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by Mark Fair
Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Antique repro
Replies: 16
Views: 9944

Re: Antique repro

Absolutely beautiful work!!
by Mark Fair
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
Replies: 9
Views: 6329

David Butler Rocks!!!
Beautiful Postcard design Larry!!!!
by Mark Fair
Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Chez Moose" step by step.....Finished
Replies: 12
Views: 8524

Thanks Joe.
I really enjoyed your step by step.
You do some beautiful work.
by Mark Fair
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
Replies: 9
Views: 6329

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by Mark Fair
Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
Replies: 9
Views: 6329

My Logo has been "Butlerized"

Many thanks to Mr. David Butler!

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http://butlerize.com
by Mark Fair
Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863
Replies: 2
Views: 2421

The theme of the site is set in the Civil War era. This panel swap was organized by Joe Golden of Kentucky and the only criteria was the panels are to reflect that time in history. Dave Correll designed the great logo for the site and David Butler colorized the logo and printed T-shirts. The site is...
by Mark Fair
Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863
Replies: 2
Views: 2421

1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863

http://www.markfair.com/CSA

this is a large flash file so be patience while it loads.
be sure and turn your speakers on.
by Mark Fair
Tue May 13, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Step by Step on Faux Painted Antique Signs
Replies: 2
Views: 2618

Thanks Larry.
by Mark Fair
Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toot Toot!
Replies: 1
Views: 2049

Toot Toot!

Hey guy,
I am proud to announce that one of my signs made the cover of signcraft magazine!
I have been a fan of the magazine for years and getting the cover renews my love for the craft.
by Mark Fair
Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Slumped Glass Corner Sign
Replies: 19
Views: 12506

STUNNING.
by Mark Fair
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Whitetail Deer relief carving...step by step (Finished)
Replies: 15
Views: 11758

That is absolutely Beautiful work.
Thanks for taking the time to share such a beautiful piece.
by Mark Fair
Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rick Glawson Signs - Added 34 more pictures!
Replies: 22
Views: 16773

Thanks Larry.
What a ride through an incredible collection!
by Mark Fair
Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
Replies: 5
Views: 4705

Thanks Joe
by Mark Fair
Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
Replies: 5
Views: 4705

Thanks John.
I painted the sign with house paint then I aged and crackled it.
by Mark Fair
Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
Replies: 5
Views: 4705

Painting with Acrylic Latex

http://markfair.com/flyingbiscuit/winchesterbig.jpg I love getting the old acrylic brushes out and making "antique" signs. Fast drying, easy cleanup and a matte finish. I used Behr brand Crackle. I then scumbled a burnt sienna color for crack definition. The riflr is all hand rendered. Th...
by Mark Fair
Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:41 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs In Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 19229

Hey John,
I would love to see photos.
When I was working on "Big Fish" , Sony Pictures was adamant about no cameras and no photos of anything in the production dept.
by Mark Fair
Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:41 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs In Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 49779

Hey John,
I would love to see photos.
When I was working on "Big Fish" , Sony Pictures was adamant about no cameras and no photos of anything in the production dept.
by Mark Fair
Wed May 10, 2006 9:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: First pic post....just finished sign
Replies: 4
Views: 3629

Beautiful work joe.
by Mark Fair
Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Finished!
Replies: 9
Views: 7296

Beautiful Work Cam.
by Mark Fair
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 71110

Beautiful work Larry!!!
by Mark Fair
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 22752

Beautiful work Larry!!!
by Mark Fair
Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs In Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 19229

The signs on "Road to Perdition" were painted by "Monk" Moncton who lives just outside Chicago. I worked with "Monk" on the film "Big Fish" I have also worked on the films "Blue Skies", "Fried Green Tomatoes", "The Rosa Parks Story&quo...
by Mark Fair
Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs In Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 49779

The signs on "Road to Perdition" were painted by "Monk" Moncton who lives just outside Chicago. I worked with "Monk" on the film "Big Fish" I have also worked on the films "Blue Skies", "Fried Green Tomatoes", "The Rosa Parks Story&quo...
by Mark Fair
Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign
Replies: 2
Views: 2580

thanks catharine!
by Mark Fair
Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign
Replies: 2
Views: 2580

Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign

I thought i would share a sign i just completed for a customer in New Jersey.
all hand painted with acrylic enamel and tube artist's acrylic.

This one was lots of fun!!

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by Mark Fair
Tue May 31, 2005 10:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest Tobacco sign....
Replies: 8
Views: 5926

absoutely stunning work larry!!! thanks for sharing.
i would love to see more!!!!

mark
by Mark Fair
Thu May 05, 2005 8:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mahl Sticks
Replies: 1
Views: 2264

My mahl stick used to be 28" long until I met Monte Jumper at a letterhead meet and Monte suggested I make my mahl stick longer. I made my last one with a 1/2" wood dowel with a "nerf" ball on the end and the length is 48". It makes alll the diffence in the world! a lot wide...
by Mark Fair
Tue May 03, 2005 1:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Vintage masthead....
Replies: 12
Views: 6077

Great Layout Don!
by Mark Fair
Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Boy! That was Fun (Site Man)
Replies: 6
Views: 4555

Thanks bill!
This site has a wealth of information.