9 Bars: Smooth Ray Paints Charleston, S.C. ... sort of ... New Auction Record, Holiday Sales and More!

Hey folks, it’s been a minute. … Smooth Ray has been painting imaginary bars for the last couple of weeks.

After the trip to Charleston, S.C., Smooth Ray was looking for something to paint and used a photograph from the trip — of a wonderful old sign for a furniture store — as the basis for a series of paintings. Reminiscent of classic cocktail lounge signs in San Francisco, details and focus shift between iterations before finally settling into a bar that looks welcoming.

“I’d drink in that bar,” said Smooth Ray. And thus ended the series.

Four from the series are in the Smooth Ray shop, and as always ONE OF THEM IS FREE. … With free world wide shipping, that’s not a bad deal.

In other news…

**A new auction record was set, with the sale of Smooth Ray Original #091 on Nov. 16! For now, it’s an affordable way to own a miniature masterpiece — but prices are rising! Check the sidebar for active auctions.

**Location scouting for the taco stand continues. It’s difficult to find beachfront property in Trumansburg, and creative solutions may be needed.

**There are multiple pieces available in the Smooth Ray shop — for FREE. Art is essential, so please avail yourself. No payment info is necessary. Retail therapy with a $0 price tag? Awesome.

**If you’re looking for holiday gifts, consider art! There are also zines, stickers, postcard and more … The Smooth Ray shop always ships free!

Posted on November 30, 2021 .