title: “Bored” of Education
size: ..25”x28” acrylic on board
models:.. Nicole and Elizabeth

One of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Norman Rockwell portrayed down home Americana like no other. From his warm slice of life depictions to poignant political imagery, this master illustrators covers graced the
Saturday Evening Post for years and defined a generation.
...well that’s all come to a crashing halt.
For publisher SQP’s upcoming book, “Spanking Tails” Vol.2, I was asked to create a cover with a “Spanking” theme. I thought it would be fun to create a situational piece that was fun and paid tribute at the same time.
Once again... I turned to Photographer Bruce Gates and the girls from
The “Art Factory” in Akron Ohio.
As an artist, reference is everything. My job is so much easier when a shot can be set up, models in costume, all in a controlled environment.
And as for Nicole and Elizabeth... this painting shows that there’s alot more to the great state of Ohio than Chrissie Hynde, College football, and Jeffrey Dahmer.
www.gatesphoto.com