' Jack"
The seething cauldron begins its boil
Toward Halloween He starts his toilThe seething cauldron begins its boil
His rise each season is his knack
For all who seek a holiday snack
What lies ahead is why He smiles
Ask those who have fallen for His wiles
His invite just might be a trap
If true, for you, will be your hap
-David J Teter-
Have fun sleeping tonight!250
*This is a horrible quality image!
More image quality upload problems with blogger.
It's random, some days it works, todays is dreadful. Very frustrating!
Please see DAILY PAINTWORKS for the better image.
I wish I knew what to do about it. If anyone out there has the answer please let me know.
**I have updated this post with a 'fixed' photo. This is how it should have looked in the first place.
See this post for an explanation.
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