My nephew is the model and inspiration for "The Happy Truck." He is an unusual child who at only two years old was able to share with anyone who would listen the make, color, model, some details and individual flaws about each member of his extensive car collection. He also is an especially joyful little guy who endears all of those around him with his warm personality, bright eyes and engaging conversation.
I sought to use the painting styles used in Coca-Cola advertisements, magazine illustration and greeting cards in decades starting in the 1920's and especially popular in the 1950's. This was painting primarily in Corel Painter.
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