An original three-dimensional oil painting/sculpture by Gary 0. Russeth completed March 3, 2001 dedicated to Norma L. Russeth
Laurel and Hardy, driving a 1921 Model "T" Ford Roadster, are stopping for petrol at a Red Crown gasoline station in Riverside, California in 1929.
The builder is working in scales from the full-sized oak leaf to the one-third scale of the Model "T" with Laurel and Hardy. The 1" x 10" tires, for example, represent a real Model "T" tire which would be 3" x 30".
From the ants on the tree to the cotton clouds in the sky, all give the illusion of depth in a mere eight-inch confined space.
The sculpture includes a 4' x 6' frame and is illuminated by 9-12V high-intensity floodlights, which help to eliminate shadows.