Out of the Past

Tony De Luz’s paintings call back to the past, when neon signs would shine down on road-weary motorists traveling on Route 66. Other subjects include old train engines and classic cars from the mid-20th century.

Old 29, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16"

“Some people call it nostalgia, and others might call it Americana. These things are like comfort food for your soul. Seeing old things and remembering when you were younger and life was simpler, that’s what it’s all about. Life was less complicated,” De Luz says. “I didn’t grow up with all these things, but plenty of people did and these images allow them to think about the past.”