The kaleidoscopic jumble of colorful houses crowding against the water can’t help but elicit a grin from the viewer. The stilt houses themselves are emphasized by the verticality of the painting, and the overall effect is dream-like and a little magical, perhaps because the sky and sea have become indistinguishable. Signed “Lake”, matted and framed. Frame measures 3” wide. $180
Wooden frame, glass plate, one crease along the middle, slight water damage along right side.
Although it has only three colors of paint, this painting is vivid and bubbly with attractive bursts of color. It’s a lot of fun, verging perhaps on “festive” — a very approachable painting that is lively and happy. When I found this one, I started grinning — how can you not? $49.99
Signed “J Feder”, glass plate, narrow black frame with white mat border.
The layering of colored crêpe paper over a three-dimensional ink room creates a wonderful sense of depth while remaining diaphanous and suggestive. The type from the clippings used in the collage looks like it is from the 1950s or 1960s, a subtle retro twist that rewards a curious viewer. $139.99