70s Metal House Star Strider Robot

$2,850.00

This pop-realism piece brings to life a vivid homage to mid-century toy robots, rendered with precision and a burst of energetic color. Measuring 36 inches wide by 58 inches tall, the artwork presents a stylized robot that balances clean geometry with playful detail. Its striking red hue immediately draws the eye, while the contrasting blue and yellow concentric eyes add a spark of mechanical personality. The robot’s boxy form—square head, rectangular torso, and segmented limbs—honors classic 1970s design, offering a nostalgic nod to vintage tin toys.

Intricate panels adorned with gauges and dials decorate the chest, inviting closer inspection and highlighting the meticulous layering of colored pencil and graphite. The simplified metallic silver feet ground the figure, lending it both weight and a sense of readiness. Throughout, smooth shading and precise lines bring a polished realism that accentuates the robot’s cheerful presence without compromising its retro charm. This artwork captivates through its joyful blend of pop culture imagery and detailed craftsmanship, evoking a timeless fascination with the mechanical marvels of a bygone era.

This pop-realism piece brings to life a vivid homage to mid-century toy robots, rendered with precision and a burst of energetic color. Measuring 36 inches wide by 58 inches tall, the artwork presents a stylized robot that balances clean geometry with playful detail. Its striking red hue immediately draws the eye, while the contrasting blue and yellow concentric eyes add a spark of mechanical personality. The robot’s boxy form—square head, rectangular torso, and segmented limbs—honors classic 1970s design, offering a nostalgic nod to vintage tin toys.

Intricate panels adorned with gauges and dials decorate the chest, inviting closer inspection and highlighting the meticulous layering of colored pencil and graphite. The simplified metallic silver feet ground the figure, lending it both weight and a sense of readiness. Throughout, smooth shading and precise lines bring a polished realism that accentuates the robot’s cheerful presence without compromising its retro charm. This artwork captivates through its joyful blend of pop culture imagery and detailed craftsmanship, evoking a timeless fascination with the mechanical marvels of a bygone era.

Credits:

  • Title:1970s Metal House Star Strider Robot

  • Artist: Mike Pitzer

  • Medium: Graphite & Colored Pencil on Paper

  • Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork

  • Image Size: 36″ W x 58″ T

  • Signed & Dated: MPitzer ’25

  • Series: “Happy Art”

  • Style: Pop-Realism