The Belly of the Whale (Framed Original 29 inches x 24 inches)
This painting began its life over 125 years ago— then it sat, forgotten buried beneath time in a closet waiting for a second chance. What you’re looking at now is something completely new. A quiet moment, frozen in time— between a father and a son. Homer slumps over in his chair surrounded by his usual comforts, beer, donuts, and the sweet sound of apathy. Across from him is Bart. Forever the rebel. The rule breaker… slightly older now, and looks like he has put down the slingshot. His spray can has evolved into a paint brush, and what was once a silly hobby has become a true artistic calling. Bart is doing something we’ve never seen him do before… he is capturing his father. But hes not trying to paint the man he sees, he’s painting the version of his father he wants to remember for years to come. In the oldest part of his heart, Bart believes there is still a hero somewhere inside of his dad eaten long ago by the whale. Truth is Bart is afraid of becoming the man in the chair. Amid a mid life crises; lost somewhere between grasping onto his favorite childhood memories and trying not to become all the things he hates most about his parents… Bart wants to be better than Homer. Not only to honor his father, but to save him from the belly of the whale… Bart unexpectedly paints his fathers portrait based off of Marge and Homer’s wedding photo hanging in the background revealing the idea that Bart just wanted his dad to sit with him while he painted so he could enjoy his company.
I originally purchased this painting off of Facebook Marketplace. I took it home, and with the help of my online community, I completely transformed this painting into a piece of modern art inspired by one of our favorite classic childhood comfort shows The Simpsons. Thank you to everyone who made a suggestion along the way or left a word of encouragement in the comments. Your support means the world to me.
Framed Original 29 inches x 24 inches
Free shipping within the USA
Comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity
Please email me at art@pacoway.com if you have any questions!
This painting began its life over 125 years ago— then it sat, forgotten buried beneath time in a closet waiting for a second chance. What you’re looking at now is something completely new. A quiet moment, frozen in time— between a father and a son. Homer slumps over in his chair surrounded by his usual comforts, beer, donuts, and the sweet sound of apathy. Across from him is Bart. Forever the rebel. The rule breaker… slightly older now, and looks like he has put down the slingshot. His spray can has evolved into a paint brush, and what was once a silly hobby has become a true artistic calling. Bart is doing something we’ve never seen him do before… he is capturing his father. But hes not trying to paint the man he sees, he’s painting the version of his father he wants to remember for years to come. In the oldest part of his heart, Bart believes there is still a hero somewhere inside of his dad eaten long ago by the whale. Truth is Bart is afraid of becoming the man in the chair. Amid a mid life crises; lost somewhere between grasping onto his favorite childhood memories and trying not to become all the things he hates most about his parents… Bart wants to be better than Homer. Not only to honor his father, but to save him from the belly of the whale… Bart unexpectedly paints his fathers portrait based off of Marge and Homer’s wedding photo hanging in the background revealing the idea that Bart just wanted his dad to sit with him while he painted so he could enjoy his company.
I originally purchased this painting off of Facebook Marketplace. I took it home, and with the help of my online community, I completely transformed this painting into a piece of modern art inspired by one of our favorite classic childhood comfort shows The Simpsons. Thank you to everyone who made a suggestion along the way or left a word of encouragement in the comments. Your support means the world to me.
Framed Original 29 inches x 24 inches
Free shipping within the USA
Comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity
Please email me at art@pacoway.com if you have any questions!
This painting began its life over 125 years ago— then it sat, forgotten buried beneath time in a closet waiting for a second chance. What you’re looking at now is something completely new. A quiet moment, frozen in time— between a father and a son. Homer slumps over in his chair surrounded by his usual comforts, beer, donuts, and the sweet sound of apathy. Across from him is Bart. Forever the rebel. The rule breaker… slightly older now, and looks like he has put down the slingshot. His spray can has evolved into a paint brush, and what was once a silly hobby has become a true artistic calling. Bart is doing something we’ve never seen him do before… he is capturing his father. But hes not trying to paint the man he sees, he’s painting the version of his father he wants to remember for years to come. In the oldest part of his heart, Bart believes there is still a hero somewhere inside of his dad eaten long ago by the whale. Truth is Bart is afraid of becoming the man in the chair. Amid a mid life crises; lost somewhere between grasping onto his favorite childhood memories and trying not to become all the things he hates most about his parents… Bart wants to be better than Homer. Not only to honor his father, but to save him from the belly of the whale… Bart unexpectedly paints his fathers portrait based off of Marge and Homer’s wedding photo hanging in the background revealing the idea that Bart just wanted his dad to sit with him while he painted so he could enjoy his company.
I originally purchased this painting off of Facebook Marketplace. I took it home, and with the help of my online community, I completely transformed this painting into a piece of modern art inspired by one of our favorite classic childhood comfort shows The Simpsons. Thank you to everyone who made a suggestion along the way or left a word of encouragement in the comments. Your support means the world to me.
Framed Original 29 inches x 24 inches
Free shipping within the USA
Comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity
Please email me at art@pacoway.com if you have any questions!