Lot # 33 - Danny Mayes — “Park Bench Scene” (Original Acrylic)

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Start Date/Time: 23-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 30-Mar-2026 7:32:00 PM
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This original acrylic by Danny Mayes captures a quiet, human moment rendered in his signature expressive style. Three figures share a park bench—an adult absorbed in a newspaper, a relaxed central figure with crossed legs, and a child seated at the far end—each painted with Mayes’ familiar blend of gesture, warmth, and narrative suggestion.

Loose, confident brushwork and a lively palette animate the surrounding details: a bright balloon drifting upward, stylized foliage, and architectural elements that frame the trio without overwhelming them. The scene feels both everyday and slightly whimsical, a snapshot of public life distilled into color, movement, and character.

Artist Bio — Danny Mayes (American, b. 1950s)

Danny Mayes is a Pacific Northwest painter born in Tacoma, Washington, known for his bold brushwork, vibrant color, and expressive depictions of regional life. Trained at the Burnley School of Commercial Art under Northwest master William Cumming, Mayes developed a style rooted in gesture, immediacy, and emotional clarity.

Working primarily in acrylic and watercolor, he paints street scenes, maritime subjects, Alaska and Northwest landscapes, portraits, and character‑driven vignettes like this one. His work has been collected by the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, and numerous corporate and private collectors.

Mayes’ paintings are admired for their warmth, movement, and the way they capture the spirit of everyday Northwest life.

19.5 W x 17 T 


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