Freedom is a tiny Wyoming/Idaho border town. . My favorite part of this photo is the “Billiards” lettering on the brown building, which has almost totally disappeared. #photosfromtheroad . . #freedom #idaho #wyoming #signgeeks #signsunited #roadtrip #smalltown #billiards #signhunters #ghostsign #abmlifeiscolorful #abmlifeisbeautiful #midcentury #abandoned #rurex #vintagelife #smalltownlife #matthewehrmann #mpeart
In addition to being located in the heart of Jackson Hole, convenient to ski areas and national parks, the Antler Motel also features a 25 person hot tub. #partytime . #photosfromtheroad #jackson #wyoming #jacksonhole #signgeeks #signsunited #roadtrip #midcentury #neon #neonsign #signlanguage #abmlifeiscolorful #abmlifeisbeautiful #antler #motelsigns #gowyo #jacksonholeartist #matthewehrmann #mpeart
Last week, I had the pleasure of a 5-night solo roadtrip to Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. The main event was celebrating the wedding of my very old friends @nezzdog_designs and @alysonward75, which was awesome. Along the way, I saw some beautiful scenery, and more importantly, wonderful signage. The Pines Bar in downtown Thayne is the perfect place to belly up for a few Melvin IPA’s (ask me how I know.) More from this area to come in the days ahead. #photosfromtheroad . . . #wyoming #thayne #signgeeks #signsunited #neon #bar #liquor #beer #roadtrip #pines #smalltownbar #midcentury #abmlifeiscolorful #gowyo #signs_with_arrows @melvinbrewing #clouds #matthewehrmann #mpeart
As a kid, I took a lot of buses. Greyhound, Trailways (when that was still a thing), but in all my travels, I never ran across a bus depot sign that looked this pretty. #photosfromtheroad . . . #signsunited #signgeeks #pueblo #colorado #neon #neonlights #bus #abmlifeiscolorful #abmlifeisbeautiful #midcenturymodern #midcentury #nightsky #signlanguage #sign #star #vintageneonsign #roadtrip #matthewehrmann #mpeart
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. . . . #gilturners #signgeeks #signsunited #liquor #wine #beer #midcentury #midcenturymodern #abmlifeiscolorful #abmlifeisbeautiful #sunsetstrip #whiskyagogo #hollywood #westhollywood #cocktails #neon #neonsigns #losangeles #losangelesbynight #matthewehrmann #photosfromtheroad #matthewehrmann
10th & California #santamonica . . #signgeeks #signhunters #twinpalms #midcentury #dingbat #everything_signage #santamonicalife #midcenturymodern #vintage #typevstime #abmlifeiscolorful #matthewehrmann #mpeart
What the Stardust lacks in good ratings or positive reviews, it makes up for in sign quality. #photosfromtheroad . . #signgeeks #signsunited #redlands #california #motel #colortv #clouds #bluesky #abmlifeiscolorful #abmlifeisbeautiful #midcenturymodern #midcentury #stardust #ipulledoverforthis #gas_food_lodging #signlanguage #vintage #matthewehrmann #mpeart
This painting was inspired by the disappearing signage along Route 66, specifically in Arizona, between Flagstaff and Winslow. These signs would have lured travelers to the various roadside attractions in the area. The Meteor City Trading Post was near the Barringer Meteor Crater, and sold various Native American items, souvenirs, etc. Over the years, these signs have been painted over, replaced, damaged, vandalized, and generally left to return to the earth. I tried to capture the layers of history in this piece, as most likely it will live on longer than the original sign that inspired it. . 36”x36” Acrylic on Wood 4 pieces . I am happy to be unveiling this piece at the Fabrik Projects Summer Group Show this weekend, alongside many other talented artists. This will be a good show, if you are in Los Angeles area, please drop by. . Fabrik Summer Group Show August 3-31st . Opening Reception Saturday August 10th 6-9pm . Fabrik Projects @thisisfabrik 2636 La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles CA . #photosfromtheroad #matthewehrmann #fabrikprojects #signsunited #signgeeks #route66 #arizona #originalartwork #route66tradingpost #midcentury #roadtrip #artopening #losangeles #mpeart
The Yucca Motel, on the Las Vegas strip, was built in 1950 and demolished in 2010. Luckily, their sign has gone to the Las Vegas Neon Museum for preservation. This photo was taken when the motel was still operational. #photosfromtheroad . . #lasvegas #signgeeks #signsunited #midcenturymodern #midcentury #vegas #yucca #ipulledoverforthis #gas_food_lodging #everythingsignage #neon #oldvegas #roadtrip #matthewehrmann #mpeart