LongHorn Motel 3D Rendering
The Longhorn Motel neon sign dates back to 1954. Another classic that hung in Reno, Nevada. This sign is very sentimental to the executive director of the Nevada Neon Project, Will Durham, so of course I had to digitally recreate this beauty!
Vegas Vickie 3D Rendering
Though Vegas Vickie still lives on in the Circa Resort down in Vegas, I couldn't resist the urge to preserve her digitally. This 25ft woman has SO MUCH neon on her! If you are ever in Vegas, pay her a visit. She is stunning. Be sure to click on the video to watch her preservation story!
Mapes Hotel 3D rendering
The Mapes Hotel Neon sign is from the Nevada Neon Project's sign collection. Being one of the most iconic neon signs in Reno, Nevada, it was important to have this one digitally preserved. You may recognize it from the movie The Misfits, starring Marilyn Monroe!
Kings Inn Casino 3D Rendering
The Kings Inn Casino lived a short 7 years before filing for bankruptcy. Being a graphic designer and a typography enthusiast, I absolutely LOVE the design of this one. If you haven't noticed... it's the letter "K"... with a crown... that looks like a king. Brilliant! We can thank the Nevada Neon Project for saving this one!
Bucky Buckaroo 3D Rendering
Meet Bucky Buckaroo! In the 1940s, caricaturist and commercial artist, Lewis “Lew” Hymers designed him. It was an honor to recreate something so beautiful. He is now a part of the Nevada Neon Project's collection!
Silver Spur Motel 3D Rendering
This neon sign has 9 lives. Seriously... in 2017 the motel was set to be demolished, the Nevada Neon Project set out to preserve the neon and the whole thing was stolen! Luckily, it was found and is now a part of their collection. The Spur is one of my favorites. Just look at this thing! Beautiful.
Shorty's Club 3D Rendering
Here's a sad story for you... this sign shined in Elko, Nevada for about 40 years, then one day it was gone. No one really knows what happened to it. I just had to bring him back to life in some way. You can watch a time-lapse of his digital preservation. Shorty now shines bright in the Virtual Reality Neon museum!
Buffalo Bar 3D Rendering
The Buffalo Bar was a beautiful sign that once hung in Sparks, Nevada. Thankfully, this beautiful sign has been preserved by the Nevada Neon Project. You just don't see signs like this anymore!