From the Crow's Nest

Pirates, Beer Maidens 'n Mummys, oh my!

2011-10-23T19:33:00.000-07:00

My endcap blackboards for the Fearless Flyer. A few new ones

and a few favorites returning.

New batch o' TJ's foam core signs

2011-07-29T19:18:00.000-07:00

New Charles Shaw sign Our Cap'n Marc

Marcelle Our Demo Goddess

New Nuts sign sung to melody of Three's Company

Thank you Donna Marie!

New Baker's Rack sign

Uncle Charles wants YOU!

(Back of Atta Boy sign)

Back of Scones Baker's Rack sign

Thanks for Lookin'

The Sign Goddess

New Foam Core Signs

2011-06-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday TJ Friends! Here be some new foam core signs That I've done. Arr.


Watermelon Joe


Arrow to Larry's Meat Shack

Larry's Meat Shack


Aloha above Butter cookies

It's Punkin Time at TJ's

2010-10-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

The October Fearless Flyer has landed and so have a sidewalk full of Pumpkins and my foam core majestic wood grained signs. They have sprouted up everywhere like crabgrass, er marigolds, yeah marigolds.

Also the return of two of my favorite endcap signs

"Scary Movie" and "Jay's Mermaid".

I give them titles.

We have some Scary Crazy Good New Items at the store now!

Check 'em out.

Thanks for lookin!

TJ Signs a little catch up

2010-10-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

Yep it's been awhile. Lots of changes.

Here are some of the foam core Value signs I've been doing

Huge sign stretches across the side above the Pit and the Flower Bouquets about 8' wide

Mermaid side sign in wine

Another huge sign over juices

Very fun post Joesy Value "yer wallet" signs

Covering all the space one sign at a time

This is the New Items End cap.

Huge new foam core built sign hangs in front of blackboard

with shelves of new goodies

This one started out having matching arrows down the pole showing all the different ways but they kept getting knocked off

I did this one after the Google guys left for the day.

Good save though don't you think?

Love those wiener dogs

(Google is having a debate over which way to spell it)

Value Baby

It used to have a big paragraph about kosher quality

Thanks for lookin'

New TJ's signs

2009-08-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

<> Ahh Wanderlust it’s in our blood.

This is the first of ten signs for Trader Joe’s store #97 Green Valley Henderson

Our Sign Crew at #280 Anthem has been helping them with their remodel.

These are my contribution. They are Value signs and will stay up permanently as an inside endcap, the one that faces the isle instead of on the end face of the isle.

And My Favorite

As always thanks for lookin!

Sign Goddess

More Trader Joe's new signs around the store

2009-06-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

These are " Section Coolness" Joe-sy signs throughout the store. We've all been working on them here in the southwest. These are mine from store #280.

Thanks for Lookin'
Sign Goddess

New Trader Joe's Signs

2009-06-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

WooHoo Lookie what I found!

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY- Drifting

This is my latest blackboard sign waiting for the next round of endcap changes.

The Good Life

Yo Ho!
Message in a Bottle

Ridge Cut Chips

Two Endcap Signs

2008-08-31T19:29:00.000-07:00

My Mermaid just came down recently. She was selling Shredded Wheat. They moved the Shredded Wheat to a small end. Now I will paint to black all of the Shredded Wheat info so she'll be ready for the next appropriate product. That's Lemmie our Lobster. Find Lemmie and win a sweet treat. She is part of my library of signs.

The flamingo surfer dudes have been up a couple of times for Pink Lemonade and Joe's O's and now for Longboard Tortilla Chips! Perfect!

Hope you're having a great weekend.
Sign Goddess
signing off.

Woody in the Clouds

2008-08-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

We are revisiting the Woody I did last fall today because now he is in the clouds.
Our Muralist Victoria Nelson has been painting clouds above the wood paneling on all of the walls where it was still plain yellow. It looks very pretty and frames my Woody art quite nicely. It is painted on a masonite panel about 4' x 8'ish.
Captain Jeff did the panel cutting with his handy dandy router saw thingy.
The Sign Artists from the Decater Store are Foam Core Goddesses
and they very kindly gave Graham and I a quick lesson in cutting
letters. This was my first experience with cutting foam core into anything and heck working on such a huge painting too.

