"Paper Sacks of Penny Candies"
Original Art
12” x 16”
Oil on natural canvas
2024
Artist’s Reflection:
“As a kid (and I may be aging myself here), one of my favourite memories was taking the money I had earned from chores and other odd jobs around the neighbourhood to the Hasty Market, where oodles of tiny, brightly coloured candies awaited my friends and me. We’d grab a small paper bag off the cashier’s counter and count the sweet and sour sugared treats. A dollar or two could get you a bag big enough to last the entire afternoon.
It wasn’t just about the sugar fix. It was the whole experience. The freedom of riding our bikes to the plaza, selecting what we wanted, and then using our money to purchase it. Those sacks of sweets didn’t just hold candies; they held the first sweet taste of our independence.”
A piece of original art adds an eye-catching accent, some colour, and a bit of texture to a gallery wall, niche, or corner of your home.
This 12" x 16" painting is finished with a coat of protective varnish and arrives ready to hang straight from the box. Or, consider a custom Belizean hardwood floating frame for an elevated look. Just add one to your order!
Original Art
12” x 16”
Oil on natural canvas
2024
Artist’s Reflection:
“As a kid (and I may be aging myself here), one of my favourite memories was taking the money I had earned from chores and other odd jobs around the neighbourhood to the Hasty Market, where oodles of tiny, brightly coloured candies awaited my friends and me. We’d grab a small paper bag off the cashier’s counter and count the sweet and sour sugared treats. A dollar or two could get you a bag big enough to last the entire afternoon.
It wasn’t just about the sugar fix. It was the whole experience. The freedom of riding our bikes to the plaza, selecting what we wanted, and then using our money to purchase it. Those sacks of sweets didn’t just hold candies; they held the first sweet taste of our independence.”
A piece of original art adds an eye-catching accent, some colour, and a bit of texture to a gallery wall, niche, or corner of your home.
This 12" x 16" painting is finished with a coat of protective varnish and arrives ready to hang straight from the box. Or, consider a custom Belizean hardwood floating frame for an elevated look. Just add one to your order!
Original Art
12” x 16”
Oil on natural canvas
2024
Artist’s Reflection:
“As a kid (and I may be aging myself here), one of my favourite memories was taking the money I had earned from chores and other odd jobs around the neighbourhood to the Hasty Market, where oodles of tiny, brightly coloured candies awaited my friends and me. We’d grab a small paper bag off the cashier’s counter and count the sweet and sour sugared treats. A dollar or two could get you a bag big enough to last the entire afternoon.
It wasn’t just about the sugar fix. It was the whole experience. The freedom of riding our bikes to the plaza, selecting what we wanted, and then using our money to purchase it. Those sacks of sweets didn’t just hold candies; they held the first sweet taste of our independence.”
A piece of original art adds an eye-catching accent, some colour, and a bit of texture to a gallery wall, niche, or corner of your home.
This 12" x 16" painting is finished with a coat of protective varnish and arrives ready to hang straight from the box. Or, consider a custom Belizean hardwood floating frame for an elevated look. Just add one to your order!
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