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In 1961 the military began secret tests on a new concept

in self protection. Code named Smirkers, these non-lethal

pistols sprayed psychotropic gases, producing hours of

smiling bliss. Although several were developed, testing

ended in 1963 after countless self shootings.

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I cast these in Hydrostone™, a very hard plaster, then

hand paint them which can be a tad tricky. For success,

you have to get the surface juuust wet enough.

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What we have here are the actual proofs of proposed

stamps by private companies. For reasons that still remain

a mystery, the Postal Service has always rejected the idea.

When mounted like this they are legal to own.

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Here’s something you didn’t know: the matte finish and

worn edges on these hearts come from hours of tumbling

in a rock polisher. In the process, many hearts are broken.

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About ten years ago I had the following frames made.

I didn’t need them, but I felt that in a few years I would.

They now hold these mounted Giclee prints in an overall

size of 12 inches by 20 inches. Did you know that the

word Giclee was illegal in France until 1993?

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It’s the question that has vexed mankind for years. Why

pottery stores? Well, what’s your idea? They take up an

area of about 18 inches wide by 15 inches tall and clear

title accompanies each.

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