Sign Goddess
signing off.

My Fresh Bread Sign

2008-08-28T22:37:00.000-07:00

The Fresh Bread sign is hanging over the One Day Breads and is the first thing you see when you come in the store. It is made entirely of foam core, well except for the 3 D bread the parrot is holding (secret invention).
It is 4' wide and a 4 1/2 ish feet tall. The foam core we get is so great, it's 4' x 8'
and such a reasonable price it's shocking.
I made it double sided.

I didn't think to take photos of the progress, the wings are three layers and the Fresh Daily are cut, foam core also and painted to look like fresh bread.
It was a fun one.

Thanks for stopping by.
Sign Goddess signing off

Oktoberfest Girl Sketch on the Blackboard

2008-08-27T21:07:00.000-07:00

This is my sketch of the JosephsBrau Oktoberfest girl.

We all like how she turned out.
I got a little further with it but since the beer won't be in until Tuesday
I'm working on a more urgent project and will finish this one in a few days.

Sign Goddess signing off.
Goodnight
Pam

Holy Cow-a-Moly It's Been a Long Time!

2008-08-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

I have a gazillion new photos of signs to add, which I will do promptly tomorrow.
Until then here is what I've been working on at home.

"I Like Me Some Trader Joe's"

You can find this ACEO on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150287617924&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005

"Mmmm Where Trader Joe's?"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150287900235&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005

"Mmm JoJo's"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150287909764&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005

"I like Me Some Trader Joe's Too"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150287907151&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005

All of these tiny pieces of art are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Painted on Arches 140 lb cold press watercolor paper.
They are called ACEO's Art Card Editions and Originals
and were developed as a catagory on eBay by the many fine eBay Artists.
They are fun, Baseball card size art. Just type ACEO in the search on eBay and you'll be amazed at the huge varity!

These also come in darned handy as small studies for larger pieces and maybe EndCap designs.

I'm working on a Oktoberfest and Hopfest Endcap.
The sketch is great both here and on the board.
I'll keep you posted how the finished sign comes out.

Thanks!
Sign Goddess signing off

Illustration Friday:Pet Peeves

2008-03-26T20:45:00.000-07:00

Boy don't you just hate it when the mice run off with your
bag full of Trader Joe's groceries!

Close up of pesky Mice.

This is the Mice art board (2'x3') finished
waiting for it's Endcap

Here are the mice up in the store.

Hero Gull started as a doodle in my sketchbook.
He is waiting for his debut on the next EndCap.

Here is Hero Gull ready to go out to meet the world
but the Organic Tea & Lemonade didn't come in
so Plan B
Orange & Bergamot Green Tea
(I haven't tried that one)

Ta Da!

The Doctor is In!

2008-03-09T13:28:00.000-07:00

I made the front of the Plant Psychiatrist booth from foamcore

Sharon is our Plant Doctor

Some of our Crew

Aaron and Sharon

Our Captain Jeff

Evette and Dona.
Evette is our Nutrition expert
Dona is Helmsing on her Birthday wearing the Birthday hat.

Steffen

More of My Trader Joe's Endcap Signs

2008-03-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

My pretty Trader Joe's Fairy Bells
(can't remember the name of them)
They have the lovely fragrance of Grape KoolAid!

A new style I've been working on.

This sign started out as Skinny Dip Beer
(hence the swimsuit top) only the beer never came in
so I turned it into Newton's Folly Cider
which tastes remarkably like apple beer.

Trader Giottos Hungry as a Wolf

Pepe le Pew's favorite new wine

Mouton Cadet, Pepe le Pew and Couch Potato too

2008-01-28T21:13:00.000-08:00

Mouton Cadet out in it's endcap
Oui Oui Pepe

Graham Sign Artist Extraordinaire!

The Poker playing turkeys making their first appearance at Thanksgiving.
They've got aces hidden everywhere.
I'm keeping them up hawking chips and now pecan cranberry carmel corn
They crack me up.

MaryBeth
We love Trader Joe's!

