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Various conjunction words and phrases painted on wood

‘Conjunctions,’ acrylic paint on wood, various sizes, 2026

New sign painting on various scraps of wood - conjunctions

February 1, 2026

New sign painting on various scrap pieces of wood I pick up at the shop. Not sure what it means, but between paint projects I like to paint conjunctions. I put them around the studio; try out different fonts and color combinations. “Conjunctions…

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Pastel drawing of a caucasian child praying

Original print by Erna Kasabach, ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep’, 17.25 x 13.25” framed

Thrift Store Painting Dropped off at Hidden Treasures Thrift Store - 09/27/2025 - Erna Kasabach

September 30, 2025

This summer I purchased a framed print by the artist Erna Kasabach (1906-1989) from Hidden Treasures Thrift Store in NE Minneapolis. The image depicts a young caucasian child kneeling in prayer in front of an illuminated background, gazing upwardly to his left. The phrase ‘Now I lay me down to sleep,’ is written below in a decorative freehand font…

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Numerous red ICE signs with snow capped lettering

New ICE signs available for purchase via I-Like-You-MN

January 31, 2025

New hand-painted ICE signs are now for sale at I-Like-You-MN in NE Minneapolis.
- Click this link for more info -

For the mere price of a tank of gas, YOU can purchase some Minneapolis ICE!
So what are you waiting for? Give the gift that keeps on giving… the coolest signs in town are
HERE!!

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Here's to you work pants... RIP
Here's to you work pants... RIP
about a week ago
Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling an unknown wolf painting
Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling an unknown wolf painting
about 2 weeks ago
Work pants... RIP
Work pants... RIP
about 4 weeks ago
New sign painting on wood - SINCE
New sign painting on wood - SINCE
about a month ago
Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling Robert Duncan 'Winter Friends'
Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling Robert Duncan 'Winter Friends'
about a month ago
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