Author: fiftystatebanana
Obscurity is eternal.
‘Cathode Ray and the Sunsets’ – work in progress – finished
Oil on canvas, ”18 x 24” I have a lot of yellow paint. Those hovering faces need more context and detail, some cool tones. The old man walking through the … Continue reading ‘Cathode Ray and the Sunsets’ – work in progress – finished
Twenty questions veers suddenly into
According to a rumor yet to be confirmed by the current affairs desk at TMZ, the buzz at Bistro Sgreen is that fiftystatebanana is working on a new painting. That’s … Continue reading Twenty questions veers suddenly into
Bela Lugosi B-Movie Poster
oil on canvas 18” * 24”
Metropolitan Banana
Paperclip on fruit
Washout Dragster
This is a 2-minute chalk drawing before and after a spell of rain. There is a visible slanted pattern to the wash. Faint parallel lines, as though the chalk was … Continue reading Washout Dragster
Weed of the Day: Red Dead Nettle
The red dead nettle is a nettle without stinging leaves. It is called ‘dead’ for that reason. You can eat them in stir fry. I’m putting these on a taco … Continue reading Weed of the Day: Red Dead Nettle
Wake-a-baby
Oil on canvas, 24” x 18”
Poem – Thank You, Doctors
Seriously thinking about writing a poem about noobs. When you get to yon crossroads, beware. I turned back, watchman, aye, so sprung from whence and hence remain, away in discomfiture. … Continue reading Poem – Thank You, Doctors
Hot Danish
Poem I had my plimsolls on, rolly polly. Blocks turned and lanes slid and wobbled underneath. I had a note, a block to reach, a reason, no socks. I smell … Continue reading Hot Danish
House in Hill
Style generation on marker sketch. I have dreamed about this place for nearly half a century. You can see out of the upper wall panels, but not in. Skinny Van … Continue reading House in Hill
Fifty State Banana 