Rettig Tea Co. Commission for the Ho-liday

The Rettig Tea Company isn't an actually brand, tea just happens to be a common interest between the three family members this window was commissioned for. Rettig daughter, Clare asked me to whip up a lil somethin' before she visited some family in Indiana for the ho-liday.
So here we are..

"Rettig Tea Co" Approx 18x18 inches SOLD

Manly

     Man Cave as defined by the mancavesite.org

man cave n. A dedicated area of a house,
such as a basement, workshop, or garage,
where a man can be alone or socialize with his friends

     
This is a commissioned wind-ow for.. guess who? A fella named Lonny.

     

     Manly name, Lonny. Manly wind-ow, man cave. The cave in question is, from what I'm told, more of a complete barn on a farm. Ping pong is the main attraction but I do believe there are alcoholic beverages and darts as well. I would hope, at least, there's more than just ping pong in a barn on a farm! Barn cave just doesn't have the same ring.

    
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This window was found at a Cincinnati building material recylery. The banner in the design is from an old matchbox label. The font is similar to old whiskey bottles. Fire and booze... manly. The frame was clear coated with a lovely semi-gloss to keep the red paint detail.

"Man Cave" Approx 28 inches x 26 inches. SOLD

Commission Week - Today: "For Madmen Only" for Justin in Cleveland

Herman Hesse's 'Steppenwolf' has been in my back pocket recently. I found the first Chapter title or opening line, "For Madmen Only" to be just charming.

So charming, in fact, I made a wind-ow for it. The font style used is representative of a vintage book cover font.

"MADMEN"  28 inches x 16 inchesSOLD

Happy Birthday Jumpin' Jack Flash

Every year I scoot on home for the end of November not only for the Thanksgiving holiday but also for good ol' Dad's birthday. This November I rolled home with a window under one arm. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by "The Rolling Stones."
I can't tell you how many times teenager Bean had to wake up to a man 'singing' START ME UP! Start me up I'll never stop! Or the thousands of times I heard this as a response to a question: "You can't always get whatcha waaaaannnttt."
Growing up with a Rolling Stones enthusiast taught me many things. I know how to make a grown man cry, I know how to avoid getting stuck between a rock and a hard place, that fishing tackle makes a lovely hair accessory, record covers can have zippers, and that Jumpin' Jack Flash is a Gas Gas Gas!

Jumpin' Jack Flash is a reclaimed window, refinished wood frame,  measures 27in x 22in SOLD

 

In the studio before the frame was refinished

Classic Boozin'

A 4 pane window will bring creative difficulty, believe it or not. In response to the unique 4 pane style, I went with a classic boozin' paintin'.
Perfect for a bar or restaurant.

LIQUOR BEER WINE SPIRITS 32inx26in SOLD