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 MoreNew 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 signage heading to a collector in NYC
New sign painting on wood paneling, 10x10” each, acrylic + enamel paint.
I saw an advertisement for the film ‘She Said’ on a news website and I liked the text’s ambiguity. It made me think of King George’s song in the Broadway show, Hamilton. (of course in that song the king sings, you say, not he said.) Anyway, I wanted to paint just the words She Said, but when I thought about it it felt as though it could use a partner. So She Said - He Said… seemed like a good fit!
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreNew 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 MoreNew sign painting for Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley, MN.
New sign painting up at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley, MN. - Sign writing on glass is always a tricky balancing act because your eyes flip between the stencil (located on the front side of the glass) and the surface you’re painting on (backside). This can cause your focus to go in and out as you paint. (sometimes I close one eye to help me to concentrate)..
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 MoreThrift Store Paintings continue!
I purchased a painting by the artist Robert Wood (print on canvas) from Hidden Treasures Thrift Store (2915 Pentagon Dr, Saint Anthony, MN) on 06/03/2022. A serene landscape of a mill and winding meadow. Titled ‘Mill Stream.’’
I painted a rubber duck (dressed as a bride) on the painting and then returned this “new” artwork back to the same thrift store on 06/25/2022, around 12pm.
New sign painting up for Naab Machinery Sales, Blaine, MN
New sign painting up for the good folks at Naab Machinery Sales. As you can see in the images below the texture of the doors makes the line work challenging. You have to really charge the brush to get the right coverage… but not too much! 😂 It’s a bit of a juggling act.
I’ve got three more garage doors in the works so more to come!
Read MoreNew mural completed at the Lake Street Target, Minneapolis
New mural is finished at the Lake Street Target location (2500 East Lake St) in Minneapolis, MN - Artwork by Raul Villanueva. I am happy to be a part of the team that brought this piece of artwork to fruition. It took about three weeks to complete - exterior latex paint on stucco. Thanks to everyone involved!!
Read MoreLarge mural unveiled of the artist Prince in downtown Minneapolis.
I went to the Prince block party after work on Thursday night to check out the unveiling of his mural by the artist Hiero Veiga. I had been watching it come to life these last few weeks and I was curious to see how it turned out since the weather here has been questionable these last few days. Lots of rain and wind. The mural is about 100 feet tall on a wall near Ramp A by on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Eighth Street…
Read MoreThrift Store Paintings continue!
I purchased a painting (print on canvas) by the artist Norman Rockwell from Hidden Treasures Thrift Store (2915 Pentagon Dr, Saint Anthony, MN) on 04/30/2022. The painting depicts a boy pouring medicine into a spoon for his sick dog. Priced: $3.99
I painted a rubber duck on the painting and then returned this “new” artwork to the same thrift store of purchase on 05/09/2022. Around 6pm CT.
A successful collaboration! Thanks Norm for your contribution to the work.
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