A little too large for a chair, Three Musicians fit perfectly on a bench. Created by Picasso in 1921, it is now part of the collection in the New York Museum of Modern Art. Although it is an oil painting, Three Musicians looks like a collage made from cut out pieces of colored paper. The… Read more »
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Painting a Pop Art Icon…Andy Warhol
I love getting commissions. This one had me excited. It’s not everyday you you get challenged to paint one of the most-renowned American pop artists of our time… Andy Warhol. While the client wanted him in black, I also realized this piece needed color. Warhol, who was born in Pittsburgh on August 6 1928, began… Read more »
Upcycled chair by artist Todd Fendos A Mother’s Love
This special commission speaks a lot to me about the power of love and the bond between a mother and a daughter. A mom reached out me telling me that she wanted to create a truly one of a kind birthday present for her daughter who was literally an ocean away from her. She also… Read more »
Upcycled chair by artist Todd Fendos Pays Homage to Clint Eastwood and John Wayne
While Clint Eastwood refused to work together in a movie, who says that they can’t get together over a friendly game of high-stakes poker? This commissioned order does just that. Set in 1865, this table and chair set comes complete, including the players using Confederate bills. This was a great addition to a rec room…. Read more »
Renoir’s Impressionist painting Two Sisters on the Terrace 1881 by artist Todd Fendos
This painted chair pays tribute to Renoir’s Impressionist painting Two Sisters on the Terrace 1881 by artist Todd Fendos. The realist work of art is painted with acrylic in blended blues, reds and tones of skin. The backside of the chair has also been painted in Renoir’s style. The chair has three layers of polyurethane… Read more »
