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
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
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.
New 'DRINKS' signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN
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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NEW 'ALIVE' signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN
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!!
Read MoreNew Sign Painting up for purchase
New sign painting on plywood, “EAT IT,” 11 x 22”, enamel + acrylic paint. Inspired by the cookbook, ‘EAT IT’ by Dana Crumb and Shery Cohen, illustrated by Robert Crumb. Have you considered some excellent signage for your kitchen or home? If you’re interested in purchasing this fine sign, the price is…
Read MoreNew sign painting for purchase
New sign painting on board… and a friendly public service announcement in case some of you forgot-
‘Happy Tastes Good,’ 24.25 x 21.25”, enamel and acrylic paint on masonite. Inspired by Dairy Queen advertising - As I was enjoying my DQ Blizzard I was reminded on the wrapper that happy tastes good… and they might be right, but let’s also not forget about the Oreos too!
If you are interested in purchasing this fine sign the…
Read MoreSome new sign painting in the oven... figuratively speaking.
Working on some new signs this week. I’ve been getting some inquiries lately about pricing (must be something in the air?) so I’ll start being more forthright about the cost for each work… if one is interested.
And for those of you who are interested…
Read MoreNew Donut Fridge Art Heading to I-Like-You-MN
New donut magnet art for sale heading to I Like You - MN this week! Sweet and savory! Show the world that you’ve got great taste!!
6” diameter. Acrylic, latex, and enamel paint on masonite, magnets.
Please contact I Like You for more information regarding availability.
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood
New hand-painted sign on a scrap piece of 1/4” plywood.
“We Dare You…”, 28 x 36”, enamel + latex paint
Inspired by the movie poster for the film, ‘The Revenge of Frankenstein’ (1958) starring…
Read MoreHoliday signs are back from the store and...
I set out on a mission a few months ago to make 3x6” hand-painted signs for a consignment shop in my neighborhood. Each one has magnets on the back so that you can hang them on your refrigerator (if you want to).
If I remember correctly I painted fourteen of these holiday signs and got them all in to ilikeyou (Minneapolis) by December 12th, 2022. “I wonder if…
New sign painting on mdf board
New hand-painted signs on 3/4” mdf.
‘shock, SHOCK’ 12 x 17” each, enamel + acrylic paint
Inspired by the movie poster for the film “The Evil of Frankenstein”, starring Peter Cushing - 1964
New hand painted signs/magnets for sale at Minneapolis consignment shop
Just in time for the holidays!
New sign painting magnets for sale at i like you in NE Minneapolis, MN - 3x6” each, enamel paint on wood.
Support local artists, support small business!! A little signage goes a long way…
New hand painted sign on wood
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood!
“We Dare You…”, acrylic and enamel paint, 22x23”, 2022.
Inspired by the poster advertisement for the film, ‘The Revenge of Frankenstein’ (1958) starring Peter Cushing.
Video showing the front and back of my hand painted sign, 'UNKNOWN'
The ‘UNKNOWN’ signage was actually painted on the back of another sign I did a while ago - ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space.’ I didn’t want the original anymore… but I didn’t want to throw it away so…
Reuse, Recycle!
I guess in some ways this duality (and its rugged nature) fits the theme. Two for one!
Read MoreNew sign painting on wood - UNKNOWN
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood. Inspired by the title logo for the comic book “Challengers of the Unknown” by DC Comics
12x16”, acrylic and enamel paint on wood. 2022
Read MoreSign painting donated for the annual NEMAA fundraiser in MPLS
New sign painting on board: 'ICE 3' 10 x 10”, acrylic, enamel paint on wood, 2022
This hand painted sign was donated to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association for their annual fundraiser to support the local arts community with resources, promotion, and fellowships. The NEMAA 10x10 online shop will launch on September 24, 2022 at 5pm. All artwork will be initially displayed anonymously and available for purchase for $50.00!?!?
Read MoreNew hand painted sign on a scrap piece of wood
New sign painting on a scrap piece of wood. ‘Ice2’ - 14 3/8 x 15 3/4”, acrylic and enamel paint.
Inspired by the Icee drinks I used to get at gas stations back in the day. There is just something about snow-capped lettering that hits the right spot!
Read MoreCompleted sign painting for Naab Machinery Sales in Blaine, MN
Here are individual pictures of the four garage doors I painted for Naab Machinery Sales in Blaine, MN. Each door took about two days to complete. I painted the yellow letters first, then the red cast shadow. On the last day, I also painted varnish over the text to help protect it in the long term (MN weather can be very extreme - both hot AND cold). 1-Shot Paint was used for the painting. 24” x 168” each…
Read MoreNew fairground food sign - Ice Cream!
Fairground food signs continue… this time,
Ice Cream! 18.75 x 26.25”, enamel/acrylic paint on paper.
I just can’t get enough of those snow-capped letters so I used them again with this piece. Maybe it’s because I live in Mpls? Not sure…