chill

When things are swirling all around you, detach and know that it will pass. During these unprecedented times, my latest painting entitled "The Happy Snowball" reminds me to relax and chill out for it will soon be over. Grab your popcorn and watch the mayhem play out and all the tacky gold get ripped down because it really can't get any worse.


Take It Easy, Hopeton Lewis, 1966

jingle jangle jingle

I love the mid-1960s jangly sound dominated by The Byrds.


Have You Seen Her Face, The Byrds, 1966

Martha and the Vandellas

Motown songs never cease to change my mood. The pounding rhythms, background singing and creative lyrics really get my body groovin'. The tunes of Martha and the Vandellas are my favorites.


Quicksand, Martha and the Vandellas, 1963


Heatwave, Martha and the Vandellas, 1963


In My Lonely Room, Martha and the Vandellas, 1964


You've Been In Love Too Long, Martha and the Vandellas, 1965

never be a dirty bird

I'll never understand the mindset of people who litter. For decades starting in the 70s, Woodsy Owl reminded us how not to be little piggies. This 1970 ad ran for years when I was a kid and had a huge impact on me. Give a hoot and pick up your trash and ciggy butts.

people are strange

If the hippie movement had an aroma, what would it be?


People Are Strange, The Doors, 1967

the whole world is watching

This Rolling Stones tune was released during the chaos of 1968.