From June to October the humpback whales travel along the Humbolt current just off the coast of the beach where I live. Some days, driving down the coast, Ruta del Spondylus, its hard to keep your...
Illustrated Signs
Believe in Tomorrow
As a lifelong organic gardener, this says is all. If you want to manifest hope, plant a garden. Ecuador's coast has four growing seasons, so I get to hope everyday. What larks!
Life Is Better At The Beach
I could make a 100 signs with this title. In fact, I've already sold several, each illustrating a different reason life is so great living on the coast. I live on the Pacific Ocean in Central...
Two Boobies
Everything about a blue-footed boobies' initial appearance is slapstick. Their looks and their name is fodder for endless silliness and jokes. I began painting this sign at the request of a friend,...
Polly Wants A Cocktail
Art can be serious or totally for play. The whole point of illustrated beach signs is to celebrate life at the beach. This parrot is happily perched at a friend's beach bar. Salute!
She Believed She Could
I love powerful prosaic quotes, and this one inspires my ability to manifest my best ideas. I keep this sign on my wall to remind me how powerful imagination can be. Its a fun sign because it...
Octopus’ Garden
The fantasy of the Beatles music had captured a whole generation. How could I resist this opportunity to make a sign for the beach?