Design Turnpike

Design Turnpike Creating unique art and maps from vintage license plates. Visit my website for availability, photos. and pricing. http://www.designturnpike.com

Weather could not have been better for my third annual booth at the Franklin Art Fair for Labor Day. Dolly got lots of l...
09/07/2026

Weather could not have been better for my third annual booth at the Franklin Art Fair for Labor Day. Dolly got lots of looks, sold a good number of pieces, met hundreds of people and made endless new contacts about future commissions.

Dolly portrait I finished last night. 32 x 48 made using plates from the South, including Tennessee.
09/06/2026

Dolly portrait I finished last night. 32 x 48 made using plates from the South, including Tennessee.

Michigan sports fans: which one is your favorite? Pistons, Tigers, Wolverines, Spartans, Lions or Red Wings?** that’s th...
09/05/2026

Michigan sports fans: which one is your favorite? Pistons, Tigers, Wolverines, Spartans, Lions or Red Wings?*

* that’s the Detroit hockey team’s logo from 1926-27 - I’m not about to do a winged wheel that size 🤓

These 7 x 7 s and a ton more will be at my booth at the Franklin Art Fair on Labor Day from 10-5. Hope to see many of you there!

MJ portrait in black and white. Excited to ship this one!
08/31/2026

MJ portrait in black and white. Excited to ship this one!

Not a huge racing fan myself, but happy to say two of my pieces are on display at this event today in the eBay corporate...
08/23/2026

Not a huge racing fan myself, but happy to say two of my pieces are on display at this event today in the eBay corporate reception lounge. Hope people enjoy seeing my recycled automotive-themed art in person!

Thank you to Lisa Kern for sending me this photo she took of my work hanging at Culver’s near Lansing. Apparently the wa...
08/23/2026

Thank you to Lisa Kern for sending me this photo she took of my work hanging at Culver’s near Lansing. Apparently the walls of the place are all decked out in Design Turnpike pieces. Time for a drive to grab myself a butter burger!

Black and white Michael Jackson portrait in progress for a massive MJ fan, who just so happens to also be an American Ol...
08/19/2026

Black and white Michael Jackson portrait in progress for a massive MJ fan, who just so happens to also be an American Olympic medalist! 🇺🇸

The lettering sign orders are still coming in hot. Trying to stay ahead! 🎸
08/10/2026

The lettering sign orders are still coming in hot. Trying to stay ahead! 🎸

Finishing touches on this large silhouette cut map to Alabama shores…
08/08/2026

Finishing touches on this large silhouette cut map to Alabama shores…

Happy Friday! And stay away from this guy 😅
08/07/2026

Happy Friday! And stay away from this guy 😅

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Southfield, MI
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