ROUTE 66

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In 2026, legendary Route 66 celebrated its 100th birthday. Millions of people have sought freedom and adventure, and often a new life, by traveling West on America’s first great highway. 

In the 1940s to ‘60s, eye-catching signs guided travelers to mom-and-pop cafes for burgers and pie, to service stations for 30 cents-a-gallon gas, and to modest motels for a good night’s rest.  I was inspired by two  road trips to recreate the experience of driving along Route 66 during its heyday by creating a series of vibrant oil paintings.