In the mood for a little adventure, I escaped from San Antonio for a Sunday Drive headed in the direction of Lockhart, Texas. There was no real agenda. It was just time to get off the beaten path and explore fresh territory.
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It was approaching the end of the day already when we made a last minute stop to explore a quite little episcopal church. The moment I stepped out of the car I heard the sound of music streaming from the open doors of a two story brick building across the street. The front door was wide open and a soft glow came from inside. I looked up to see the sign Big Dog Neon and instantly knew I was standing in front of a glass studio. After exploring the church we strolled past Big Dog Neon and confirmed my suspicions. It's not terribly often you find a working neon artist, aso this was a real treat. Kirk Tunningley was busy at work inside. With a wide soft natural gas flame he skillfully bent glass tubing while chatting with a friend and welcoming our distraction. Vintage neon signs hung from every nook and cranny. A rainbow of colored lights hung above our heads, perfect for clients to select from available colors. The space was vast and I instantly begun to have studio envy. Who wouldn't absolutely love to work in this big brick building with so much space and character.
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Here are a couple of links you might enjoy if you want to explore Big Dog Neon a little further:
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