The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

denny

I have a passion for collecting all things kitsch and have taken up painting after being encouraged to do so by the queen of kitsch herself, Allee Willis. I love collecting and archiving my favorite types of music. I love 80's pop, alternative bands, and really dig the girl groups from the 50's and 60's. I am also a big animal lover and currently own 3 rescue dogs.

Big Scary Bear Statue

These bears are all over Boyertown Pa, it’s the mascot for the “Boyertown Bears”, some ball team and I’m not sure wh...

January 5, 2011 by denny

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Showtime – 2010 (a painting by Denny)

Inspired by my love of old carnivals and ventriloquist dolls....

January 4, 2011 by denny

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1940’s (maybe 50’s?) ceramic horse planter

I love the slightly worn paint that we see here on the minimal facial features. Measures 6 x 6 and in mint shape. No identifying markings an...

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Dog Art Print

Cute, although I wished it were stuffed. Fabric lends itself to dimension. ...

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KEYHOLE – 20 x 16 (a painting by Denny)

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January 3, 2011 by denny

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Scary Beatnik & Surf Model Kits

The boxes to house these model kits are over 12 inches long. I found all three of these at a church thrift shop in the toy section. These ar...

January 2, 2011 by denny

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Gigantic Lightbulb Lamp

My first nab at the dump yesterday. That was trip 1 to the car! I did need new lighting....

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“Soul Man” (a painting – August 2010)

I paint using acrylics and have no desire right now to try another type of paint. This is inspired by my love of the exploitation films of t...

January 1, 2011 by denny

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Uncle Don’s Song Shop – vintage 78’s

I grabbed this set from the Salvation Army and was initially attracted to it by the insane cover and the gigantic head of Uncle Don. Love th...

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 83 – August 2010)

Another fabulous Ubangi bottle opener. Another Ubangi ashtray at “Willis Wonderland”. Gorgeous set of S&P’s. Beautiful...

December 31, 2010 by denny

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Langston Hughes – 8 x 10 (a painting by Denny)

I was inspired to paint this after seeing an image of Langston Hughes, an author I who’s material I had to read in some of my courses....

December 30, 2010 by denny

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50’s Ceramic planter

Large ceramic, cactus planter that I found at the dump today which quickly made it’s way onto my shelves....

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Mom & Dad Coffee Mugs

I saw this at a local thrift shop they quickly reminded me of the outstanding collection of coffee mugs at “Willis Wonderland”. ...

December 28, 2010 by denny

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Vintage Pocket Knives

I have never seen these before and although I don’t have a need for them, I would have snatched these up....

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 82 – August 2010)

Not the greatest shot but this Ubangi barware is the most beautiful I have ever seen. I have no idea if Allee has more Ubangi kitsch in stor...

December 27, 2010 by denny

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The Singing Binion Family “I Hold A Clear Title” – LP

First off, the shot is too far away but gives just enough to show us how hideous the suits are here....

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A Sculpture of a man making a basket

I can’t figure out what he is made of. I do know he’s making baskets and I also know that the scariest part of this sculpture is...

December 26, 2010 by denny

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Elvis drinking glass from Graceland

This incredible glass I received from a friend as part of a belated birthday package. I was dying over this and wondered if this glass was e...

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Christmas Picture of the dogs

I will never, ever do this again. It was a nightmare and then the little lady dressed as an elf kinda scared me a bit but after all, it̵...

December 25, 2010 by denny

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Christmas lp put out by the grocery store chain “A & P”

I grew up with this grocery store chain in the Philly burbs so I was plucked when I came across this Christmas lp that was apparently part o...

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Vintage Family Christmas Photo 1959

This is my spouse and his brothers. I love this card as I am a real sucker for 50’s font! Ernie is to the far right, brother in-law Da...

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Christmas at AWMOK.COM – vintage christmas balls

Beautiful old box of Christmas balls that I found at the dump. I love the name “Shiny Bright” and never knew that New Jersey was...

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A KING FAMILY CHRISTMAS! LP

That’s just way too many white hats under one roof....

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Willie Talk the Ventriloquist Doll and Big BIrd (a 70’s christmas family pic)

My sister with her big bird doll and me with my Willie Talk doll (which I requested every year for christmas), this is the 70’s....

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