1976: Wood signs of Aspen revisited
November 4th, 2024 by Mike JacksonA 1976 trip from the Oklahoma flatlands to Colorado’s mountain towns resulted in a treasure trove of inspiration. I burned through dozens of… Read More
Cover photo: All Points Towing – Lane Walker
October 27th, 2024 by signcraftAs clear coats on vehicles became more impervious and lead was removed from lettering enamel, many sign painters began to experience problems with… Read More
Seelander and Swanson changed the course of sign design
October 28th, 2024 by signcraftOne of the most influential sign companies in Chicago-style sign design was Seelander and Swanson. Created by a partnership of J. Marshall Seelander… Read More
Cover photo: Burgers, Wings & Things – Greg Scott
October 21st, 2024 by signcraftYou don’t have to scroll very far down Greg Scott’s Facebook page before you realize that this is not your ordinary sign… Read More
Give the main message the space it deserves
October 20th, 2024 by signcraftEver wonder why some signs have so much more impact than most of the others? It’s because the designer used basic design principles… Read More
Q&A: How do I sell my sign business?
October 18th, 2024 by signcraftA reader wants to know: “How do I sell my sign business?” Sooner or later, every shop owner is ready to retire or… Read More
Cover story: Fortified Tattoo – Alex Kurakake
October 6th, 2024 by signcraftWhen Alex Kurakake walked into Los Angeles Trade Tech College in 2011, he was an almost-19-year-old graffiti artist and pizza shop employee with… Read More
Download Tom Hutchinson’s “Stroganoff” font for FREE!
October 8th, 2024 by signcraftIn SignCraft‘s very early years, we learned of Tom Hutchinson, a Toronto-based showcard writer who was turning out beautiful hand-lettered cards for businesses… Read More
Cover photo: Quality Carriers – Cam Sauder
September 29th, 2024 by signcraftCam Sauder has shared his work and ideas in SignCraft often over the years. In this profile, you’ll see nearly three dozen of… Read More
Heart and Bone Signs: Gold leaf, hand lettering and supergraphics
September 30th, 2024 by signcraftKelsey and Andrew McClellan are a Chicago-based sign painting team with a penchant for gold leaf window signs—yet are equally comfortable painting 30-foot-tall… Read More
The signs and sights of Port Townsend, Washington
September 23rd, 2024 by Mike JacksonPort Townsend is located on the remote northeast corner of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The picturesque coastal town is nestled alongside the remote shoreline… Read More
Cover photo: Bender Park — Tim Peterson
September 22nd, 2024 by signcraftTo grab the viewer, you need one good solid “hook”— unique lettering, a cool effect, or maybe 3D. In sign painting days, a… Read More
