Will Rafuse
@willrafuse.bsky.social
Self-taught oil painter, I began to paint at 35.
“I paint to remember the “Good Times” and “Great Places” visited in life.”
- Quality over Quantity.
“I paint to remember the “Good Times” and “Great Places” visited in life.”
- Quality over Quantity.
Sold and heading to it’s new home in Los Angeles ♥️ California
Thank you Zola, owner/curator
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury St.
Boston
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
Thank you Zola, owner/curator
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury St.
Boston
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
June 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Sold and heading to it’s new home in Los Angeles ♥️ California
Thank you Zola, owner/curator
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury St.
Boston
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
Thank you Zola, owner/curator
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury St.
Boston
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
Available at:
ARDEN GALLERY
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
“WELCOME”
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (circa 1937)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
Americana Series
ARDEN GALLERY
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
“WELCOME”
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (circa 1937)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
Americana Series
February 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Available at:
ARDEN GALLERY
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
“WELCOME”
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (circa 1937)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
Americana Series
ARDEN GALLERY
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
“WELCOME”
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (circa 1937)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
Americana Series
Varsity-Ridge BOWL
Oil on canvas
20” x 14”
2014
Private Collection - Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 14”
2014
Private Collection - Vancouver
February 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Varsity-Ridge BOWL
Oil on canvas
20” x 14”
2014
Private Collection - Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 14”
2014
Private Collection - Vancouver
The Heart of Davie Village
Oil on canvas
36” x 36”
2018
Private Collection - North Vancouver
My original oil on canvas painting of Jim Balakshin’s “Heart of Davie Village” candy-like neon sign located on Davie Street in Vancouver’s Gay Village.
Oil on canvas
36” x 36”
2018
Private Collection - North Vancouver
My original oil on canvas painting of Jim Balakshin’s “Heart of Davie Village” candy-like neon sign located on Davie Street in Vancouver’s Gay Village.
February 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Heart of Davie Village
Oil on canvas
36” x 36”
2018
Private Collection - North Vancouver
My original oil on canvas painting of Jim Balakshin’s “Heart of Davie Village” candy-like neon sign located on Davie Street in Vancouver’s Gay Village.
Oil on canvas
36” x 36”
2018
Private Collection - North Vancouver
My original oil on canvas painting of Jim Balakshin’s “Heart of Davie Village” candy-like neon sign located on Davie Street in Vancouver’s Gay Village.
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Vogue Theatre
918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
Owl Drugs (HOOTIE)
1524 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Vogue Theatre
918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
Owl Drugs (HOOTIE)
1524 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
February 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Vogue Theatre
918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
Owl Drugs (HOOTIE)
1524 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Vogue Theatre
918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
Owl Drugs (HOOTIE)
1524 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
30” x 30”
2024
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Legendary “El Mocambo Tavern” 🌴
464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Oil on canvas
48” x 24”
OVALTINE CAFE
(Circa 1942)
251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 36”
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Legendary “El Mocambo Tavern” 🌴
464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Oil on canvas
48” x 24”
OVALTINE CAFE
(Circa 1942)
251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 36”
February 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Legendary “El Mocambo Tavern” 🌴
464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Oil on canvas
48” x 24”
OVALTINE CAFE
(Circa 1942)
251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 36”
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Legendary “El Mocambo Tavern” 🌴
464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Oil on canvas
48” x 24”
OVALTINE CAFE
(Circa 1942)
251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 36”
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
Smile…Diner 😊
424 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
Bamboo Terrace Chinese Restaurant
149 East Pender Street, Chinatown Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
Smile…Diner 😊
424 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
Bamboo Terrace Chinese Restaurant
149 East Pender Street, Chinatown Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
February 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Available at the Kurbatoff Gallery
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
Smile…Diner 😊
424 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
Bamboo Terrace Chinese Restaurant
149 East Pender Street, Chinatown Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
2435 Granville Street, Vancouver
Smile…Diner 😊
424 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
Bamboo Terrace Chinese Restaurant
149 East Pender Street, Chinatown Vancouver
Oil on canvas
48” x 48”
The Pink Motel
Cherokee North Carolina
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2010
Private Collection - Blacklick, Ohio
(Americana Series)
Cherokee North Carolina
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2010
Private Collection - Blacklick, Ohio
(Americana Series)
February 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Pink Motel
Cherokee North Carolina
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2010
Private Collection - Blacklick, Ohio
(Americana Series)
Cherokee North Carolina
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2010
Private Collection - Blacklick, Ohio
(Americana Series)
FLASHBACK FRIDAY
(going way back)
Roadside Diner l
Oil on canvas
36” X 24”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
Roadside Diner ll
Oil on canvas
24” X 36”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
(going way back)
Roadside Diner l
Oil on canvas
36” X 24”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
Roadside Diner ll
Oil on canvas
24” X 36”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
February 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
FLASHBACK FRIDAY
(going way back)
Roadside Diner l
Oil on canvas
36” X 24”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
Roadside Diner ll
Oil on canvas
24” X 36”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
(going way back)
Roadside Diner l
Oil on canvas
36” X 24”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
Roadside Diner ll
Oil on canvas
24” X 36”
2008
Private Collection - Vancouver
MOBIL GAS
Oil on canvas
25" x 25"
Americana Series
Set of 3 available.
