'Glow on Route 66'
18 x 24 inches, acrylics on canvas
 
The Blue Swallow Motel is a historic motor court located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, along the famous Route 66. Opened in 1939, it is celebrated for its beautifully preserved mid-century architecture and its iconic neon sign featuring a blue swallow in flight.
The motel is one of the most photographed neon landmarks on Route 66 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Still operating today, it’s beloved by travelers for its authenticity, restored rooms, and the unmistakable glow that turns the desert night into something timeless.
 
Bathed in electric color and quiet nostalgia, this painting captures the iconic Blue Swallow Motel glowing against the night. The neon signage hums softly, reflected across the asphalt like a memory suspended in time. A single car rests beneath the lights, suggesting motion paused rather than ended, a brief stop between past and future.
Painted with bold neon tones and backlight-reflective elements, the artwork transforms under low light, echoing the motel’s real-world magic after dark. The scene balances stillness and anticipation, where silence feels welcoming rather than empty. It’s a tribute to road-trip Americana, to places that offer shelter without questions, and to the quiet poetry of a vacancy sign glowing at midnight.
 
This painting comes stretched and ready to hang. Feel free to reach out to me for any queries.