A whimsical folk art inspired watercolor painting with foil and pastel titled "Beasties - Spring Fever" by Dennis Pearson. Signed on the front. Verso signed, titled, with medium noted. The artist is known for the creatures dubbed "Beasties" which are bright and compelling, enduringly popular, and completely original. Dennis Pearson showed the original sketch of his Beastie creature to Andy Warhol in 1965 when they met in New York City. This image intrigued Warhol, who encouraged Pearson to continue his development of the concept. Taking these words to heart, Pearson carried on sculpting the creature. Dennis began to create them in fiberglass and called them Beasties. His artwork, sculptures, paintings, and stained glass are now in collections worldwide. In 1987, a herd of 25 Beasties were featured on the White House Lawn for the annual Easter Egg Roll. They have been sold throughout the U.S. and have migrated across continents to Belgium, Israel, Holland, France, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and others. They are found grazing at playgrounds, malls, libraries, corporations, museums and children's museums. From a private collection. Dimensions: 19.25"h x 23"w x 1"d (framed). In very good condition.

19.25 x 23 x 1 in