DM for details
Inspired by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.
Oil on canvas
25" x 25"
Americana Series
Set of 3 available.
DM for details
Inspired by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.
February 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
MOBIL GAS
Oil on canvas
25" x 25"
Americana Series
Set of 3 available.
DM for details
Inspired by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.
Oil on canvas
25" x 25"
Americana Series
Set of 3 available.
DM for details
Inspired by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.
Available at the Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch (American, born 1949) for permission for the use of your photograph for reference on my painting.
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch (American, born 1949) for permission for the use of your photograph for reference on my painting.
February 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Available at the Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch (American, born 1949) for permission for the use of your photograph for reference on my painting.
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
GRAND VIEW MOTEL
Raton, New Mexico
Oil on canvas
40” X 40”
2025
(Americana Series)
Thank you Steve Fitch (American, born 1949) for permission for the use of your photograph for reference on my painting.
HOTEL EMPRESS
235 East Hastings Street
Oil on Canvas
36” X 24”
2019
Private Collection - Vancouver
235 East Hastings Street
Oil on Canvas
36” X 24”
2019
Private Collection - Vancouver
February 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
HOTEL EMPRESS
235 East Hastings Street
Oil on Canvas
36” X 24”
2019
Private Collection - Vancouver
235 East Hastings Street
Oil on Canvas
36” X 24”
2019
Private Collection - Vancouver
Elephant Super Car Wash ll
Seattle, Washington
(yellow version)
Oil on canvas
40” x 36”
2010
Americana Series
Private Collection - Manhattan, New York
Seattle, Washington
(yellow version)
Oil on canvas
40” x 36”
2010
Americana Series
Private Collection - Manhattan, New York
February 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Elephant Super Car Wash ll
Seattle, Washington
(yellow version)
Oil on canvas
40” x 36”
2010
Americana Series
Private Collection - Manhattan, New York
Seattle, Washington
(yellow version)
Oil on canvas
40” x 36”
2010
Americana Series
Private Collection - Manhattan, New York
OK USED CARS
30" X 36"
Oil on canvas
2012
(Americana Series)
30" X 36"
Oil on canvas
2012
(Americana Series)
February 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
OK USED CARS
30" X 36"
Oil on canvas
2012
(Americana Series)
30" X 36"
Oil on canvas
2012
(Americana Series)
GOLDEN CITY CAFE
Tacoma, Washington
Oil on canvas
48” x 32”
2012
(Americana Series)
Tacoma, Washington
Oil on canvas
48” x 32”
2012
(Americana Series)
February 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
GOLDEN CITY CAFE
Tacoma, Washington
Oil on canvas
48” x 32”
2012
(Americana Series)
Tacoma, Washington
Oil on canvas
48” x 32”
2012
(Americana Series)
FRESNO MOTEL
Fresno, California
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
STARLITE MOTEL
(The Diving Lady)
Mesa, Arizona
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - West Palm Beach, Florida
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Fresno, California
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
STARLITE MOTEL
(The Diving Lady)
Mesa, Arizona
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - West Palm Beach, Florida
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
February 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
FRESNO MOTEL
Fresno, California
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
STARLITE MOTEL
(The Diving Lady)
Mesa, Arizona
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - West Palm Beach, Florida
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Fresno, California
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
STARLITE MOTEL
(The Diving Lady)
Mesa, Arizona
oil on canvas
48” X 36”
2021
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - West Palm Beach, Florida
Arden Gallery
129 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
BIG MAC
Oil on canvas
24” X 24”
2012
Private Collection - Pictou, Nova Scotia
“Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”
Oil on canvas
24” X 24”
2012
Private Collection - Pictou, Nova Scotia
“Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”
February 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
BIG MAC
Oil on canvas
24” X 24”
2012
Private Collection - Pictou, Nova Scotia
“Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”
Oil on canvas
24” X 24”
2012
Private Collection - Pictou, Nova Scotia
“Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.”
