The Last Authentic American Hangouts: A Barbershop Print

Cracked Vinyl, Buzzed Clippers, and Stories for Decades: A Glimpse into Real America

Places like Ernie’s in San Luis, Colorado don't get designed; they just happen, one haircut at a time, until one day they're gone. This photograph from the "Barbershops of America" series captures the genuine patina of a space that has lived a thousand stories.

This isn't a staged set for a movie. It's an honest slice of history—fluorescent lights and all—where the chair has seen more conversations than most people have had in a lifetime. My goal with this print is simple: to document what's real before the chains and modern salons wipe these cultural landmarks off the map.

Hang this in your office, home, or shop, and own a piece of disappearing America that feels as honest and vital as a fresh shave and good conversation.

About the prints:

Limited Edition archival pigments prints are made on Hahnemuhle Baryta fine art paper. Each one is hand numbered and signed.

24”x36” - Edition of 25

36”x 48” - Edition of 10

Open edition prints are made using high quality acid free paper. Pearl-like crystals give the prints a specific luster, creating a distinctive pearl-like appearance, which is sure to capture your attention. This lustre surface offers sharp detail, high intensity colors, and a distinctive pearl-like appearance.

Return Policy - all prints can be returned for a full refund within 30 days. If they are not to your liking or damaged in shipment, I’ll provide a new print or pay for the cost of return.