The Luau Bags
Description: Stephen Crane (a.k.a. Steve Crane, Steven Crane) started out as bit actor in Hollywood in the 30's and became better known for being one of Lana Turner's ex-husbands than for any of his roles. Realizing his limited acting skills, Steve Crane turned his charm and energies to the restaurant business and in 1953 bought out 'The Tropics' in Beverly Hills. Taking his cue from Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber, Steve created his own Polynesian themed restaurant 'The Luau'. The restaurant quickly became a hit and a 'must see' Hollywood celebrity hot spot. Eventually Steve Crane would be approached by Sheraton to create a Polynesian themed restaurant for the hotels to compete with Hilton and their association with Trader Vic's.
Description: Part of my "Monsters' Luau" series. Here we have the Creature From the Black Lagoon enjoying an island rum punch from his vintage ceramic tiki bowl, complete with a butane flame shooting from the volcano center. He fancies himself a ladies man, therefore he's wearing a sexy mermaid camp shirt. would you like to share his cocktail with him?
Description: Bring on the sunshine and good times with this fun Summer Vibes design! Featuring a cool cartoon watermelon slice rocking sunglasses and sipping a refreshing summer drink, this playful artwork is perfect for beach days, vacations, pool parties, cookouts, and anyone who loves warm weather and relaxing under the sun.
Description: Dinner will be those tasty mangoes and pineapples worn for the dance! Drawn as my entry for the July 2019 Character Design Challenge! Copyright 2019 Kristen O’Keefe. All rights reserved. All images property of Kristen O’Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Resale, downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.