Heehee gonna get me some of that soup!
The second Basset Hound

Steffen and the Soup cap

Enter the first Basset Hound into the signworld

Mouton Cadet as it was finished in the studio (my table in the Breakroom)

The Big Woody, Two-Buck Chuck, and WolfBlass Wine

2008-01-28T18:56:00.000-08:00

WolfBlass Wine sign
heading down the hallway into the store

Daniel putting up my sign

WolfBlass Endcap

Close up. I like this one.

My Charles Shaw Blackboard sign is a permanent fixture
on the wall above the cases of Two-Buck Chuck

The Big Woody
It's painted on masonite and is 7' wide!

Trader Joe's Blackboard Signs

2007-09-16T08:09:00.000-07:00

These are the final two Blackboard Art signs I created that will be on permanent displayin our store in Anthem (Henderson, Nevada)
I am very proud of how well they came out. The other signage in the store is very pretty.

More of My Trader Joe's Blackboard Signs

2007-09-13T20:16:00.001-07:00

This is my first Endcap, NAPA RIVER WINE.
After having days to complete each of the permanent signs
I had one day to do two Endcaps!

Here it is on top of the end display.
It turned out quite pretty.

More than a Baker's Dozen!

2007-09-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

Ahoy! I've been a busy lass with more than a Baker's Dozen Trader Joe's Blackboard signs under me belt! (I love Pirate talk!)

Ahh, this is one of me favorites!

This is one of me favorites too

Arrgh, if you run into this guy you could be in grave trouble. No wait he's the Headhunter from the old Disney Jungle Cruise Ride!

Well just a wee taste for now.
G'night to ye.
Sign Goddess and Crew Member
Pam

Illustration Friday - Captain

2007-08-18T08:18:00.000-07:00

Pirate Captain and Saucy Wench

Ahoy!
This is my Third sign for
Trader Joe's.
I am the Store Sign Artist
for a brand new Trader Joe's
that opened on Thursday Aug 16
in Henderson Nevada.
That's right next door to Las Vegas.

This black board is one of the
8 Points of Trader Joe's and will be up permanently. It is 2' x 5', a huge
difference from what I'm used to. It's been a blast and is the most fun job I've had in years.
I'll be adding photos soon of the rest of the signs and opening day be sure to check back.

There ye be!
Crew Member
Pam

Trader Joe's New Anthem Store Sign Artist-ME!

2007-08-11T20:01:00.000-07:00

Ahoy and Arrgh Mateys. I haven't posted for a while because I've been working at Trader Joe's!
We are opening a brand new store in Anthem in Henderson. It's set to open on the 16th.
It's the most fun job I've had since the Sign Shop at Sea World a lifetime ago.
I'm doing the Blackboard signs.

This is the first one I finished.

I've been working on the Eight Points of Trader Joe's. These signs will be up permanently. I've had to teach myself how to do it. It's been quite fun.
There are two sizes 2'x3' and 2'x5'.

Here is the second one : Our Tasting Panel. The seagulls are based on the "Mine, Mine" Gulls in Finding Nemo.

There are three more up and I'll be finishing the fourth tomorrow so I'll bring my camera again and get pictures of the rest of them and the store and the crew!
Until tomorrow, I have my night job to attend to now ( illustrations)
Off Ye Go Now
Pam

Illustration Friday: Twist

2007-06-29T17:23:00.001-07:00

"You're My Best Friend"
I would twist myself into a pretzel for you!

This illustration is shown much larger than it's 2 1/2" x 3 1/2 " powerful little size!
It is an A.C.E.O. Art Cards Editions and Originals created on Ebay. Artist Trading Cards
They are the same size as baseball cards, a fun, inexpensive way to collect art!

See it at auction on eBay here- You're My Best Friend

Search eBay for ACEO for a whole new world of Collectible Miniature art!

Illustration Friday: Camouflage

2007-06-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

TymePonies Faery Dreams

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Quiz

2007-06-16T15:39:00.000-07:00

Another fun quiz! Take the quiz and see what the Sorting Hat tells you.
hahaha I am ...

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Quiz

You are a Hufflepuff!!! You are way too damned sweet, pure, and innocent for your own good. The little things creep you out, like someone touching you without washing their hands first. You are so squeamish about things that you have to leave your classes to go throw up in the bathrooms so often that you are starting to fail them.
Take this quiz!

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What Color Do You Need in Your Life? I need..