RUDY’S BAR & GRILL
627 - 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Oil on canvas
24” X 30”
2010
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - Vancouver
627 - 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Oil on canvas
24” X 30”
2010
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - Vancouver
February 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
RUDY’S BAR & GRILL
627 - 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Oil on canvas
24” X 30”
2010
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - Vancouver
627 - 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Oil on canvas
24” X 30”
2010
(Americana Series)
Private Collection - Vancouver
DRUGS
Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
2011
Private Collection - Saint John NB
Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
2011
Private Collection - Saint John NB
February 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
DRUGS
Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
2011
Private Collection - Saint John NB
Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
2011
Private Collection - Saint John NB
Barclay Grocery
1500 Barclay Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 36”
2015
Private Collection - Vancouver
1500 Barclay Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 36”
2015
Private Collection - Vancouver
February 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Barclay Grocery
1500 Barclay Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 36”
2015
Private Collection - Vancouver
1500 Barclay Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
20” x 36”
2015
Private Collection - Vancouver
BARBER SHOP
10 West Mercer Street
Seattle, Washington
Oil on canvas
30” X 36”
2009
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Americana Series)
10 West Mercer Street
Seattle, Washington
Oil on canvas
30” X 36”
2009
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Americana Series)
January 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
BARBER SHOP
10 West Mercer Street
Seattle, Washington
Oil on canvas
30” X 36”
2009
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Americana Series)
10 West Mercer Street
Seattle, Washington
Oil on canvas
30” X 36”
2009
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Americana Series)
WHITE LUNCH CAFETERIA
124 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2021
Private Collection - Vancouver
Thank you Svend-Erik Eriksen for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
www.facebook.com/svenderiksen
124 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2021
Private Collection - Vancouver
Thank you Svend-Erik Eriksen for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
www.facebook.com/svenderiksen
January 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
WHITE LUNCH CAFETERIA
124 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2021
Private Collection - Vancouver
Thank you Svend-Erik Eriksen for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
www.facebook.com/svenderiksen
124 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
2021
Private Collection - Vancouver
Thank you Svend-Erik Eriksen for permission for the use of your photograph for reference.
www.facebook.com/svenderiksen
McLEAN GROCERY
1107 McLean Drive, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
24 x 24
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Permission from Vancouver Archives Photograph Collection)
1107 McLean Drive, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
24 x 24
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Permission from Vancouver Archives Photograph Collection)
January 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
McLEAN GROCERY
1107 McLean Drive, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
24 x 24
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Permission from Vancouver Archives Photograph Collection)
1107 McLean Drive, Vancouver
Oil on canvas
24 x 24
Private Collection - Vancouver
(Permission from Vancouver Archives Photograph Collection)
“6 Pack” - 100 Years Of The Coca-Cola Bottle
Americana Series
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2015
Private Collection - Lake Orion, Michigan
This painted was exhibited in the Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art - Coca-Cola Collection Group Exhibition;
“CATCH THE WAVE”
April - June, 2016
Marietta, Georgia
USA
Americana Series
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2015
Private Collection - Lake Orion, Michigan
This painted was exhibited in the Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art - Coca-Cola Collection Group Exhibition;
“CATCH THE WAVE”
April - June, 2016
Marietta, Georgia
USA
January 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“6 Pack” - 100 Years Of The Coca-Cola Bottle
Americana Series
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2015
Private Collection - Lake Orion, Michigan
This painted was exhibited in the Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art - Coca-Cola Collection Group Exhibition;
“CATCH THE WAVE”
April - June, 2016
Marietta, Georgia
USA
Americana Series
Oil on canvas
40” x 40”
2015
Private Collection - Lake Orion, Michigan
This painted was exhibited in the Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art - Coca-Cola Collection Group Exhibition;
“CATCH THE WAVE”
April - June, 2016
Marietta, Georgia
USA
JANTZEN
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
Private Collection- Vancouver
The Jantzen swimwear factory formerly at 188 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver.
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
Private Collection- Vancouver
The Jantzen swimwear factory formerly at 188 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver.
January 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
JANTZEN
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
Private Collection- Vancouver
The Jantzen swimwear factory formerly at 188 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver.
Oil on canvas
36” X 36”
Private Collection- Vancouver
The Jantzen swimwear factory formerly at 188 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver.