INA - Small Acrylic Painting of Old Neon Sign

INA

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on cradled panel

Oh, how I have missed these little paintings! Working on some small panels to refresh the supplies of some of the shops I work with.

JA - Original Acrylic Painting of Neon Sign by Debbie Shirley

JA

Beverly, Massachusetts

20 x 16 inches

acrylic on canvas

So honored to find out that both of my entries were accepted into the Newburyport Art Association's Winter Members Juried Exhibition! And then to find out that "JA" won an award in acrylics - so excited! This is from the juror's comments:
"I love how this painting spoofs our culture’s over-saturation with advertising iconography by truncating — and thereby undermining — a commercial sign. The composition confidently fulfills the first two mandates of a good painting: engage the eye; stimulate the imagination."

From looking at the acceptance list,it looks like a great show - hope to make it out to see it if the snow ever slows down around here (more than 70" in just the last few weeks!). The show will be at the Newburyport Art Association through February 28.

Flair - "Wish You Were Here" Roadside Retro Sign Painting

"Wish You Were Here"

Flair

Beverly, Massachusetts

6 x 4 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

A dry cleaner/laundromat in Beverly, Massachusetts. - day 3 of my Fun-A-Day Project and also the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

Just found out from a friend that the motel that I posted yesterday was recently demolished! I had no idea! Now I really feel the need to get out there and document all the interesting signs/buildings while I still can.....