
The Blue Plate Special series was the result of a 2004 New York State Individual Artist Grant award, distributed by The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council. The series included 10 paintings of diners in and around the artist's community. The goal was to draw attention to the cultural significance of these icons of Americana, while we continue to see their slow decline as they succumb to the large chain coffee houses and eateries. This yearlong project culminated with an exhibit of the finished works. Some originals are still for sale. The complete series is available in notecard sets.