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History of a Painting - The Lerner Theatre Neon Sign, Elkhart, Indiana

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History of a Painting - The Lerner Theatre Neon Sign.  

 Elkhart, Indiana

 

The Lerner Theatre, formerly the ELCO, was renovated in recent years to its current glory in downtown Elkhart, Indiana.

Every year the Midwest Museum of American Art hosts the Juried Regional Art Show, held at the museum. The regional area includes 22 counties from northern Indiana and Southern Michigan and is known to be the the highest cash awards show in the State of Indiana. Approximately 200 works are selected from hundreds of artisans applying to be in the show, which runs from September to December. This is one of the paintings that I painted, which was selected for the show in 2014.

The Lerner features plays, concerts, performances, musicals and movies.  The Lerner has banquet rooms for many types of festivities and gatherings.

I decided to paint the Neon Sign that proudly marks the building on Main Street in Elkhart. I enjoyed being a part of this prestigious show and plan to include future paintings that I will enter into the competition.

 

Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©

 

The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN

Check out some of my other Paintings and stories behind them 

The Lerner Theatre Sign,....  WWII German Military Train,....  Wellfield Gardens,....  Fried Green Tomatoes (Set of 4),....  Swenson's Drive-in,....  Popular Soft Drink (Set of 4),....  Superdawg,....  Teaching Art Classes (Part 1),....  Teaching Art Classes (Part 2),....  Amish Acres (Set of 4),....  The Round Barn Theatre,....  Billy Neal's Texaco,....  The Governor's personal home,....  Buckeye Confectionery,....  Rees Theatre,....  The Carnival,....  Pigeon Forge Mill,....  Valley View,....  White Castle,....  Livingston Memorial Light,....  Punta Clara Candy Kitchen,....  The Pinto Motel,....  White Shoal Light,....  Jorge's, the Family Poodle,....  Family Home, Gas City, IN,....  Gulf Gas Pump,....  Oak Hill Fruit Stand,....  Cass Taxi,....  Amish Farm House,....  Shell Gas Pump,....  Germantown, OH Depot,....  Angelo's Hot Dog World,....  Amish Acres Restaurant Barn,....  Mail Boxes,....  Texaco Pump,....  Carnegie Library, Crown Point, IN,....  Prater's Mill,....  Bubba's Roadhouse and Salo on,....  Billys Ritz,....  50s Diner, Sarasota, FL,....  Biff Burger,....  Dog 'n Mug,....  Bonnie Doon Ice Cream, Mishawaka,....  Skyline Chili,....  Meat & Cheese,....  Carter's Hamburgers,....  Movie Theatres, (Set of 4),....  Oliver Ford,....  Krispy Kreme, Atlanta, GA,....  Sail Boats (Set of 4),....  Behind the House,....  Fishing Flies (Set of 4),.... Brewster's Taxi,....  Underwater swimmer looking up,....  Miami, FL Fire Station,....  Diving Dog,....  Stone Mtn Mill - Summer,....  Underwater Face,....  Detroit FOX Theatre,....  Gas Pumps (Set of 4),....  Ft. George Drive-in Theatre,....  Red Covered Bridges (Set of 4),....  Gone Fishing,....  Duck Decoys (Set of 4),....  Agnew Seed Store,....  Brown Covered Bridges (Set of 4),.... The Prange Building ,....  Crown Point, Criminal Court,....  Coconut Tree,....  Barns - (Set of 4),....  Pedal Cars - Set of 4,....  Starr's Mill,....  Fishing Lures Set of 4,.... Fireman's -Set of 4,....  The Fire Dept.,....  Barber - Set of 4,....  Barber Pole,....  Shrimp Boat,....  Hot Air Balloon - Set,....  Los Angeles Theatre,....  Florida Lighthouses set,....  Fire Dog,....  Louis' Lunch,....  