Painting Valentines

With Valentine's Day a little over two weeks away, it was time 

for me to paint If I Were A Toy store's door.

This year I decided to reference the Valentines of my youth.

How many of you remember those sweet perforated Valentines?

The cards came in packs, so you had plenty to share.

I liked that we gave them out to all of our friends!

Do they still make those or something like it?

I hope mine have some of that vintage appeal.

It was fun to do something a little different.

Whomever has captured your heart this year, there's still time to find that perfect surprise!

Like a fish ;)

:::

To each his own.

Thanks for stopping by.

xo, A

Back to School in Brooklyn

Weeeeeeeeeee! 

"I'm King of the World!"

These guys are on their way back to PS58 here in Carroll Gardens.

You're probably surprised by how many animals attend school,

but that's Brooklyn for you ;)

Oops, there goes lunch. Good thing it's all wrapped up,

most of it at least.

:: Full Painting ::

You looking at me?

Pizza Louie and Betty Cinna-bun wave good-bye and wish them luck!

"I hope it's not too hard."

:::

This is my seasonal painting on the front door of

If I Were A Toy store, on the corner of Court and Carroll Street.

I hope the kids have a terrific start back, this week for some

and next week in my neighborhood.

:::

Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend!

Thanks for stopping by.

xo, A

Happy Easter to You!

Buckaroo Bunny wishes you and your family a lovely Easter! 

Thursday I painted this Springtime in Central Park scene for If I Were A Toy 

store in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

This month's door depicts a baby fox and piglet discussing boats 

before setting them for sail, while animals picnic and play.

The weather was nice and lots of kids were out & about after school.

I'm accustomed to people stopping by to watch or ask questions, 

but this time I had some help from a few little local artists.

First, a girl named Lucy came by and played her Viola while 

I painted and then two adorable little girls asked if they could help paint. 

Victoria and Kali did a terrific job taking direction and had just the 

right touch on clouds, flowers, lily pads and some greenery. 

I painted this little fox last year and recently took another look at him. 

I decided he's pretty cute, so he inspired April's door this year.

Hope you find lots of hidden eggs and little presents from the Easter Bun.

* Happy Easter * Happy Spring *

xo, A