So after a bit of procrastination I decided that I really wanted to complete this piece today. I've been so busy with life, work and developing new ideas that the actual printing process has taken a back seat for over a month. This piece has been ready to be finished for quite a long time and I'm happy to say that it is finally completed.
I'm also happy that I've finally managed to create something that had less than 10 colors. When I look at things I really can't seem to stay away from making it as real as possible...which also includes adding in so many values and tonal changes of the colors that I really start to go crazy about half way through.
Below is a progression of the first four colors. The first three were nothing more than the neon tube color as well as a light and dark shadow on the tube. The next color was the background and the final color was the black outline around the letters.
(4 Color Progression)
Here's an image of the original sign as well.
The sign was located at the Las Vegas Neon Museum located at:
The sign was located at the Las Vegas Neon Museum located at:
770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
There space is filled with hundred of old neon and bulb signs from past Las Vegas motels and casinos. It is quite an awesome place and I highly recommend checking it out. If you decided to visit though, it is advised that you visit their website a couple weeks in advance of your visit and buy your tickets then. I'm sure that walk-ins can sometimes get in on one of the tours, but most people seem to purchase their tickets in advance.
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