New sign painting up at Pura Vida Elite Training in Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis. “an elite soccer training facility accessible to all youth players in the Twin Cities. Our focus is to build community while connecting soccer lovers throughout the area.” The project took about 3.5 days to complete. Latex paint on plywood. 6’ x 132’
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More ALIVE and WHY? signs for sale at my local consignment shop: I-LIKE-YOU-MN →
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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"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!!
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New Coffee signs for sale @ I-Like-You-MN
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.
New hand painted WOW magnets for sale @ I-Like-You-MN →
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!
Read MoreNew hand painted 'YUM' magnets for sale - I Like You MN →
I just finished some 2” round magnets that will be heading out to my local consignment shop this week. I-Like-You-Minneapolis “gives space to over 300 independent artists to sell their work. Unique and fun goods, something for everyone!”
Check out my mini-signs, as well as many other gifts to fill your gift-giving needs!
New sign painting at Naab Sales Corp - Blaine, MN
Final sign painting up at Naab Machinery Sales in Blaine, MN. Thank you for the opportunity!
Naab was interested in having their company’s information hand-painted on the back of their garage doors so that when they photographed their machines in front for online sales, their info would be seen in the background. Four doors, four signs - a great/practical way to reach out to their customers.
Read MoreNew sign painting up for Naab Machinery Sales in Blaine, MN
The business owner at Naab Sales Corp. was interested in having the company's information hand-painted on the back of their garage doors so that when they photographed their machines for online sales, their info could be seen in the background. A great/practical way to reach their customers! A hand-painted sign can offer your business a level of sophistication and charm that cannot be captured in vinyl alone, reflecting to your clients that you care about details and will take a hands-on approach to the service they receive.
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 and mural at Las Estrellas Dual Language School - NE Minneapolis, MN
New sign painting up for Las Estrellas Dual Language School in NE Minneapolis.
Las Estrellas is in the process of incorporating its mascot (the owl) into its hallways to connect with students and build its identity. The mascot uses dual text to help the children with comprehension and enhance their cognitive skills. This particular mural was painted above the stairwell in front of the entrance to their art classroom and gymnasium. Salud, Health - Arte, Art - Educacion Fisica, Physical Education. The mural took about two days to complete.
Read MoreCaught! - Thanks Hidden Treasures Thrift Store for the Review
For the last two years I have been periodically purchasing landscape paintings at my local thrift store, painting a rubber duck on them, and then returning the painting back to the same thrift store with the hope that someone will purchase it. I kept a low profile about it as I wasn’t sure where this venture would lead me. My hope was that someday I could make an easter egg-like hunt out of the whole thing and maybe inspire people to play along. Who knows… maybe make some actual money too!
Time passed…
Read MoreThrift store painting collaboration continues...
I purchased a painting (print on board) by the artist Brett James Smith at Savers (4849 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN). The painting, entitled "Morning Encounter," shows a man throwing a duck decoy from his boat into a lake. Purchase price: $2.99
I painted a rubber duck on the painting, and then returned this "new" artwork back to the same thrift store on 03/19/2023, around 4:21pm. A successful collaboration!
New sign painting up at Las Estrellas Dual Language School in NE Minneapolis.
New sign painting up for Las Estrellas Dual Language School in NE Minneapolis. 24x72,” latex paint on wood paneling + wall.
Las Estrellas is in the process of incorporating its mascot (the owl) into its hallways to connect with students and build its identity. With that said, the mascot uses dual text to help the children with comprehension and enhance their cognitive skills. Since their library sign needed a makeover… I combined the owl and the library signage to help get the message across.
Read MoreThrift store painting collaboration continues! - R. Sutherland
I purchased a painting by the artist R. Sutherland at Hidden Treasures Thrift Store in NE Minneapolis. I painted a rubber duck on the painting, and then returned this 'new' painting to the same thrift store on 02/05/2023, around 11:10am.
A successful collaboration! Thanks to R. Sutherland for your contribution to the work.
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…
Thrift store painting collaboration continues! - Norman Rockwell
I purchased a painting by the artist Norman Rockwell (print on canvas) from Hidden Treasures Thrift Store (2915 Pentagon Dr, St Anthony, MN) on 10/30/2022. The painting depicts a boy fishing/sleeping next to his dog, 10x8”. Priced: $3.99. I painted a rubber duck wearing bunny ears and holding an egg on the piece and then returned this “new” artwork to the same thrift store on 11/27/2022, around 11:56am.
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