Ethan Cranke
@ethancrankeart.bsky.social
Blending classical techniques with modern insight. Art that invites humor and reflection-abstracts, landscapes, and figures. SF Bay Area | 25+ years
September was busy. I never had a chance to share any of the works that I completed in preparation for the festival on October 3rd. October has been equally busy. This painting will be on its way to its forever home, shortly. "Monte Rio Bridge" oil, 18x24 inches, framed in a poplar floating frame.
October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
September was busy. I never had a chance to share any of the works that I completed in preparation for the festival on October 3rd. October has been equally busy. This painting will be on its way to its forever home, shortly. "Monte Rio Bridge" oil, 18x24 inches, framed in a poplar floating frame.
I'm not a selfie guy, really. You won't get too many of these from me, but I had to take a headshot for an upcoming (soon to be revealed) podcast appearance promo, so I thought I'd share. I turn 47 in less than two weeks. I'm still looking okay, right? Right??? LOL
July 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I'm not a selfie guy, really. You won't get too many of these from me, but I had to take a headshot for an upcoming (soon to be revealed) podcast appearance promo, so I thought I'd share. I turn 47 in less than two weeks. I'm still looking okay, right? Right??? LOL
“Carrs Drive-In”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series.
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Carrs Drive-In”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series.
“Carrs Drive-In”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series; small-format oil paintings that celebrate Americana.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series; small-format oil paintings that celebrate Americana.
July 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“Carrs Drive-In”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series; small-format oil paintings that celebrate Americana.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Lit from within and humming with the glow of nostalgia, Carrs Drive-In captures a roadside treasure from a vanishing era. This piece is part of my ongoing Affordable Landscape Series; small-format oil paintings that celebrate Americana.
“Rio Theater #2”
6 x 8 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
A companion piece to my earlier vertical composition of this beloved Guerneville landmark, “Rio Theater #2” takes a wider view, the vintage quonset hut against the redwoods and a painterly sky.
6 x 8 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
A companion piece to my earlier vertical composition of this beloved Guerneville landmark, “Rio Theater #2” takes a wider view, the vintage quonset hut against the redwoods and a painterly sky.
June 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“Rio Theater #2”
6 x 8 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
A companion piece to my earlier vertical composition of this beloved Guerneville landmark, “Rio Theater #2” takes a wider view, the vintage quonset hut against the redwoods and a painterly sky.
6 x 8 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
A companion piece to my earlier vertical composition of this beloved Guerneville landmark, “Rio Theater #2” takes a wider view, the vintage quonset hut against the redwoods and a painterly sky.
“Rio Theater”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Part of my new Affordable Landscape Series, this small oil painting pays tribute to a beloved landmark. Painted in a mood reminiscent of American Tonalism, “Rio Theater” captures the iconic Russian River cinema nestled in the redwoods.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Part of my new Affordable Landscape Series, this small oil painting pays tribute to a beloved landmark. Painted in a mood reminiscent of American Tonalism, “Rio Theater” captures the iconic Russian River cinema nestled in the redwoods.
June 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“Rio Theater”
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Part of my new Affordable Landscape Series, this small oil painting pays tribute to a beloved landmark. Painted in a mood reminiscent of American Tonalism, “Rio Theater” captures the iconic Russian River cinema nestled in the redwoods.
8 x 6 inches
Oil on Cradled Birch Panel
$85
Part of my new Affordable Landscape Series, this small oil painting pays tribute to a beloved landmark. Painted in a mood reminiscent of American Tonalism, “Rio Theater” captures the iconic Russian River cinema nestled in the redwoods.
This is the first of many in a series of affordable landscape paintings based around locations that are well loved by locals and tourists alike. "River Inn" 6X8 inches, oil on cradled birch panel. I will mainly be targeting the tourist market with these over the course of the Summer.
May 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is the first of many in a series of affordable landscape paintings based around locations that are well loved by locals and tourists alike. "River Inn" 6X8 inches, oil on cradled birch panel. I will mainly be targeting the tourist market with these over the course of the Summer.
I posted this last night, but in case anyone missed it...
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
May 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I posted this last night, but in case anyone missed it...
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
May 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"La Pietà de la Mecánica"
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
9 X 12 inches
Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
2025
$475.00
Just some weird shit from my subconscious as I let my mind wander in the 'ol sketchbook.
April 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just some weird shit from my subconscious as I let my mind wander in the 'ol sketchbook.
A little peek into my sketchbook. I often compose things within a set frame, much like storyboarding, rather than going all over the page. It really forces me to consider the composition as a whole from the get go. These start out very loose/gestural, and then get tighter as I go.
March 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A little peek into my sketchbook. I often compose things within a set frame, much like storyboarding, rather than going all over the page. It really forces me to consider the composition as a whole from the get go. These start out very loose/gestural, and then get tighter as I go.
