Maybe Rex Helped

I have no idea how he got that tied around his neck.

The Hats Are All the Same, Obviously, Because They're at the Same Party

This is the first of four dinosaurs with balloons and party hats. My friend only asked for one but like, there are so many different types of dinosaurs and so many different colors of balloons. I couldn't help myself.

Three Terribly Popular Terrible Things

This painting is for the guy in the center but it was requested by his friend. When I read the first sentence of his request email asking for a portrait with Garfield, a Minion and the catchphrase from The Big Bang Theory, I thought, "Oh yeah. Those things are very popular and of course he'd want them all together." I mean, I've painted Garfield and Minions before and I watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory because there was so much buzz about it. Then I read the second sentence of his request email which stated, "These are the three things this man despises most in this world." And then I realized, "Oh yeah. Those things are not just very popular but also very terrible." Garfield: You only need to make one joke about Monday and we get it, not thousands. Minions: Merchandise with those little, yellow, irritating characters has taken over every aspect of American life in a very disturbing way. The Big Bang Theory: The reason I watched AN episode is because I couldn't get past the first. I feel weird writing these things because I know just how much people love them. I mean, my earlier Garfield painting was for a friend of mine who adores the comic. I'm impressed the soon-owner of this painting is able to assert his distaste for such well-loved things to the point where his friend decided he needs a painting surrounded by them. I'm pretty sure I would be friends with that guy in the center.

Not All Dogs

Gah! I had a crazy busy day yesterday. So I forgot to get to my laptop to post. If you want to see just how busy I am you can check out my life-vlogging on Snapchat. Search and add "alispagnola". Lots of times I'll show paintings in process, too.



This is a great example of why stereotyping is harmful. Sure, men are physically stronger than women... as a whole. But some women have lots more strength than the usual. And some men have lots less. I know plenty of women that could beat up plenty of men.




Just like this cat could eat this dog in one bite.

My Art Is Educational

I legitimately had no idea what a succulent was until this painting. I would have guessed it was an insult created by middle schoolers.

I've Painted a Burger, Though

I can't believe this is the first cactus request I've gotten in over 8 years of doing this project. I guess I don't have a lot of fans that are kangaroo rats. (They eat cacti, if you didn't get that.) And now I'm surprised I've never gotten any kangaroo rat requests. Dang, those guys are cute.

NoSleeveface

Ok, I took three weeks off. Did you notice? Hah. Well things have been crazy with my career but I'm back on the arting game now! And I have a new Free Paintings YouTube video coming up soon to make up for my lapse. So stay tuned :)



This is for my good friend Max, aka: Max No Sleeves. On the day I gave it to him, he was wearing a red sleeveless shirt. It resulted in the mind-blowingly epic photo below. It's funny because this is super similar to the internet phenomenon known as "Sleeveface" (go Google image search it because it's awesome), yet Max is known for never wearing sleeves.