Claudio at the Beach – A Campy Tribute to Raymond Neher
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| Claudio at the Beach |
Today I’m sharing a very special piece from the collection of works left to me by my late friend, Raymond Neher, a San Francisco artist whose humor and warmth lived through every brushstroke.
This portrait, Claudio at the Beach, depicts Raymond’s ex-boyfriend — a man every bit as campy, colorful, and unapologetically himself as the painting suggests. The background of the original painting is a solid pale blue, but I’ve reimagined Claudio standing on a bright sunny beach to bring Claudio’s “Beach Party Suntan Lotion” moment to life.
I don't know if Raymond would have thought of my update, but it's still delightfully tongue-in-cheek, still very “Claudio.”
This one’s for Raymond — and for all the artists who infused their work with laughter, love, and light. You can find prints and products featuring Claudio at the Beach on my Redbubble store.
This portrait, Claudio at the Beach, depicts Raymond’s ex-boyfriend — a man every bit as campy, colorful, and unapologetically himself as the painting suggests. The background of the original painting is a solid pale blue, but I’ve reimagined Claudio standing on a bright sunny beach to bring Claudio’s “Beach Party Suntan Lotion” moment to life.
I don't know if Raymond would have thought of my update, but it's still delightfully tongue-in-cheek, still very “Claudio.”
This one’s for Raymond — and for all the artists who infused their work with laughter, love, and light. You can find prints and products featuring Claudio at the Beach on my Redbubble store.
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