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Welcome hand painted on a yellow piece of wood.

New sign painting - Welcome, Welcome

May 1, 2025

New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood.
“Welcome, Welcome (2)”, acrylic paint on wood, 15 x 20”

The design is actually inspired by a sign I saw at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There is a service elevator located downstairs that contractors must use to transport their equipment into the building. Kind of sort of near the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts area. In front of the elevator downstairs was an office door with a note on it that said, ‘Welcome Welcome.’ I would stare at it sometimes while we waited for the elevator. Ahhh, I can still hear that elevator sound…

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New sign painting - Man-Made Monster

April 30, 2025

New sign painting on a scrap piece of masonite. "Man-Made Monster", acrylic paint, 10.5 x 12". Inspired by the movie poster for the 1941 horror-sci-fi classic, starring Lionel Atwill, Anne Nagel, and Lon Chaney Jr. 

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Snow-capped ICE letters painted red on wood

ICE (4), 14 x 18", acrylic paint on wood, 2025

New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood

February 24, 2025

ICE (4), 14 x 18", acrylic paint on wood. Continuing with ICY snow-capped lettering. This piece was purchased from an individual in the great state of Pennsylvania! Thank YOU... for your interest in hand-painted signs! 

Interested in having your own painted sign? Then send me an email and…

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Completed signage at Pura Vida Elite - Bienvenido a la casa de los cracks!

Completed sign at Pura Vida Elite Training in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

February 19, 2025

Here is the final video of the text. It was hard to capture it all with a still image because it is so big (6’ tall text, 140’ in length). So I opted to just do a quick walk-by instead.
Some of you have asked me why some of the text is painted in, and some is not. This came down to the business aspect of art. I would have done the whole thing, but the owner of the facility had a limited budget, so it was agreed upon early on that I would only outline the text, and then he would go back in and fill in the words himself…

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The Big Reveal: Final word for the BIG sign painting at Pura Vida Elite Training is...

February 18, 2025

Final day at Pura Vida Elite in Brooklyn Park, MN, is here. The work has been a blast! But all things must come to an end, or in this case, the sentence has to end. So without further ado…

BIENVENIDO A LA CASA DE LOS CRACKS!
(Welcome to the house of the cracks!) in reference to the sound that a soccer ball makes when it is kicked really hard, BOOM - CRACK!!

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Painting the words, DE LOS (of the) at Pura Vida Elite Training

Part 3: Sign Painting Continues at Pura Vida Elite Training (Minneapolis, MN)

February 16, 2025

Some big, BIG sign painting going up at Pura Vida Elite Training, a state-of-the-art indoor soccer training facility accessible to all youth players throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota.  

The full sign currently says, Bienvenido A La Casa De Los (of the)
House of the WHAT??? All will soon be revealed soon amigos, stay tuned!

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Adding a quick DAB for the photo

New Sign Painting Continues at Pura Vida Elite Training - Mpls, MN

February 15, 2025

PART 2:

Some big, BIG sign painting going up at Pura Vida Elite Training, a state-of-the-art indoor soccer training facility accessible to all youth players throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota.  

'Bienvenido A La Casa...' (Welcome to the house…)
The house of WHAT??? Soon to be revealed amigos, stay tuned!

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Person holding a purple sign that says ARCADE, painted green in a decorative font

New hand painted sign - ARCADE

February 13, 2025

New sign painting on a scrap piece of masonite: ARCADE - 9x17,” acrylic paint.

This one is a commission going out to an individual in the great state of Tennessee! Thank you for your purchase… and thanks for your interest in hand-painted signs!!

Interested in a sign? Then send me an email and let’s talk!! https://www.thewonderfulworldof.com/signpainting

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Seamus Liam O’Brien painting the word, BIENVENIDO, at Pura Vida Elite Training - Minneapolis, MN.

New Sign Painting Going Up at Pura Vida Elite Training - Brooklyn Park, MN

February 12, 2025

Some BIG sign painting going up at Pura Vida Elite Training, a state-of-the-art indoor soccer training facility accessible to all youth players throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota.  

First up - 'Bienvenido...'

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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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The words Dirty and Clean painted in black and white on a painted table.

