The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, Part 1” VIDEO

As Kitschmeister General I love, love, love the San Fernando Valley, just inches from the center of Hollywood and pumped full of Kitsch like...

by Allee Willis

Coconut Squirrel

I saw this coconut squirrel at the Goodwill. First time I have ever seen a squirrel made from coconut....

April 25, 2010 by denny

BI POLAR GOES MULTIPLE

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by monica johnson

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sara and her thrift shop

Another piece for the wonderful ladies at Angel View Thrift Store. This is Sara who always tries to save litte odd things for me..and her ha...

April 24, 2010 by monica johnson

Elephant Frying Pan

Found in a thrift shop and I know nothing about this except that it might be hand painted. Most likely a pan that someone had painted. No ye...

April 21, 2010 by denny

Tri Polar Woman. The third personality is taking the picture.

Tri Polar woman is a self portrait. She is made with a half a wooden mini dress form (like they used to have a jc pennys in the fabric depar...

April 20, 2010 by monica johnson

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Knitted Easter Cakes

These were on a tray in a cake shop window that was closed for Easter..I particularly like the Battenburg slices..found in Weymouth on the D...

by shirlie williams

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Julie Brown, the Astroturf Golf Couch, Food and more…

From 1989 through 1991 I art directed and hand built the set and props for “Just Say Julie”, MTV’s first ever clip show st...

by Allee Willis

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THE BIG KNOW IT ALLS

People who judge others are jerks..im allowed to judge..im different. This is mounted on a wooden slab. the judges are busy judging the new ...

April 13, 2010 by monica johnson

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King Ludwig II Grotto of Venus at Linderhof Bavaria

I have always been a huge fan of King Ludwig II, since I saw Neuschwanstein Castle in is one and my fascination grew. Three years ago I visi...

April 12, 2010 by shirlie williams

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Nude Art Print found for $5.00

This was a $5.00 find at a local garage sale. This hangs along with the others I had found. I always wonder who the inspiration is behind pr...

April 11, 2010 by denny

Who is Maggie?

Who is Maggie? Allee, I’m hoping you or one of your kitsch admirers might recognize the subject matter, technique and name. Without su...

April 8, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitschen O’ The Day – Susan Feniger on Top Chef Masters

Last night I went to the launch party for the new season of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters at Street, the restaurant I co-own in Los Angeles...

by Allee Willis

Miller Studio is Kitsch Every Time

Getting to this rummage sale early had its reward. Though all three had minimal damage, we were able to repair them back to new condition. E...

April 6, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Vintage Male Fantasy Machine

I found this small (5″ x 4″) framed, vintage print at an estate sale years ago and was struck by how provocative it is from our ...

by Douglas Wood

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Paint By Number Roses, 1960

This “Paint By Number” of roses was created in 1960 by Jay. Love it when an artist signs his work. He did a great job! The origi...

April 5, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – In My Easter Bonnet

Once again I don the Easter bonnet I made to go to my friend April Winchell’s mother’s house Easter, 1998 where she had a smorga...

April 4, 2010 by Allee Willis

INSIDE HAILEYS HEAD

On Sunday nights, the worst night of the week, 7th grader Hailey takes a dreamy nap before her mother puts dinner on the table. she always l...

April 2, 2010 by monica johnson

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Dog and master look alike…

This watercolor was created by my husband Bob years ago. He has this amazing talent of putting a pencil to paper and it just flows. Over the...

April 1, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Keane Wide Eyed Polar Bear Plate

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by Kalika

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Only Thing Better Then a Keane Painting Is to Be With KEANE!

Margaret Keane is the High Priestess of Pop Art, painting those huge waif eyed paintings that stared out at everyone throughout the 60’...

March 31, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Doe Eyed Girl

This kitshy painting hung in my husbands mothers house for many years. I am not sure who the artist is. It is hard to make it out....

by leebamarks

Nuts ‘n Bolts Sculpture

Spotted at the Joan of Arc thrift shop....

by denny

Our Margaret Keane Living Room Wall

There are more Keanes and assorted big eyed art in other rooms, much to my husband’s dismay. These are the ones he was willing to disp...

by kookykitsch