The flamingo originated in the paintings of houses.  When I first started paintings images of houses one of the things that interested me was when the house was hidden or obstructed by things such as trees, bushes and the suburban Featherstone flamingo.  The pink color, their unusual shape, their uncommonness all were interesting to me. National Pink Flamingo Day is June 23rd.

                                                            

This is a photo of the side of a plastic Coca Cola cup.  The image  of the landscape was created from wear and tear from the use of the cup (used  for cleaning).  I thought the image was interesting and took a photo of it.

"Fresh 2019" opens tonight Jan. 11th at 5-8pm with a free artist reception at Summit Artspace in Akron.  More information at www.summitartspace.org/event/fresh/.