I had been given a number of cigar boxes quite a few years ago, and I had kept them with the intention to paint on them. The pandemic lockdown FINALLY was what got me to dig around in my stuff to find them and start on this project. I have painted 12 of the cigar boxes so far, and every one of them has sold. (Thank you, collectors!) I even got more cigar boxes from another friend! I am painting the next batch of boxes, and having fun trying to figure out which animal fits the box I have. 

Each box gets sanded and primed with three coats of primer before I paint the animals in oil on the top of the box. 

I consider these little paintings to be studies for larger paintings. There is a waiting list for more of the boxes. If you would like to be on it, please email me.