Sideshow Freak Show and where in the hell have we been

We have been missing on the blog for a while. Last you saw Steve was working fast and furious on some of his mixed media art, very mysterious.  We were in overdrive in these parts, preparing for a busy season of shows like Warrenton, Roundtop etc.... And now to unveil. He sold the paper mache heads, but the banners are awesome. What does Steve have to say about these over the top sideshow banner, he pulled out of his,,,,eccentric brain.

Hand painted by me, this large one of a kind circus side show banner I called Human Wonders. Actual size is 5' 9" x 8' 9". Painted on a 7 oz. Canvas. I used a variety of paints and a bit of permanent marker to create the design. I tried to make it in the style of the circus side show banners of the 1920's to the 1940's. I even tried to make it look worn, or old. This banner has three different acts or attraction featured: the fighting human skeleton, the sword swallower, and the half man / half woman. This is an original piece although I used certain images or persons for the inspiration. For example, there was a fighting thin man in the 1920's named Abernathy at coney island. He supposedly only weighed 38 lbs. Although they are waterproof as far as the color staying fast, it was made to be displayed indoors and not to be hung for long periods outdoors. Grommets around the edges allow for easy hanging. Perfect for the game room, man cave or kids room. I will be listing some other banners I have painted but they are all one offs and will not be done again. Light weight, can be rolled up or folded. Also open to doing custom banners of the same style with different sizes or subject matter. Compare the size, artwork, and the price to other similar original hand painted banners.

Steve is completely open to custom banners. These would look great in a loft. 

You can find them on our Etsy Shop.