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A weekly blog of what's going on in the studio; interests, tastes, and general hullabaloo.

A number of wooden arrow signs that have the word HOPE painted on them using bold block lettering

‘HOPE’ signs, approx. 3.25 × 17” each, acrylic paint on stained wood with sawtooth picture hanger

New hand painted 'HOPE' signs are now availlable to purchase*

October 20, 2026

New hand painted ‘HOPE’ signs are now available for purchase via I-Like-You-MN in both of their Minneapolis AND St. Paul locations! Make your home decor unique this holiday season (or anytime really) with an ascending arrow sign! These rustic arrows will help guide your way forward, or maybe point you in the right direction!! Approx 3.25” x 17” each, acrylic paint on stained wood with sawtooth picture hanger.

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Person holding a piece of plywood with the number 42 painted on it.

New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood - the number 42

July 13, 2026

New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood. "Forty Two*", 22.5 x 24", acrylic paint on 1/4" thick plywood. 42 is the famously calculated 'Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything' via The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy…

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The word, SINCE, painted in yellow letters on a light green piece of wood.

“SINCE,” acrylic paint on wood, 4 × 4”, 2026

New sign painting on wood - SINCE

February 10, 2026

Super small post but I thought I would upload it anyway…

New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood - ‘SINCE’, acrylic paint on wood, 4 x 4”, 2026.
In-between paint projects I like to paint signs, or in this case, a conjunction word. (A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.) Inspired by the classic SchoolHouse Rock commercial I used to watch as a kid.

This little piece joins the rest of my signs on my wall to create…

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Red, white, and blue circular hotdog magnets

Hand-painted hotdogs on masonite; acrylic paint, 5.5” diameter.

New hotdog magnets now for sale at I-Like-You-MN

June 7, 2025

New HOTDOG magnets now for sale at I-Like-You-MN in NE Minneapolis AND ST. Paul.
Or purchase online via this link: HOTDOG MAGNETS.

Celebrate the summer in style with some hand-painted magnets for your refrigerator… or any magnetic surface for that matter! Acrylic paint on masonite, 5.5” diameter.

Patriotic red, white, and blue colors are available to represent all types of nations, including…

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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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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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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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Colorful dancing figures painted on a brick wall with text

New mural up at Las Estrellas Duel Language Elementary School - NE Minneapolis

October 9, 2024

I just finished a new mural at Las Estrellas Dual Language School in Northeast Minneapolis, MN. The piece was painted outside on a brick wall on the east side of the gym near the playground area. It features five dancing, starlike figures painted in the school’s brand color palette with English/Spanish surrounding the shapes. The colors used and their meaning are mirrored in the text...

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Red and blue ICE signs with snow capped text

New ICE signs up for sale at I-Like-You-MN →

October 7, 2024

New hand painted ICE signs now for sale at I-Like-You-MN in NE Minneapolis.
- Click on the 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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Hotdog Magnet; 5” diameter, acrylic paint on masonite, 2 magnets on back

New hand painted magnets for sale at I-Like_You-MN!

July 22, 2024

New HOTDOG and MILK magnets heading off to I-Like-You-MN this week for purchase!
- Just in time for the Minnesota State Fair, what better way to celebrate the dog days of summer than with a steaming hotdog, washed down with a cool glass of milk! Mmmmmmm

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure: hand-painted magnets created by a high-minded artist for your visual satisfaction. Click link for more info…

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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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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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Person holding a red/green circular sign that says "ALIVE"

NEW 'ALIVE' signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN

January 4, 2024

New hand-painted 'ALIVE' signs are now for sale at my local consignment shop in Minneapolis, MN. 

Four pieces total - 13" and 14" diameter, 1/2" thick, acrylic paint on MDF. Inspired by the circus banner art of Fred G. Johnson. Artwork that will awe and inspire... See it NOW, or miss it FOREVER!!

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Coffee signs lined up on a black and white striped carpet

New Coffee signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN

December 7, 2023

Check them out!
Brand new set of hand-painted signs that I finished that are heading to my local consignment shop for sale.
'Step One: COFFEE' sign, 4.5 x 16" each, latex and enamel paint on mdf.

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New hand painted WOW magnets for sale @ I-Like-You-MN →

November 12, 2023

New ‘WOW’ magnets heading out to I-Like-You-Minneapolis this week! Sweet, artistic, sign painting to help highlight the things you love on your refrigerator… or any metallic surface for that matter!

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New hand painted 'HOPE' signs are now availlable to purchase*
New hand painted 'HOPE' signs are now availlable to purchase*
about a day ago
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood
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Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling Albert Bierstadt
Thrift Store Painting Collaboration Continues - Upcycling Albert Bierstadt
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New sign painting on a shipping container for artist residency in Brackney, PA
New sign painting on a shipping container for artist residency in Brackney, PA
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New sign painting on a piece of oak - 42
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