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Valley Icon Henry's Tacos to Close After 50 Years

2012-12-08T17:49:00.000-08:00

The Los Angeles Institution known as Henry's Taco's will be closing at the end of December 2012. For the last 51 years the North Hollywood walk-up restaurant has stood at the corner of Moorpark and...

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Red Neon Fireplace Signage In Encino

2011-11-05T06:04:00.000-07:00

It is cold and rainy in Los Angeles this weekend, so here's some fiery fireplace signage to warm you up. The sign for Encino Fireplace mixes white neon and bright red plastic. I like the use of...

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Instead of Oaks to Silt, How about Mud to Parks?

2010-12-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

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Tony Curtis Hollywood Freeway Mural Moving?

2010-10-06T16:38:00.000-07:00

The Tony Curtis Hollywood freeway mural has delighted jaded locals and enthusiastic tourists alike for over a decade. This week as we bid farewell to the Hollywood Legend, Class Act and 1950's...

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Saturday Signage: Neon-Inspired Art Designs From Zazzle

2009-06-27T06:08:00.000-07:00

Part of the fun of covering cool vintage neon and other signage is the inspiration it gives to artists. I have found lots of great artwork on Zazzle since my move there. I have decided to feature...

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My Advice To Fellow CafePress Shopkeepers As A Former eBay Seller

2009-04-23T22:59:00.000-07:00

Or, how to stop hating your POD and start to love working for yourself. I have been selling my artwork as a Shop Keeper on CafePress for a number of years. I have loved being there, I've learned a...

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Henry's Tacos and Googie in Studio City for Saturday Signage

2009-03-14T09:26:00.000-07:00

Henry's Tacos is a Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley) institution. I was fortunate enough to make a trip out to Henry's this week and thought he'd make a perfect addition to my (sometimes) Saturday...

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Voting In Los Angeles Today

2009-03-03T19:19:00.000-08:00

Today is an election day in Los Angeles. Polls are open until 8pm, news coverage will start after the polls close. The citizens all over the city are deciding on Mayoral candidates and a few City...

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Red Neon Hearts for Valentine's Day Saturday Signage

2009-02-14T06:04:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool neon sign for you that fits both the day and the economy. Hart's Pawn Shop also gets the award for the most neon signage on their block.And Van Nuys has some pretty hot neon from back...

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Cool Neo-Classical Art and Adobe Tiles; Only in Van Nuys, Who Says We Have No Kulchur Dude?

2009-01-28T14:14:00.000-08:00

Sometimes art happens when you're stuck in traffic. It can help you slow down and appreciate the details. I love the beautiful painted detail on this cute little number...

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Two New Valentines Day Art Designs at my Online Store: Pro and Con

2009-01-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

Here's the latest Valentine's Day art at my online store....Folk Art Hearts with Curls of LoveA giant heart in colors of pink, red and purple in a hand drawn style. The red heart has two smaller sets...

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Santorini in Los Angeles: Ocean Blue and White Architectural Inspiration

2009-01-15T13:16:00.000-08:00

Whenever I drive by this house I feel like I've taken a quick trip to the Greek Isles. I love how they have created such a striking picture with just a few simple home improvements. The house is...

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New Art: Hippocampus Mythological Greek Sea Horse of Poseidon

2009-01-11T08:04:00.000-08:00

This is my new art for my AngelCityArt Store of a Hippocampus a mythical flying seahorse of Greek mythology. Hippocampus are the mythical winged sea horses who pull the chariot of Poseidon, the...

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Saturday Signage; Lucky 7 Sign Art Color Variation Test

2009-01-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a photo of a cool old sign I've been playing around with. I keep cleaning it up, pixelating it, changing the colors, putting in patterns here and there, then taking them back out. I still...

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Pacific Sunset with Palm Tree in Los Angeles

2009-01-07T14:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a pretty palm postcard photo for you from California.I took this shot the other evening after the rain had cleared and the sun was just setting. The clouds lingered creating a brilliant...

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Santa Monica Beach Pier: Sunday Signage and Other LA New Year Destinations

2008-12-28T17:05:00.000-08:00

The Santa Monica Pier was built in 1916 and is now a National Historic Landmark. The sign is a beautiful, 3D blue and white nautical dream spanning the entrance. The sign was erected in 1940. The...

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New Years Art, Designated Driver Mugs and a Zazzle update for my AngelCityArt Store

2008-12-26T23:15:00.000-08:00

Newsflash: These designs have just been improved and MOVED to ZAZZLE! My new favorite Print-on-Demand company is now the fine folks at Zazzle.com where my new AngelCityArt store has been...

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Cool Saturday Signage; Star Lite Room in Studio City

2008-12-13T21:32:00.001-08:00

We have lots of stars in here Los Angeles and lots of cool signs based on them. Today's cool signage has a huge red star with white letters over the Star Lite Room bar on Moorpark Street near...

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Font Freak, New Art for Artist and Designers in the AngelCityArt Online Store

2008-12-11T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here's my newest design for my AngelCityArt Store. This design uses some of my favorite fonts. I love old lettering. I've collected many fonts in my Suitcase, and now I am bringing them out for the...

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Saturday Signage: Cool Retro Mr. Pool Sign to be Rescued

2008-12-06T09:07:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite examples of cool signage has been defaced. Mr. Pool has been a fixture on Blvd for years. Anyone who grew up in the San Fernando Valley probably took...

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Space Shuttle Landing Creates Sonic Booms over Los Angeles

2008-11-30T13:37:00.000-08:00

Something fun happened today! The Space Shuttle Endeavour just cruised over the Los Angeles basin creating two huge sonic booms. Those were loud! The Shuttle is going faster than the speed of sound...

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Saturday Signage: Time to Buy Animated Neon in Encino

2008-11-29T08:45:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Survival Day. Here's an old favorite, the Time to Buy sign on Ventura Blvd. A red star flies around the giant lit clock and ends at the store door. It hasn't been animated...

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Saturday Signage: LA Palm Tree Meets Pawn Shop

2008-11-22T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a local photo for you that mirrors the national economy.A classic Los Angeles Palm tree in front of a Pawn Shop as a man walks by slowly in thought.The S is a dollar sign which I thought went...

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Where to Volunteer for Arson Watch in Los Angeles, Simi Fire Smoke over the San Fernando Valley

2008-11-16T09:35:00.000-08:00

This is a shot of smoke from the Simi Fire from the Sepulveda Dam Basin in the San Fernando Valley. The view is looking south. The fire is to the north of this shot but visibility is so bad you can't...

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Saturday Signage: Rocket Liquor Blasts Off in LA's San Fernando Valley

2008-11-15T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool neon sign for Rocket Liquor at 21413 Vanowen St. in Canoga Park.The name refers to the San Fernando Valley's long history as a center of the aerospace industry. Long before the space...

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