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"The Buena Vista Cafe" commissioned painting

This 9x12 Acrylic on Canvas commissioned painting features a still life inspired by the popular, historic San Francisco watering hole - The Buena Vista Cafe. This cafe's specialty is an Irish Coffee. The painting was created from my customer's photographs, taken right there at the bar. He lives in Louisville, but visits San Francisco so often that is has become his second home, I think.

This little piece was so much fun to work on - the only problem is, it made me a little thirsty for a perfectly crafted Irish Coffee. 

First 2 photographs below show the painting's progress. Last two show the completed piece. 

"U2 360° Toronto Concert" commissioned painting

This was one of those unique and unexpected painting assignments that I get every now and then. A variety of such commissioned projects is one of the reasons why I love what I do! This little (11x14) painting features the crazy futuristic U2 concert stage from their 360° Tour in a Toronto stadium. The (Chicago-based) customer who ordered this painting one summer night went to a super memorable U2 show in Toronto with a good friend. He then commissioned this piece, which he gave to his friend for his birthday. In the background behind the stadium, peeking out, is Toronto's famous CN Tower. The stars and all the bright lights are enhanced to reflect the crazy illuminated night that the concert created. This painting will help preserve memories of their night at a concert for a long time. 

The 1st photo below is a snapshot of the painting's progress, and the second one shows the finished piece. 

"Logan Square Auditorium" Commissioned Painting

This 12x12 Acrylic on Canvas painting features a building that houses Chicago's Logan Square Auditorium. It was commissioned as a Christmas present and was given to the owner of the landmark venue by his girlfriend. This building has been there for nearly a century, and has many architectural details that make it very unique (such as the eagles perched on its corners). I have seen many great concerts at the Auditorium, and was thrilled to work on this commission! It's been reported to me that this was a very succesful surprise gift. 

Below is a series photos, documenting the painting's progress up to the last shot of it completed.