Hawthorne pest pic

 This pics are for my dad.  Today we found his Hawthornes infested and thanks to my macro lens I should be able to learn what they are and figure out the best plan of action.  First order of business is to properly identify the pest.  These appear to be a type of larvae, but the larvae of what I do not yet know. 

 Next will be to figure out the life-cycle of the pest.  This helps because depending on the pest there are different times during it's life-cycle that it is most vulnerable, and that is when you want to treat the affected tree.   

 Because these critters were found everywhere my hope is that the tree is not so infested that it has to be removed.  To give you a sense of scale the branch in the above picture is only an inch or more in diameter so these critters are pretty tiny.  For those in the plant world they looked like big, black thrips, though I know that's not what these are.  Anyway, time to break out the reference books.

"Sun is shining, the weather is sweet..."

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

"Mic Check"

Mic Check
4" x 4"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides covered in same materials)
2013

$30 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"9:52pm"

9:52pm
8" x 8"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted black)
2013

$65 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"Memorial Day" (2008)

Memorial Day
8" x 8"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted black)
2008

$65 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"Quilted Wheatfields"

Quilted Wheatfields
6" x 6"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted dark silver)
2013

$45 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"Grandma and Grandpa"

Grandma and Grandpa
5" x 7"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted black)
2013

$45 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"Sea Foam"

Sea Foam (Asexual Reproduction is Prohibited)
6" x 6"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted black)
2013

$45 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"San Francisco"

San Francisco
4" x 4"
mixed media on 1/2" thick fiberboard
(side panels painted ultramarine blue)
1999

$30 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

"Ocean House"

Ocean House
4" x 4"
mixed media on  1/2" thick fiberboard
(sides painted dark silver)
2013

$30 + free shipping

All arborboy collages are the work of Alex E. Feleppa. Each one is hand crafted and one of a kind. These pieces are not coated or sealed, as I have found people prefer to see and feel the different cuts, rips, and textures that go into each one. Dove tail slots on the back make every piece ready to hang. For smaller pieces, sometimes it is helpful to put a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the fiberboard to prevent shifting. Free shipping within the lower 48 states only. For shipping out of the US, additional shipping rates apply and are assessed on a case by case basis. Thank you!

a magnificent compliment

"The Nook"
5" x 7"
mixed media on fiberboard
2003
SOLD

Before starting this new venture of selling my artwork via the internet I sent a few "test runs" to specific recipients.  I wanted to make sure they traveled well around the country, and also use them to get valuable feedback from fellow artists I admire.  One such recipient was my friend Bob, fellow Colorado College alum and masterful painter.  I knew he would like this piece, as it is a favorite of mine, but the compliment he gave me upon receiving it absolutely made my week so I wanted to go ahead and share it.  Here goes:

"...I applaud you.  They're fucking fantastic and I'm honored to have one.  They're like your college stuff but older, fuller, more mature (like us!), so you.  Personally I love the mixture of leaf, body, and owl.  A lot of your pictures have made me feel uneasy, sexy, humorous, and refined, all at once.   This is no different.  I love how the owl peaks out.  Thank you again.  And the heels.  I love her heels."
-Robert S. Pokorney III

Thanks Bob, that means a lot.  Original arborboy collages for sale to be posted soon!
 And to see Bob's paintings be sure to visit robertpokorney.com