Foothill Blvd., aka Route 66 runs through San Bernardino, Rialto and Fontana on its way towards L.A. The El Rey, along with various other semi-famous motels (Wigwam, Sand n’ Sage and Fiesta) sit on this special section of 66. #photosfromtheroad . #signsunited #signgeeks #roadtrip #route66 #rialto #sanbernardino #fontana #elrey #motel #colortv #foothillblvd #ipulledoverforthis #gas_food_lodging #matthewehrmann #mpeart
Modernism Week in Palm Springs has begun! . If you are in town Sunday, February 17th, please come by Just Fabulous in Palm Spring’s Uptown Design District for an art show featuring yours truly. I will be showing new and classic images, available on canvas, metal, or photographic prints. . Come have a glass of bubbly and see some art. I’ll be there between 2pm and 4pm. . Sunday, February 17th 2p - 4p Just Fabulous 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA . #photosfromtheroad #palmsprings #artshow #justfabulous #signsunited #signgeeks #palmspringsmodernismweek #psmod #palmspringsstyle #modernismweek #artexhibition #midcenturymodern #midcentury #abmlifeiscolorful
The Century Bowl was demolished in 2016, after sitting empty for over a decade. In better times, it hosted the Gateway Doubles, a tournament that attracted bowlers from the Central Valley, Bay Area, and Sacramento. I’m not sure what became of the sign. Hopefully it was saved, but due to its size, I would guess maybe it wasn’t. #photosfromtheroad . . . #merced #bowl #bowlingalley #signgeeks #signsunited #abmlifeiscolorful #roadtrip #centralvalley #googie #googiearchitecture #midcenturymodern #midcentury #signlanguage #signs #vintage #roadsideamerica #blueskies #clouds #california #ipulledoverforthis #printsavailable #matthewehrmann #mpeart
The Pines Cafe in Independence (Highway 395) is now permanently closed. You might recognize this (and other locations in town) as the backdrop for Daft Punk's super weird 2006 movie 'Electroma,' which is about two robots and their quest to become human. #photosfromtheroad . . . #roadtrip #signgeeks #signsunited #neon #midcentury #midcenturymodern #independence #california #highway395 #lonepine #bishop #abmlifeiscolorful #cafe #pines #signlanguage #bluesky #daftpunk #electroma #printsavailable #linkinbio #matthewehrmann #mpeart
The Sharon Motel sits at the crossroads of Highways 80 and 93, a perfect location to stop overnight on a long drive through Northern Nevada. . . One of my favorite details on this sign is the “Best Value” message with the red dollar sign. As a Sign Geek/Graphic Designerd, I often wonder what the designers of these generic-messaged signs were thinking back in the day when they made the type choices they did. The dynamic “Best” type with the underline pairs well with the more standard sans-serif “Value.” The dollar sign with the non-continuous lines through it was a nice style choice as well. Though one could argue that this portion of the sign is the least important, there was clearly some good design-thought behind its humble message. #photosfromtheroad . . #signgeeks #signsunited #wells #nevada #roadtrip #motel #vacancy #abmlifeiscolorful #signlanguage #highway80 #ipulledoverforthis #gas_food_lodging #neon #neonlights #americana #midcenturymodern #midcentury #signhunters #matthewehrmann #mpeart
I am happy to announce I will be showing my work at the L.A. Art Show this week at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I’m excited to be showing alongside so many other talented artists. Please come visit me at booth 164. Thank you to @laartparty . Opening Night Premiere Party Wednesday, Jan 23rd. 8pm – 11pm . LA ART SHOW MODERN + CONTEMPORARY The Most Comprehensive International Contemporary Art Show in America . Los Angeles has emerged as a global epicenter of art & culture, with a distinct, interwoven multi-cultural influence unique to the city. Diversity is our strength and art is most impactful when it includes or transcends all borders. As LA rises as the world-class destination for art, LA Art Show continues to lead the way with innovative programming and one-of-a-kind experiences for an expanding collecting audience. . #photosfromtheroad #laartshow #losangeles #art #signsunited #signgeeks #artshow #cactus #motel #losangelesconventioncenter #matthewehrmann #mpeart @laartshow @laartparty
Saco boasted the Guinness world record for making the world's largest hamburger, building the 6,040-pound burger from the beef of 17 cattle in 1999 #photosfromtheroad . . . #signsunited #signgeeks #saco #montana #roadtrip #ipulledoverforthis #gas_food_lodging #motel #signage #vintage #midcenturymodern #abmlifeiscolorful #explore #vacancy #signlanguage #linkinbio #printsavailable #matthewehrmann #mpeart
Longhorn Lodge. Individual log cabins, clean and neat. #photosfromtheroad . . . #signsunited #signgeeks #wyoming #coffee #motel #abmlifeiscolorful #gasfoodlodging #bluesky #clouds #longhornlodge #rockriver #signgeeks #signhunters #everything_signage #signswitharrows #vacancy #neon #neonsign #neonlights #roadtrip #roadtrippin #linkinbio #printsavailable #mpeart
Two years ago when I first photographed this sign, I was snowed in in Yreka on my way from Portland to LA. Yesterday I got to photograph it under slightly warmer conditions. #photosfromtheroad . . . #signgeeks #signsunited #roadtrip #yreka #lodge #abmlifeiscolorful #bluesky #gas_food_lodging #ipulledoverforthis #california #sign #vintage #signlanguage #signage #abmhappylife #matthewehrmann #printsavailable #mpeart
A few years back, Dairy Queen HQ wanted the Holbrook location to take down their 50-year old neon sign, and replace it with something more current. After a change.org petition was launched, and hundreds of people signed on, it was decided that the sign could remain, as long as it was kept in good working order.🍦#photosfromtheroad . . . #arizona #holbrook #signsunited #signgeeks #neon #dairyqueen #sign #vintage #abmlifeiscolorful #roadtrip #arizonasky #arizonahighways #ipulledoverforthis #icecream #neonlights #hamburgers #blizzard #matthewehrmann #mpeart