Keeping the Art of Neon Aglow in Texas

Kirk Tunningley is responsible for making America glow. As the founder of Big Dog Neon in Lockhart, Texas, he has been creating neon signs and sculptures for over 38 years, adding to a culture of neon in the United States that’s spanned nearly 100 years. Over the course of his career, Tunningley has made more than 500 signs, lighting an indelible spark over the Texas landscape.

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