4×5” hand painted sign, acrylic paint on masonite with magnets, 2024

New Dishwasher Magnets For Sale @ I-Like-You-MN →

December 16, 2024

New magnet signs are finished and available to purchase at I-Like-You-MN in Northeast Minneapolis.

CHECK THEM OUT HERE!!

These handy-dandy signs help indicate if the dishes in the dishwasher are still DIRTY... or CLEAN! Always be in the know, never second-guess yourself! Chique design… get yours today!!

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hand painted hotdog sign with red and blue letters

Finished a new hotdog sign for collector in PA

October 28, 2024

I completed a new hotdog sign this week for a collector in Pennsylvania. Apparently she used to work in the carnival as a kid and has a collection of signs in her home. I sent her three iterations for the design, and this is the one she chose. Her only request was that I add a ‘$.25’ symbol to the work.
- Thank You for your patronage… and for supporting of the arts!

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The words, 'Las Estrellas Dual Language School' and a large golden owl painted on a tan shipping container.

New Sign Painting up at Las Estrellas Duel Language School in NE Minneapolis, MN

May 29, 2024

New signage on a shipping container at Las Estrellas Duel Language Elementary School in connection with Pedal Power MN (a 501c-3 nonprofit that uses donations to directly build bike fleets and teach kids how to ride all over Minneapolis. Arguably the best school-based biking program around!) I got the painting done in…

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New sign painting on a piece of oak

April 1, 2024

New hand-painted sign on an 8x11” piece of white oak, a novel Thank-You "card" for that special someone! Instead of sending an ordinary Hallmark or goofy plaque, why not up your game and give that amazing individual something that has presence and weight…. something they will remember!! 

Find out how sign painting can change your life, for the better, by checking out…

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Just a guy painting an 'S'

March 29, 2024

The owner of Pura Vida Elite took a picture of me when I was painting their sign in their soccer training area. (The letter ‘S’ in ‘HAS’) - ‘A GOAT HAS GOTTA START SOMEWHERE.’ -

Check out the full signage HERE!!

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More ALIVE and WHY? signs for sale at my local consignment shop: I-LIKE-YOU-MN →

March 6, 2024

One-of-a-kind refrigerator magnets are heading out to my local consignment shop this week for purchase! Inspired by the circus banner artwork of Fred G. Johnson, these 5" diameter, hand-painted pieces are the creme de la creme of circus gifts! Now, when you hang your family photo’s you can subtly ask, WHY? Or better yet, remind everyone that they are ALIVE! Get yours today!!

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New hand painted magnet signs are now at I-LIKE-YOU-MN →

February 10, 2024

Brand new refrigerator magnets are now for sale at I-Like-You-MN in NE Minneapolis! Inspired by the circus banner artwork of Fred G. Johnson, these 5" diameter, hand-painted pieces are the creme-de-la-creme of circus gifts! Why bother decorating your fridge with boring magnets when you can hang those photos up with a piece of art! Let the world know that that picture of your Uncle Benny is 'ALIVE,' or better yet, why not ask, 'WHY?'…

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"Cold Beer" Signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN

February 8, 2024

New "COLD BEER" signs are finished and heading off to I-Like-You-MN this week for purchase! Give the gift of sign painting and see all your troubles disappear! ($50 USD)
12" + 15" diameter, acrylic paint on MDF, 2024.

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Person holding a paper sign that says 'Cotton Candy,' in pink and yellow colors

New Cotton Candy Sign

January 22, 2024

New Fairground Food sign is finished! 

'Cotton Candy 2' 18.75 x 26.25", acrylic paint on paper. Inspired by a food vendor at last year's Minnesota State Fair who sold... you guessed it, Cotton Candy!! 

'Cotton candy, also known as candy floss and fairy floss, is a spun sugar confection that resembles cotton. It usually contains small amounts of flavoring or….

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Man holding a red, circular, sign that says "DRINKS"

New 'DRINKS' signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN

January 5, 2024

New hand-painted 'DRINKS' signs are now available at my local consignment shop in Minneapolis, MN. 

Four pieces total - 15" and 16" diameter, 1/2" thick, acrylic paint on MDF. Inspired by the circus banner art of Fred G. Johnson. Get your DRINK on with a custom painted sign... LIVE!!!

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