Circus, One of many to come

I have a deep love for vintage hand painted circus or sideshow banners. There is an antique warehouse that owns nearly 20 of them that hang in a gorgeous old warehouse. They are all quite large 10ft by 8ft or so. Some of my favorites include, Turtle Girl, The Fire Breather, Medusa, and Electra. Also of interest are circus prints from Barnum and Bailey's travelling circus. I've always wanted to own some of these posters but that day hasn't come yet. So, I decided to make some windows in the theme of the Circus. I hope to complete many more circus themed signs! Enjoy.

Circus Approx. 32wx28h in. For Sale $250

Take me to the Bar ➳

Better photos coming soon. Plus 3 new signs coming soon.
But, here is a snapshot of a recent bar sign. I wanted to make a simple sign that was to the point! So here we are, simply says Bar.
But, simple with some elegance. Neat lettering with a nice arrow ornament. Cool looking paint on a neat lookin' window, on a light wood frame with flaking paint.

Anddd... she's available!

Bar $160

'[Signs By Bean], a "Super Maker" of a lost art'

Pretty cool!
On the top of the page, too!
http://www.renegadecraft.com/super-makers-super-handmade

You kiddin' me? Just give me some Ginger Beer and whiskey.

Here's one for the folks who don't or cannot drink the beer. Good ol Ginger Beer... used by apothecaries as a throat antiseptic and medicine... the stuff tastes great (and mixes even better). You kiddin' me? Just give me some ginger beer and whiskey. Listenin' to Mr. JD Mcpherson of Hi-Style Records. Dynamite!

Ginger Beer SOLD

The Harmonica Shoppe

The Harmonica Shoppe? What kinda shop only sells harmonicas and what kinda shop spells it like shoppe? (pronounced, shaw-pee while sticking out your pinky finger over a cup of tea)

Well I don't know. But I think it looks great and the wind-ow is one of the oldest I've worked with. So I find it to be neat.

I have been thinking about old-timey musical instruments lately.
I'm always listenin' to music and recently enjoyed the sounds of new bluegrass, southern influenced, country songs. I've been hanging out with the audio representations of Steve Earle, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Heartless Bastards, Townes Van Zandt, and Justin Townes Earle...just to name a few.

Well, I figured I'd make a real old timey sign... something that doesn't include drinking this time!

Also, I've been dreamin' lately of getting a banjo, a trumpet even. But I may end up with an easier-on-the-pocket solution.. a harmonica.
We've had an unseasonably pleasant spring here in Chicago, maybe I'll sit around the fire tonight and play a tune.

Refinished wood frame, stripped, stained and clear coated
Also, due to this window's old age, I've reinforced the glass. I added some glazier points and clear window caulk. 

"The Harmonica Shoppe" Measures 22.5in x 22in $190

On Etsy!

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Signs By Bean on Etsy

Windows that are available will be for sale on my Etsy page. Custom windows can be inquired about through email or an Etsy conversation.

Rettig Tea Co. Commission for the Ho-liday

The Rettig Tea Company isn't an actually brand, tea just happens to be a common interest between the three family members this window was commissioned for. Rettig daughter, Clare asked me to whip up a lil somethin' before she visited some family in Indiana for the ho-liday.
So here we are..

"Rettig Tea Co" Approx 18x18 inches SOLD