There is just something about a neon sign. Whether the subtle enchantment or the glow of the neon, there is a story of yesterday waiting to be told. My watercolor series, Neon Americana, was inspired by the Doc Holliday Tavern sign in my hometown of Glenwood Springs. Whether it was nostalgia or cherished memories, I knew I had to paint this sign.

 

These vintage signs, once beacons for taverns, diners, lodges or theaters, now flicker in our memories as symbols of a lost era. Watercolor captures the vibrancy of neon, contrasting light with shadow and permanence with. I find beauty in the imperfections: rusted edges, faded paint, and mid-century typography.

 

This collection tells stories, inviting viewers to pause and recall places or moments that briefly shone before fading. With Neon Americana, I aim to preserve fragments of yesterday and highlight the beauty in the everyday.