Fresh Fruit,....  Bumper Cars,....  Roanoke Weiner Stand,....  Skyline Chili & Weinermobile,....  Fried Green Tomatoes windw,....  Bradford's store,....  Monaco Bay Nightclub,....  milk silo,....  4-Seasons of Outhouses,....  Shrimp Boat,....  Wings for You,....  Texas Tavern,....  Columbia Street Roastery,....  FOX Theatre, Atlanta, The King & I,....  Luigi's Pizza,....  Tilley's Trolley,....  Sixes Road Mill,.... Savannah, GA Carriage,.... Hope Train Depot,....  Jackson Drink Stand,....  Euharlee Covered Bridge - Spring,....  Toy Ferris Wheel,....  Roselawn,....  Sewing Machine,.... Rosie's Diner, 2nd painting,.... Billy Goat Tavern,....    The Varsity - 2nd painting,....  The Varsity,....   Wickers End,....  LaSalle Hotel Rooftop Sign,....  Waffle House,....    Crown Point, IN Jail,....  Roses and the Old,....  Train,....  Norman's,....  Sinclair Gas Pump,....  Wicker Guest House,....  Ted Peter's Smoked Fish,....  Stone Mounain Grist Mill,....  Classic Milk Shake,....  Juke Box Song Selector,....  Thrasher Bros Warehouse,....  Wood & Swank Post Office,....  Restored Truck,....  Brown Barn Texaco,....  Weldy School,....  Broken Swing,....  Chicago Theatre,....  Bonnie Doon Ice Cream, S. Mich. St.,....  Armuchee House,....  The Corner Shelf,....  Loew's Jersey Theatre,....  Marathon Gas Pump,....  Calloway's Round Barn,....  River Street, Savannah, GA,....  Court House, Crown Point, IN,....  Pooles Mill Covered Bridge,....  Steak and Shake,....  The Peanut Shop,....  Hot Diggity Dogs,....  Wrigley Field,.... Piano Through a Window,.... The Coconut Tree,....  Barber Tonics,.... Pelican Diner,.... A & W Drive-in,.... The Lantern,.... The FOX Theatre, Atlanta,...  Tri-Way Outdoor Theatre,...  Rexall Drug Store,...  A Family Homestead,...  The Palace Theatre,...  Angel's Diner,...  Krispy Kreme, Gainsville, Florida,...  Bonnie Doon US31,...  Ross Diner,...  The Gag & Heave,... A&W Root Beer Barrel,...  Bonnie Doon, Lincolnway, Mishawaka, IN,...  Train Depot, Cartersville, GA,...  Dairy Queen,...  Firestone Store,...  The South Shore,...  The Gathering Place,...  4-Way Lunch,...  Mustard and Ketchup,... McDonald's,...  Lost Mountain Store,...   The Big Chicken,...  Euharlee, GA. Covered Bridge,...  Juliette, GA Church,...  Fried Green Tomatoes House,...  Whistle Stop Cafe,...   Whistle Stop Train Depot,...  Tilley Park,...   Jimmy's Hurricane,...   Barber Chair,...  Fire Truck,...   Rosies Diner,... Judge Roy Bean's   

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If you know someone who wants to Buy or Sell a Home in Elkhart County, St Joseph County,

or surrounding areas, have them call me:

Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC, Elkhart, Indiana,

or email larry@larry-johnston.com

Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Larry

I really enjoy the realism of your paintings, and your inspiration. Good luck in the competition!

Jeff

Jun 11, 2016 12:27 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Really stunning Larry. I love when you share your art work.

Jun 11, 2016 01:27 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Larry - your paintings always inspire pride in our surroundings.  The Lerner Theatre is a great subject.

Jun 11, 2016 01:57 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Larry,
I always love the stories behind your paintings.  Thanks for sharing!

Jun 11, 2016 04:38 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

A great painting Larry! It looks so real that when you see the actual sign it reminds me of your painting!

Jun 11, 2016 09:20 AM