MintState Art

08/12/2024

Brought in a 1st and 2nd place this year at The Sonoma County Fair for my paintings of The Eagle, and Potato Rock at Stump Beach seascape, respectively.

08/07/2024

Throwing my hat into The Federal Duck Stamp Competition this year. It was an awesome personal challenge and I'm proud of what I've produced. The competition is very stiff and with this being my freshman effort, well, I'm not setting any expectations. But here it goes! My painting is an oil on paper of two Spectacled Eiders 7"x10". Enjoy!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July everyone! This year I decided to paint a bald eagle to celebrate the birth of our great nation. May our ideals of Democracy and Liberty endure.

Oil on Canvas
11"x14"
2024

06/05/2024

I know it's been a minute since ant new art pieces have been posted here. I promise I haven't been slacking, but the things I'm working on have just been more involved. So here's a casual project I just buttoned up. It was going to be a coin, but then took on a life of its own and went in a totally different direction. Pencil on paper 11"x11". Title undetermined at this point, open to suggestions.

04/26/2024

I used to work at the Petaluma Auto Row, but I never thought I would see my artwork above it! Hope to see you all at the Bodega Bay Fish Fest the next weekend. I'll have the original painting there to see in person.

04/20/2024

I will be showing my work at The Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival this year! So come by and see the original painting featured in this year's poster, along with other recent works. This will be my first time exhibiting my work since 2007! See you there!

04/08/2024

I got the frame chopped and joined for "Potato Rock" today. I'm happy with it 😎

01/31/2024

A little sneak peek at what's on the drafting table...

01/24/2024

Hey all, one of my extremely limited linotype prints is up for sale on eBay for charity. Only 6 impressions will ever be made including the artists proof. This was pulled from a hand carved block on thick, acid-free bristol board. It features a reverse image of standing liberty as featured on the notorious Type I Standing Liberty Quarter. The size is 19"x24" and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Please check out this and all the auctions on eBay by user opcsales that raise money for The Campos Family. They have a daughter who is fighting a rare form of cancer. Feel free to message me if you have questions about the art.

Artist Aaron Alexander Foppe original artwork. Linotype Print. 19x24" 1916 Reverse Standing Liberty Quarter Coin (a sketch). Slabs / holders may have scratches / scuffs / blemishes.

01/18/2024

Check out the full raffel and auction preview for The Tuscon Invitational Coin and Currency Expo. Two of my original, hand-pulled block prints will be featured along with many fine numismatic items. Gold, rarities, numismatic jewelry and my pieces will all be sold to benefit The Campos Family who have a young daughter fighting a rare form of cancer.

*Auctions will be live next week; keep an eye on The Coin Geek YT Channel for updates***Come to the Tucson Coin Show, Jan 19-20, 2024!**https://tucsoncoinsho...

01/18/2024

If any of you are headed to The Tuscon Invitational Coin and Currency Expo this Friday and Saturday, you'll have an opportunity to win my hand printed linotype of the 1881 Morgan Dollar in the raffle. This is made from a hand carved block and will be limited to only 100 original prints. It comes signed with a signed certificate of authenticity. The raffle benefits The Campos Family who are looking after their child with a rare form of cancer.

01/13/2024

Aaron Alexander Foppe
"2015 Reverse Proof Dime"
Ballpoint pen on paper
11"x11"
2024

Second coin drawing of 2024. Had a really fun time drawing in the deep cameo and stippling the frosted fields. A few detail shots included too. Enjoy!