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by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Blowing Torquay, England
Replies: 1
Views: 1678

Re: Glass Blowing Torquay, England

Beautiful Dave.Watching any great craftsman at work refreshes the soul, and spurs you on to new heights in your own work. Thanks for sharing.
by Andrew Grundon
Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Raphael Boguslav calligrapher
Replies: 4
Views: 3367

Re: Raphael Boguslav calligrapher

Beautiful. Amazing.
by Andrew Grundon
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Sign Gregg Heger
Replies: 17
Views: 11459

Re: Glass Sign Gregg Heger

once again, the Westie's testes.
i hate you some times
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:03 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29587

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

The film perfectly captures the quiet intensity of passion that pervades when you get lost in creating something special.It also confirms what many of us already knew, that you, Dave, are at the top of your game, and it's a privilege to be associated with you and the wider sign artist fraternity. I ...
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:03 am
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 27798

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

The film perfectly captures the quiet intensity of passion that pervades when you get lost in creating something special.It also confirms what many of us already knew, that you, Dave, are at the top of your game, and it's a privilege to be associated with you and the wider sign artist fraternity. I ...
by Andrew Grundon
Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letterheads spirit in other crafts
Replies: 0
Views: 2621

Letterheads spirit in other crafts

This might interest some of you. It is not sign related ,but it seems to me that the same knowledge sharing ethos is alive and well in other traditions.

http://nicolawood.typepad.co.uk/kesurok ... igins.html
by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Good to be back
Replies: 17
Views: 9974

Re: Good to be back

Definitely give me a shout when you're down. Give me a call first to make sure I'm around and not out fitting or something. Maybe we'll get a pint in! A
by Andrew Grundon
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hello to Everybody here..! Perry (uk)
Replies: 5
Views: 3818

Re: Hello to Everybody here..! Perry (uk)

Good to see you the other week. Seems you're just as much a menace to society as Smithy. Hope to see you again soon. A
by Andrew Grundon
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Good to be back
Replies: 17
Views: 9974

Re: Good to be back

Really nice work. Oh for a few more customers like that!.Hoping to carve some signs myself soon, so inspiration is always welcome. A
by Andrew Grundon
Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Back to Traditional Signs
Replies: 7
Views: 5421

Re: Back to Traditional Signs

Thanks for that Chris, I'll check it out asap!
by Andrew Grundon
Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:24 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf Workshop England
Replies: 36
Views: 21646

Re: GoldLeaf Workshop England

It really is nice to see some pictures of work from the second best signwriter in the West Country
( somebody has to keep his feet on the ground. we all think he's a genius, but you cant tell him that. He'll become totally unbearable )
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf Workshop England
Replies: 36
Views: 21646

Re: GoldLeaf Workshop England

not bad for a boy
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Back to Traditional Signs
Replies: 7
Views: 5421

Re: Back to Traditional Signs

I gotta say guys, it's great to have the moral support from people who know what they're talking about. I already do a fair bit of hand-painting, but I want it to be all painted, carved, etched, gilded............you know. I'm going to do it. Watch this space. I'll turn this business around and give...
by Andrew Grundon
Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Back to Traditional Signs
Replies: 7
Views: 5421

Back to Traditional Signs

Has anyone out there successfully completed the quest to abandon Plastic and Vinyl, and return to hand-painting? You see, I have bills to pay, and a business that is doing ok, but I need to get back to "what it's all about" before insanity kicks in ,and I'm rendered a gibbering idiot by bu...
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mahogany School Crest
Replies: 4
Views: 3053

Re: Mahogany School Crest

beautiful piece. I'm now starting to experiment with carved letters, and aspire to this level of finish. Could take me a while though!
by Andrew Grundon
Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Data Recovery
Replies: 17
Views: 8131

Re: Data Recovery

Don't be embarrassed about the loss of data Doug, It has happened to all of us.....but VISTA??!!
You can be very embarrassed about that!
Love and Kisses.
A
by Andrew Grundon
Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:55 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Environmentally friendly signs
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

Re: Environmentally friendly signs

You know way to much about this Pat. I'm officially a little bit freaked out now!
by Andrew Grundon
Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:01 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Environmentally friendly signs
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

Re: Environmentally friendly signs

I knew I could rely on you Pat!. Although I'm quite serious about the environment, I'm not quite sure that I'm ready to start opening veins at this stage. The old recipies are intriguing though.Thanks for taking the time to reply.Good to be in touch again. A
by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thought for the day
Replies: 4
Views: 3421

Re: Thought for the day

When I abandon the pursuit of Excellence In favour of Quick Riches I become neither Rich Nor Excellent Looking forward to learning lots from you guys, and renewing some old friendships. Andrew The story of my life... :cry: how about making new friendships... :wink: New friendships always welcome, e...
by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Do you know "steampunk"?
Replies: 8
Views: 4907

Re: Do you know "steampunk"?

I've just looked up steampunk,and my mind is blown. I'm not quite sure what I've seen. Will have to regroup my braincells and try again.
A
by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Environmentally friendly signs
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

Environmentally friendly signs

Does anyone out there in sign land know of any lettering paint which is environmentally friendly? I'm thinking of adding an eco-friendly branch to my business, to give customers the choice.If not, could some mad inventor (like Pat Mackle) come up with something by,shall we say, Friday?
by Andrew Grundon
Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:51 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Verre Eglomisé Amsterdam
Replies: 3
Views: 2752

Re: Verre Eglomisé Amsterdam

Quite apart from the technical side, I'm impressed by the composition.Nice job!. A
by Andrew Grundon
Fri May 28, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thought for the day
Replies: 4
Views: 3421

Thought for the day

When I abandon the pursuit of Excellence
In favour of Quick Riches
I become neither Rich
Nor Excellent

Looking forward to learning lots from you guys, and renewing some old friendships.
Andrew