2007-06-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

You Need Some Green in Your Life

Green will make you feel alive, renewed, and balanced.
And with a little green, you will project an aura of peacefulness and harmony.
If you want stability, you've got to get a little green in your life!

For extra punch: Combine green with blue or purple

The downside of green: It can promote jealousy in yourself or others

The consequences of more green in your life:

You will be drawn to a new life path
You will feel free to pursue new ideas and interests, no matter how strange
You will be released from the demands and concerns of others

What Color Do You Need?

Illustration Friday - Suit

2007-06-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

My Wee Little Suit of Moonlight

What Kind of Goddess are You?

2007-06-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

You Are Artemis!

Brave, and a natural born leader.
You're willing to fight for what you believe in...
And willing to make tough decisions.
Don't forget - the people around you have ideas too!

What Goddess Are You?

Illustration Friday - Citrus

2007-05-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

First Flight!

Illustration Friday - Neighbor

2007-05-10T07:09:00.000-07:00

Cheers Neighbor!

I'd like to invite you to my new Blog
Pet Portraits by Pam Tanzey

These are a pair of Italian Spinones.

Every morning I will post a recent portrait I have completed
or a sketch and a peek at the current one I am working on.
Won't you join me.

Illustration Friday - Remember

2007-04-30T10:29:00.000-07:00

Remembering Otis

Remembering Otis is a Custom Pet Portrait just completed
in Acrylic for a client
of her sweet Basset Hound Otis.

To see more of my Custom Pet Portraits, commission one
or learn about our exciting new Portrait Affiliate Program
please go to my website, www.pamtanzey.com

That Was Then

2007-03-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

Illustration Friday - I Spy

2007-03-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

Eye Spy a Golden Retriever!

This was an illustration I did for The AKC Gazette
back when I did the Better Breeding column every month.

Illustration Friday - Total

2007-03-16T11:42:00.000-07:00

Total-ly Silly Duncan

My flamboyant boy all decked out for Spring!

I just finished this piece. It was great fun.

When Duncan was young he wanted no part of such nonsense.
He was too busy maintaning the law and order on our street
and didn't like cameras in his face. He is eleven now and has
an impish sense of humor and models for me like a pro.
He's a hoot!

Illustration Friday - Hide

2007-03-02T12:51:00.000-08:00

"Oo-Oo! There's One!"

This is one of my illustrations in Diane Morgan's book
The Basset Hound Owners Survival Guide
A very funny book and this piece still cracks me up.

Illustration Friday - Communication

2007-02-23T10:10:00.000-08:00

Keeping up with the Daily Drool!

Illustration friday-Super Hero

2007-01-25T20:25:00.000-08:00

The Basset Rescue Super Hero
saving Bassets one at a time

Have a Jolly New Year!

2007-01-03T20:46:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from Misty Blue and me!

Peace - Illustration Friday

2006-12-26T13:58:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a Peaceful Holiday.
Pam Tanzey

Happy Howl-o-ween!

2006-10-31T19:49:00.000-08:00

Ghosts -Illustration Friday

2006-10-20T14:13:00.000-07:00

"The Promise"

"Grow old along with me
the best is yet to be..."
Robert Browning

This is one of my all time favorite pieces.
It has been a Calendar cover, it is a Limited Edition print
and many times over
a favorite choice for anniversary cards and gifts
and is available exclusively through

www.evansranchmercantile.com

That's Duncan in front on the right when he was a baby
and my little Punkin Pie.
He has his own blog now too!
He has a lot to say now that he is 10 1/2

You can reach his blog from my website
www.pamtanzey.com
Duncan's Blog is on the top right you can't miss it!
There's a little drawing of him with five to the sky
as his Auntie Sabrina says.
Stop on by and say Hi!

Smitten - Illustration Friday

2006-10-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

Cruisin'

This adorable man has been in several of my projects from numerous Santas
to the Children's book Pop's Truck- Thomas Nelson Australia several years ago.
Cruisin' is available now as a miniprint and greeting cards from
www.evansranchmercantile.com

Illustration Friday: Angels and Devils

2006-05-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Ha Ha I Win!

Illustration Friday: Tattoo

2006-03-17T07:38:00.000-08:00

2006-03-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

Illustration Friday: Tea