Let’s Stay Up Late Again – Raccoon & TV Test Screen Surrealist Painting by Will Eskridge

The American flag sways slowly as the National Anthem plays softly in the background. 

A slow fade to black makes room for the single drone tone and a rainbow of color bars signal that it is officially time to go to bed. Not even an episode of The Twilight Zone could broadcast at this hour.

But we are not tired. We are just getting started as our third wind rolls around. Every drink has been drunk. Every morsel of food has been munched. But alas, we don’t want the night to end. 

So, let’s stay up late and see what the colors of the night bring us.

Will Eskridge’s Let’s Stay Up Late Again merges retro pop culture with his playful animal surrealism. A raccoon reaches toward a glowing test-pattern screen suspended above a vibrant desert twilight — a reminder of late nights, static-filled screens, and the strange comfort of nostalgia. This painting blends humor, color, and memory, making it a standout piece for collectors who love the quirky and unconventional.