Johnny O' Hookhand

I know what you're thinking. When did he get the name? Was it before or after the "accident"? And also, what do the air quotes imply? Was it an accident? What was "it"? I don't know. But looking at him, I would think "it" was fireworks-related. The hat doesn't help his cause for job interviews either. This painting is watercolor and acrylic. It measures 16" x 20".