"Will Rafuse graduated from Capilano College and began selling his illustrations through Canadian Art Prints before turning to painting.  His signature style is recognizable from movies and television shows.  A slightly wonky, hand-built look and his content, cute European restaurants and comical waiters, have recently evolved into a more slick and polished advertising style. Once inspired by the highly- mannered work of Modigliani and Botero, he is currently influenced by Edward Hopper and Andy Warhol.

Cats and dogs wearing shirts and dresses have made way for paintings depicting neon signs from such Vancouver landmarks as the Dairy Queen, The Only Sea Foods restaurant on Hastings, and Seattle's Elephant Super Car Wash, as well as still lifes of fast food items.  Neon signs, popular in the 50s and 60s, today are all but vanished landmarks of an era that elicits nostalgia. With his current interest in strong colour and cultural icons, neon signs are an attractive new subject. Rafuse is currently living and painting in Montreal, Quebec." 

Mia Johnson

Elephant Super Car Wash (Seattle, Washington)  2010  Oil on canvas  40" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Felix Chevrolet (Los Angeles, California)  2010  Oil on canvas  36" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Mom's Motel (Tulare, California)  2010  Oil on canvas  36" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Pink Motel (Cherokee, North Carolina)  2010  Oil on canvas  36" x 36"  AVAILABLE

The Sidelines Cocktails (Arcata, California)  2010  Oil on canvas  36" x 40"  AVAILABLE

5 Spot (Seattle, Washington)  2010  Oil on canvas  40" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Greyhound Bus (Beaumont, Texas)  2010  Oil on canvas  48" x 30"  AVAILABLE

Best Motel (Hot Spring, Arkansas)  2010  Oil on canvas  30" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Lum's Chop Suey (Fresno, California)  2010  Oil on canvas  24" x 30"  AVAILABLE

Oasis Bar & Lounge (Sturgis, South Dakota)  2010  Oil on canvas  30" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Rudy's Bar & Grill (New York, New York)  2010  Oil on canvas  24" x 30"  AVAILABLE

Society Cleaners (Las Vegas, Nevada)  2010  Oil on canvas  30" x 36"  AVAILABLE

Boots by Dayton (Vancouver, British Columbia)  2010  Oil on canvas  36" x 30"  SOLD