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"These are the latest in a series of oil paintings that I have completed in 2007-2008. The main theme is the historic signage that is all around us. All paintings are on stretched canvas and painted in the traditional old master painting method of a gradual buildup of layers of paint to achieve the desired value and color. When the painting is complete it is glazed with a thin layer of retouch varnish and 6 months later a final varnish is applied. These works are time intensive and a labor of love." Jim Gleeson Return to home page
Ben Davis Lightstone’sBen Davis Manufacturing, was founded in 1935. The Davis family has been involved in the US garment industry since the mid 1800s. Company Founder Ben Davis' grandfather Jacob Davis was instrumental in the creation of the original Levi's Jeans. Painting Completed in Feb 2008.
The restaurant was located kitty-corner from the backside of Project Artaud - a skeevy neighborhood before all of the dot.commers came. This painting was completed in March 2008
19th Ave LiquorsNineteenth Ave Liquors located near
19th Ave & Noriega during College
days we made many a beer run there. The sign is a classic knock out Neon Sign
Whiz BurgerI have no idea how long Whiz Burgers has been in business, but carbon testing dated the cool old-style menu back to at least the late '60's. Then there's the yellow around the menu, the kind of thing today's interior designers can't seem to pull off with any integrity, and the nostalgic (although sticky) picnic tables out front. They don't make places like Whiz Burgers anymore. Painting Completed in Aug 2007.
Best known for its Irish soda bread, Star Bakery opened in 1899, and for almost 100 years proudly served the neighbors and parishioners of St. Paul's Church. Until it closed, Star Bakery was the oldest, continually operating bakery in San Francisco. Painting Completed in Aug 2006.
Oil on Canvas 20 X 24 $975.00 Original sold
Original Joes
Original Joe's has been a San Francisco Landmark since 1937, attracting a unique blend of regulars, theater goers, city hall officials, policemen, other locals, and well, pretty much anybody and everybody.
Painting completed Dec 2007.
Bi–Rite Ice CreamBi-Rite Creamery, featuring small-batch, ice creams, sorbets, and confections. All ice creams are made with products from Straus Family Creamery, an organic local dairy.
The Creamery is located across the street from Bi-Rite Market, making it a convenient spot for a sweet treat on the way to Dolores Park. This painting was completed in Jan 2008.
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Oil on Canvas 8 X 16 $595.00
El Rio 
Bernal Heights
The beautiful vistas of Bernal Heights always contain a sign or two.
These signs tell the story of living and driving in this unique San Francisco
Village that is perched above the Mission District. Bernal Heights as a district
has evolved from Funky to Chic. Painting completed July 2008.
Oil on Canvas 24 X 36 $1295.00
Rite SpotThe Rite Spot Cafe is a local favorite. Whether you're at the Rite Spot Cafe for a full evening of cocktails, dining and live music or just a quick drink on the way home. Painted in Jan 2006. Private collection
Oil on canvas 24 X 48 Original Sold Print available
IN –N- OUT BURGERS
In 1948, the first In-N-Out Burger was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park. Harry's idea of a drive-thru hamburger stand where customers could order through a two-way speaker box was quite unique. Though times have changed, little has changed at In-N-Out. The menu-burgers, fries and drinks-is still the same basic menu customers have enjoyed since 1948. Everything is still made fresh to order. This is the Fishermans Wharf location and was painted in Feb 2008.
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Oil on canvas 24 X 30 $995.00 Original sold Print available
Lakeside Liquors
This beautiful iconic neon sign is located in the western part of
San Francisco and is representative of classic neon work of the 1950's.
The deep forrest greens are faded now but the elegant design lives on.
Oil on canvas 30 X 40 $1295.00 enlarge
