About this particular painting (via ArtBreak):

“this piece has had some very much appreciated publicity recently (August 2009), unfortunately the original painting no longer exists and I’m not overly happy with the quality of the prints, I will be repainting this on a large canvas with much more detail. The original painting and a limited run of sign prints will be available here.”

About James Hance:

“I paint in acrylics, mainly on wood board. I pick up well-loved and slightly sorry looking frames from thrift stores and the like as I feel they sometimes offer just as much character to the painting as the painting itself. :)

I’m inspired by television and movies from my childhood. It’s funny how you watch some of those things today and wonder why you were so obsessed with them at the time. I remember the Fonz being SO much cooler than he actually was. My paintings are basically just placards screaming ‘Childhood! It was amazing! I want it forever, please!’ I paint mainly in my pajamas, watching the Muppet Show and eating cereal. I’d like to think it shows.” (more)