Drawing inspiration from my toys and Pez collection, I set up a small "stage" to create scenes.  In "Whispers",  3 Princess Leia Pez appear to be two woman talking about a third woman as she is just out of ear shot.  In "Gossip" the conversation is taking a unpleasant turn as the two women confide what they think they know to a third person.  Casting the Pez as characters in a play had the odd effect of giving each duplicate a unique look even though they are exact copies.  Exploring human situations through inanimate objects facilitates the task of sharpening my observing and rendering skills.

I started collecting Pez in 2004 to use on frames.  I had a system of bidding on large lots on Ebay, only bidding up to a few cents per items that I wanted.  It was always fun to get the large boxes with many mystery items, usually the photos showed a pile of Pez without an exact list of items.  I concentrated on Star Wars Pez for a series of Star Wars characters to be framed in Pez. 

Pez Collection
9 Hulk big head in package movie with Ed Norton 
1 Hulk big head no package Ed Norton 
1 light green hulk, animated 
5 Hearts in package assorted colors 
1 Heart no package red 
2 Eye in Hand no package 
1 Witch 3 color in package 
1 Witch 3 color no package 
2 Skulls 
1 Eeyore 
1 Pooh 
1 Tigger 
1 Pumpkin in package 
1 Black Cat 
2 Tasmanian Devil 
1 Ninja Turtle 
1 Yosemite Sam 
2 Pluto 
1 Garfield 
1 Donald Duck mouth open 
1 Donald Duck mouth closed 
1 Bart Simpson 
1 Maggie Simpson 
2 Pebbles Flintstone 
1 Barney Rubble 
1 He Saur Pez O Saur 
2 Fred Flintstone 
6 Fred Flintstone in package 
2 Bugs Bunny 
1 Bunny Light pink ears 
2 Bunnies dark pink ears 
1 Bunny dark pink ears in package  
2 Bunnies pink with white ears 
2 Lambs 
1 Bird in Nest with Hat 
3 Batman DC Comics 
2 Sour Pineapple 
1 Sour Watermelon 
1 Sour Apple Ghost no glow 
2 She Saur 
4 Bugz assorted 
2 Bees from the film 
1 Elf 2002 
1 Snowman Red Nose 
1 Sylvester 
1 Santa painted eyes 
1 Santa no painted eyes 
1 Snoopy 
1 Charlie Brown 
1 Lucy original version narrow head 
7 Lucy big head in package 
1 Lucy big head no package 
1 Peter Pez Clown 1979? 
1 Polar Bear with knit hat 
1 Fozzy Bear no package 
11 Fozzy Bear in package 
1 Wolverine big head no package 
5 Wolverine big head in package 
7 Race Car Helmets all different 
1 Elvis Soldier 
1 Snow White Collectors 8 pieces 
1 Yummy Bubbles He Saur 1 Giant Santa 
Total = 132 
 
Star Wars 
3 special Limited Edition Collectors sets 11 in each 33 total 
1 General Grevious 
1 Death Star Emperor Palpatine glow in the dark Emperor Palpatine 
3 R2D2 no package
1 R2D2 in package 
8 Luke Skywalker no package 
2 Luke Skywalker in package 
1 Darth Vador Bonbons blister pack collect all 9 series 
2 Darth Vador blister pack 
8 Darth Vador no package 
12 Darth Vador in package 
1 Chewbacca Bonbons blister pack 
1 Chewbacca blister pack 
10 Chewbacca no package 
12 Chewbacca in package 
1 C3PO Bonbons blister pack 
2 C3PO in blister pack 1 needs repair
8 C3PO no package 
11 C3PO in package 
4 Princess Leia no package 
1 Princess Leia in package 
3 Princess Leia in blister pack 
4 Ewok no package 
1 Ewok in package 
2 Ewok in blister pack 
1 Boba Fett in blister pack 
9 Boba Fett no package 
1 Storm Trooper Bonbons blister pack 
1 Storm Trooper blister pack needs repair 
12 Storm Troopers in package 
8 Storm Troopers no package 
1 Yoda in blister pack 
11 Yoda in package 
13 Yoda no package 
2 Jango Fett no package
Total = 194
Grand total = 326

Paintings by Snow Mack

I began making frames for my art in the early 90's.  The concept for the frames was inspired by an abstract painter's gallery exhibit in Santa Monica.  The simple paintings were presented in elaborate frames.  I decided I wanted my frames to give the illusion of being elaborate, ornate and beyond the norm.  I experimented with small toys, cast offs and bits and pieces from everyday life.  After attaching the objects to the frame, a coat of gold paint transforms the ordinary into a surreal device. The frames have an energy that comes from the human transference of special meaning onto things from our lives.  The frames evoke memories of dreams, childhood and travels.  I continue to collect items for future frames and will gladly accept donations.  

Usually, I do not design the frame until I have completed a painting.  Sometimes the painting will inspire the items used on the frame or the items are chosen at random to create the best design.  From experience, I find small lightweight toys and objects work best.  If an item is heavy I will secure it to the frame.  For the most part, the items are arranged and placed onto the frame covered with texture paste.  I buy white Texture Paste at Nova Color.  Before spraying the frame with Montana Gold spray paint, I use masking tape to cover any items I do not want painted then gesso everything and allow to dry before spraying.  Work in a well ventilated area with the Texture Paste.  I only use the spray paint outside.  Avoid working in humid conditions.  Also, do not allow pets into the room when the paint is wet!  

Nova Color
Montana Cans
Gesso is available at many art stores