Joan Rivers

Latest commissioned piece: Joan Rivers

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Extra Life-Children's Miracle Network

Check out Kyle Schmisek's Facebook page and donation link for his team.  They are raising funds via video game play for Children's Miracle Network.  See the team roster, keep track of funds raised, and most importantly, DONATE HERE: EXTRA LIFE -TeamJax DONATE.  I've donated some prints for the cause (see below)

"TURN YOUR HEAD AND KAFKA"

 

12" X 12" acrylic on canvas

(image property of Steven A. Miller 2014)

The face was modeled after Vincent Price in "The Tingler."  Though Kafka's character Gregor Samsa morphs into a Beetle, I felt roaches get more of a reaction, so there you have it.  I was inspired by the paintings showcased on the The Night Gallery.

If you haven't read Kafka's Metamorphosis, please do so, here is a link: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5200

CHAT VS. SHAT

From an idea by my wife Stephanie.  Like most of my paintings, it started with the words, "Hey, you  know what would be funny?"  Only this time, the words came from her.  Toupee rather than Tournee, a loving jab.  I'm a big fan, so it's all done with love.

CARDS!!!

I'm getting in on this, check it out:
Creative Frequency Collectible Trading Cards

Here's a sample:

Watch for more info as things progress.

Wonka

Latest piece:  this one was fun.  I was inspired by those Time Magazine: Man of the Year cover illustrations from the 50s and 60s.  This is how it would look to me if Willy was chosen. 

 

See the progression below:

ALL IMAGES PROPERTY OF STEVEN A. MILLER 2013

LITTLE RICHARD NIXON

Acrylic on 12 x 12 canvas (image property of Steven A. Miller 2013)

As a fan of his music, doing this one was fun.  To set the mood for it, I listened to his greatest hits collection and my four year old son was singing along to "Lucille" which is my favorite Little Richard tune.  Cool feeling.

Above is a picture of the painting's edges.