Cherry Hill Motel, 18" x 18"A vintage neon motel sign for a place that no longer serves as a motel; found in a small Montana town. This mixed media painting contains layers of acrylic paints, vintage ephemera (old ads from the 1950s and 60s, antique ledgers and receipts, etc.) anchored by my photography to create a vintage inspired piece of Americana art. Specifications: measures 18"T x 18"W x 1. 5"D original work on cradled wood with open back sides are varnished natural wood;

Such a classic Western/Mid-Western site: grains bins on an open field

My photography is layered with vintage and farm inspired documents

My passion for painting is equally matched by my love of photography

the long history - these are all things that draw me to these abandoned buildings

This piece comes from the Communities Set in my Life in the 30s series and features railroad cars and the water tower for the steam locomotives at the Rio Grande Royal Gorge rail yard

peaceful places and simpler times into your home

local vintage ephemera anchored by my photography of an abandoned cabin to create a vintage inspired piece of contemporary western art

• measures 2

pencils and vintage documents from the late 1800s and early 1900s (including ledgers

a humble gesture of patriotism

regardless

The piece or original art is layered with acrylic paints and vintage ephemera to create a unique vintage inspired piece of contemporary art