Memorial Day American Flag Canvas Print Sale

Here's a unique opportunity to get an oversize canvas print at a big discount, like this American Flag recycled license plate art flag canvas print for the promo price of just $199. Right in time for Memorial Day! Click here to learn more. Limited time and quantities available.

Recent License Plate Art Project Spotlight

Hello all! It's been quite a busy start to 2017. See below for some of the projects that have kept me busty for the past month! And remember, order a large size or above handmade original in the next week and receive a free canvas print of your choice from my extensive design collection on FineArtAmerica!

XL License Plate American Flag

I made this custom flag piece for client Jessica in Tennessee! Lots of cool plates in red, white and blue comprised this original design.

36 x 36 Michigan Counties Map

All 83 counties of the Great Lake State make an appearance, each one recreated using a different chunk of Michigan license plates. This colorful piece headed over to the West side of the Mitten State when complete for client Dale.

Arsenal Football (or, soccer!) Team Logo

A huge fan of the team commissioned this intricate and challenging piece celebrating their favorite club. Plates from various states combined to form the iconic emblem with a brand new twist.

Let me make something for you as well! Contact me here to get started.

The 8 Best State Flag Designs - Made With License Plates to Make It More Interesting

Most people know that each of the 50 states in the USA has its own special state flag. Not everyone really knows what their own state flag looks like, however; and even fewer know all the other states' unique, eclectic and creative designs.

I've taken what I think are the 8 coolest state flag designs - and recreated them using vintage license plates belonging to each one. Enjoy! 

Prints of each are available from my friends at FineArtAmerica.com

#8: Michigan

I simply have to include The Great Lakes State for a couple reasons: I was born and raised here, and the rich blues and browns really make for a handsome, rustic design.

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#7: New Mexico

The memorable flag of New Mexico consists of a red sun symbol of the Zia on a field of yellow, and was officially introduced in 1925. It was designed in 1920, to highlight the state's Native American Pueblo and Nuevo México Hispano roots. The colors evoke the flags of Habsburg Spain and the Crown of Aragon, brought by the conquistadors. Free Tidbit: It is one of four U.S. state flags not to contain the color blue.

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#6: Maryland

The slightly-confusing official flag of the state of Maryland consists of the heraldic banner of George Calvert, Lord Baltimore. It is the only US state flag to be directly based on English heraldry. You won’t be mistaking it for any other state’s flag, that’s for sure!

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#5: South Carolina

The flag of South Carolina has existed in some form since 1775, being based on one of the first Revolutionary War flags. The palmetto is a reference to the defense of Sullivan's Island, the fortress which survived largely because the palmettos, laid over sand walls, were able to withstand British cannons. Pretty cool!

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#4: Texas

The Texas flag is known as the Lone Star Flag. The current design of the flag was introduced to the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 28, 1838. The flag, flown at homes and businesses statewide, is highly popular among Texans and is treated with a great degree of reverence and esteem within Texas. Don’t mess with Texas! Or this flag.

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#3: Arizona

The flag of Arizona consists of 13 rays of red and weld-yellow on the top half, the colors of the flag of Spain, representing the 13 original states. The red and yellow also symbolize Arizona's picturesque sunsets. The copper star represents the copper mining industry in Arizona. The rest of the flag is colored blue, representing the Colorado River. Full of symbolism, and pretty to look at!

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#2: Colorado

The flag of the state of Colorado consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width; the top and bottom stripes are blue, and the middle stripe white. On top of these stripes sits a circular red "C", filled with a golden disk. The blue is meant to represent the skies, the gold stands for the sunshine enjoyed by the state, the white represents the snowcapped mountains, and the red represents the ruddy colored earth. Another gorgeous flag full of symbolism. Second place ain’t bad, Coloradans!

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#1: California

The Bear Flag is the official flag of the state of California. There is a red star in the upper left corner and a grizzly bear facing left in the center, walking on a patch of green grass. The five-point star is taken from the California Lone Star Flag of 1836. The bear on the current flag of California is claimed to have been modeled on the last Californian grizzly bear in captivity. The bear, named "Monarch", was captured in 1889 by newspaper reporter Allen Kelley, at the behest of William Randolph Hearst and is preserved at the Academy of Sciences at Golden Gate Park. An iconic flag notably different than all the others - worthy of our first place state flag ranking!

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I hope you've enjoyed this flag ranking countdown - click here to see even more flag designs made using recycled vintage state license plates!

Celebrate February with this Presidential Print!

Two of our greatest presidents celebrate a birthday this month! Buy a large or XL USA license plate map or an XL license plate flag in February - and get this 20" x 16" framed print free.



If you've been waiting for just the right time to buy a handmade original license plate map or flag, this is it!

More details here.

Canadian Flag Made out of License Plates

This flag of Canada is made using assorted red and white license plates from each of the 10 provinces and three territories of our Northern neighbors.

Painstakingly assembled using over 80 license plates from places as far flung as Yukon Territory and Prince Edward Island, this design is available an an exclusive print starting today here.

Celebrate your own fondness for the True North Strong and Free or give as a gift to your favorite Canuck!

License Plate Art and Map Pub Tables!

I am pleased to have an exclusive partnership with USTabletops.com, the world's largest website for custom pub tables, and commercial, indoor and outdoor table tops. Every table top they create is designed by them, manufactured exclusively for them, guaranteed by them and available only from them or their authorized distributors. Several new Design Turnpike designs, sizes and styles are available now.

These tables are amazing. They can be used indoor or outdoor, feature an easy care "no linen needed finish", wipe clean easily, and are extremely durable. In addition, they are weather resistant, heat resistant, smolder resistant, UV light resistant, and feature a one piece seamless surface. Lastly, they are competitively priced and offer an iron-clad 3-year guarantee.

To place an order, follow the easy three steps on my website. All tables are guaranteed to ship within 6 weeks in the lower 48 states. $49 FLAT RATE SHIPPING!