Description A bold and charismatic cowboy takes center stage in this frontier-inspired piece, exuding confidence and charm. His knowing smile and rugged features hint at untold stories, evoking the romance of the open range and the adventurous spirit of the Wild West. The warm tones and weathered texture create a nostalgic ambiance, reminiscent of small-town gatherings and windswept plains where love and legend intertwine. Whether as a tribute to cowboy culture or a nod to Western romance, this image stirs the heart with its timeless allure.
Design & Materials Crafted with the option of wood for a classic, rustic feel or metal for a sleek, modern look, this piece is as versatile as it is striking.
- Wood Signs: Wood signs are made from engineered wood (locally-sourced plywood). This piece features a charming wood-plank style and comes affixed with a picture hanger on the back. Wood signs are recommended for indoor use.
- Metal Signs: Metal signs, made from galvanized steel, are embellished with corner grommets for hanging and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Dimensions Available in varied sizes from 9-inch by 12-inch to a large 28-inch by 38-inch version, allowing for a perfect fit in a variety of settings.
Personalization Enjoy complimentary personalization for this piece, meticulously handcrafted by our graphic design team. Specify your desired text for points A and B. To ensure perfection in your custom piece, please verify your text carefully. Missing personalization information will revert to our default design as shown. To remove all text from a field, type "Remove" in that field.
Installation Ready for immediate hanging upon arrival. Wood signs include mounting hardware on the back. Metal signs are embellished with corner grommets.
About the Artist In 1985, a train trip to visit friends introduced Loyd and Laura Meissenburg to the beauty and serenity of Northwest Montana. Enchanted by the small lakeside town of Bigfork, they made the bold decision to sell their home and relocate, finding true nirvana amidst the mountains and setting up a tiny gift shop attached to a bar in Bigfork. The shop laid the foundation for what was to come.
Loyd, who had been dabbling in cartooning and surfing, was encouraged to take an art class taught by Eric Titlebaum, a cartoonist of Playboy Magazine notoriety. With time to tinker during the desolate winters, Laura began asking Loyd to create merchandise for their shop. Recognizing the untapped potential of the skiing crowd, they started designing and producing unique wood and metal signs inspired by vintage ephemera.
What began as a few souvenir signs quickly grew into a full-fledged business. From making homemade inks in a microwave and duct-taping makeshift equipment, they evolved into a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,000 signs in their collection. Meissenburg Designs was born, combining their passion for art and craftsmanship to create distinct, high-quality signs.
Through collaboration and a can-do attitude, they have tackled projects large and small, challenging and growing their capabilities beyond anything they could have imagined. Being stubborn has its rewards!
