Sign Painting on Buildings
Sign painting is a dying art form in America. Not that many years ago, it's brushed and luminous voice could be seen in almost any store, theater, or main street. Unfortunately, technology and cost have been a large contributor to the steady decline of this once prestigious calling. Now, that's not to say that old school sign painters can't still be found, but the luster of gold and silver leaf window treatments, gilded varnish, and hand tooled leather sign bracketing have gently passed from notice. It's now replaced by computer cut metal and wood, adhesive vinyl decals and large digitally printed panels. However, an older more timeless way of doing things still has its place. So was the case with On the Border. Our production manager at Best Sign Group, Tim braved the freezing, crazy wind for a few days while he hand-painted the outside signage. It turned out not only great, but a true testament to an art form both unique and beautiful.
Owner, Brooks Graphics, Inc.
8 年Man, a lost art for sure! It was BC "Before Computers" Remember the Post-A-Scope? I see a canvas awning I hand painted in 97' Yes...not that long ago but lasting longer than the canvas! Magnolia Hair Cutters on Layfayette and West.
Owner at Rogers Sign Company
8 年Great post! I began in the sign industry at the ripe old age of 16. This was the advent of the first of the Gerber font card vinyl cutters. Even the large format Pana flex lighted faces we had to use a projector to make hand patterns, perforate, pounce with chalk dust and hand cut, ever so slightly, the latex painted masking for the graphics, peel and spray translucent paint and finish peel the remainder. Everything was done by hand....except the smaller vinyl lettering. it was a different trade back then, with true craftsmen at the helm.