Hard to believe she was completely terrified of us only a couple weeks ago. Now, she doesn't want to leave our laps! This morning, anytime I try to open my phone, she paws it away like "No, no. Not phone time. It's me time."
March 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hard to believe she was completely terrified of us only a couple weeks ago. Now, she doesn't want to leave our laps! This morning, anytime I try to open my phone, she paws it away like "No, no. Not phone time. It's me time."
BTW, this lovely show that I am in is still up and running through to the end of March. Lucky Cat Gallery 620 South Main Street, DTLA. I highly recommend checking it out. Great stuff!
February 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
BTW, this lovely show that I am in is still up and running through to the end of March. Lucky Cat Gallery 620 South Main Street, DTLA. I highly recommend checking it out. Great stuff!
For those who are unaware, this is happening today. Despite my being 6'6", I assure you, I am not a big box. Neither are my fellow artists. Most of us also accept cash! ;)
February 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
For those who are unaware, this is happening today. Despite my being 6'6", I assure you, I am not a big box. Neither are my fellow artists. Most of us also accept cash! ;)
My great grandfather's tailoring scissors. One of my most prized possessions. I wear size 13 shoe, to give you an idea of the size of my hand and the scissors. These are more than 100 years old, super sharp, and very functional. Anytime I cut canvas for stretching you'll see these bad boys come out.
February 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My great grandfather's tailoring scissors. One of my most prized possessions. I wear size 13 shoe, to give you an idea of the size of my hand and the scissors. These are more than 100 years old, super sharp, and very functional. Anytime I cut canvas for stretching you'll see these bad boys come out.
She's very difficult to photograph right now. Constantly moving. Sudden moves make her bolt. Here she is. 5 months old Say Say (her actual name is Sailor, but she responds to Say Say). #KittyLove
February 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
She's very difficult to photograph right now. Constantly moving. Sudden moves make her bolt. Here she is. 5 months old Say Say (her actual name is Sailor, but she responds to Say Say). #KittyLove
My partner and I were so impressed with all of the work at Fun Dip. Sometimes group shows can be a mish mosh of different skill levels. Not this one! Everyone is at the top of their game, and it shows. Fun Dip is at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA, and runs through the end of March.
February 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My partner and I were so impressed with all of the work at Fun Dip. Sometimes group shows can be a mish mosh of different skill levels. Not this one! Everyone is at the top of their game, and it shows. Fun Dip is at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA, and runs through the end of March.
Just a friendly reminder that Fun Dip is up and running at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA. It will continue to run through the end of March. Stop on by if you live in LA or are passing through. Much more rewarding than a visit to Disneyland!
February 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Just a friendly reminder that Fun Dip is up and running at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA. It will continue to run through the end of March. Stop on by if you live in LA or are passing through. Much more rewarding than a visit to Disneyland!
Looking forward to opening this tonight.
February 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Looking forward to opening this tonight.
One thing that I love about this show at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA, is that often, group shows can be a mish mosh of different skill levels. Not this one! Every single painting is strong as all hell. You don't want to miss it!
February 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
One thing that I love about this show at Lucky Cat Gallery, 620 South Main Street, DTLA, is that often, group shows can be a mish mosh of different skill levels. Not this one! Every single painting is strong as all hell. You don't want to miss it!
These works of mine are currently on display at Lucky Cat Gallery, as part of their Fun Dip show, 620 South Main Street, DTLA. If you happen to be attending tomorrow's #dtlaartwalk you will definitely want to include this on your list of stops.
February 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
These works of mine are currently on display at Lucky Cat Gallery, as part of their Fun Dip show, 620 South Main Street, DTLA. If you happen to be attending tomorrow's #dtlaartwalk you will definitely want to include this on your list of stops.
A couple of shots of me at Saturday's opening for Fun Dip that my partner took, and a selfie of us that I took. It's been ten years together and we still look cute. I think so anyway...
February 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A couple of shots of me at Saturday's opening for Fun Dip that my partner took, and a selfie of us that I took. It's been ten years together and we still look cute. I think so anyway...
This has to be one of the strongest - well curated shows I've seen in a long time. Not just because I'm in it, either. The artists are superb. I'm humbled and proud to have my name next to theirs. All of the paintings in this show are lit. I am truly honored.
February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This has to be one of the strongest - well curated shows I've seen in a long time. Not just because I'm in it, either. The artists are superb. I'm humbled and proud to have my name next to theirs. All of the paintings in this show are lit. I am truly honored.
On view at Lucky Cat Gallery. My new painting that I've been keeping a secret until tonight. "Singularity Savior" Oil on Cradled Birch Panel, 32 X 22 inches, $1,800.00 I also have three other pieces in this show. You'll just have to come see.
February 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
On view at Lucky Cat Gallery. My new painting that I've been keeping a secret until tonight. "Singularity Savior" Oil on Cradled Birch Panel, 32 X 22 inches, $1,800.00 I also have three other pieces in this show. You'll just have to come see.