#47 of 50 "For You Daddy"

"For You Daddy", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x 5"    SOLD

I was probably only 8 years old when my folks, my brother and I took a trip to Sacramento to see my Aunt Helen & Uncle Ralph. We were all very excited to see the "BEST" store on Arden Way. Household items were on the list but my Dad decided to buy a banjo. It came with a music book to teach you how to play it and "pick" a few tunes. This painting is very symbolic as it includes "paintings on the wall" of the American flag, his love for fishing, working in the oil fields and being on the tractor day and night to raise many crops plus Bell Carter Olives. It also got printed on his new business cards. He gave one to Robin at the coffee shop saying "This is my life". She was very impressed. This one's "For You Daddy". Thank You for all you do!

#38 of 50 "Banjo Love"

"Banjo Love", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 500# Paper, 5"x 5" SOLD

“Banjo Love”  Well, I have to Thank my Dad, Jim Mole, for his constant stream of ideas and ongoing support for me to paint. This painting was sketched from my Dad’s banjo. He bought it some 40 years ago. It came with a songbook so now and then he gets inspired to “pluck” a couple of tunes. This 5 string instrument has a lot of character. Daddy loves the sounds of Roy Clark, Jerry Van Dyke and Johnny Ray.  This is painting #38. Watch the BLOG for the next 12 paintings to emerge. A poster will be created at that time representing all 50 images from this new Music Series. It will then be sent out to all of the major Jazz Festivals throughout the United States. See you this Saturday, March 24 from 2-5pm for my show at Hudson Street Wineries!