This pop-realism piece brings a vintage toy ray gun vividly to life, capturing the nostalgic charm of classic science fiction playthings with meticulous precision. Measuring an impressive 74 inches wide by 46 inches tall, the artwork invites viewers to examine every thoughtful detail—from the coil-like ribbing on the barrel to the textured grip shaped ergonomically for a child’s hand. Rendered in richly layered colored pencil and graphite, the gun’s muted gold and brown tones are complemented by a striking, translucent red-orange barrel tip, creating a sense of depth and materiality that hovers between the tangible and the imagined.
The piece balances smooth shading and fine detail work to emphasize the familiar yet otherworldly quality of mid-century toy design, while the embossed “Razer Ray Gun” lettering and subtle decorative stripes reinforce its retro identity. There is a quiet celebration of playfulness and wonder embedded in the realism—a tribute to the sparks of imagination long sparked by simple childhood moments under dim lights. This large-scale work stands as an homage both to the era and to the enduring allure of objects that blur the line between fantasy and everyday life.
This pop-realism piece brings a vintage toy ray gun vividly to life, capturing the nostalgic charm of classic science fiction playthings with meticulous precision. Measuring an impressive 74 inches wide by 46 inches tall, the artwork invites viewers to examine every thoughtful detail—from the coil-like ribbing on the barrel to the textured grip shaped ergonomically for a child’s hand. Rendered in richly layered colored pencil and graphite, the gun’s muted gold and brown tones are complemented by a striking, translucent red-orange barrel tip, creating a sense of depth and materiality that hovers between the tangible and the imagined.
The piece balances smooth shading and fine detail work to emphasize the familiar yet otherworldly quality of mid-century toy design, while the embossed “Razer Ray Gun” lettering and subtle decorative stripes reinforce its retro identity. There is a quiet celebration of playfulness and wonder embedded in the realism—a tribute to the sparks of imagination long sparked by simple childhood moments under dim lights. This large-scale work stands as an homage both to the era and to the enduring allure of objects that blur the line between fantasy and everyday life.
Title: “70s Razer Ray Gun Model No.518”
Artist: Mike Pitzer
Medium: Graphite & Colored Pencil on Paper
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Image Size: 74″ W x 46″ T
Signed & Dated: MPitzer ’25
Series: “Happy Art”
Style: Pop-Realism
