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by ggodby
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New 'Dead Man Poster' just released
Replies: 3
Views: 2412

New 'Dead Man Poster' just released

I've been a big fan of Illustrator, Aaron Horkey for some time now, and I wanted to pass this artwork along to you guys. Thought you all might appreciate the ornate scrollwork in the design. The poster sold out within hours of its release. Cheers, Gary Godby http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/gg...
by ggodby
Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Vectored Clip Art
Replies: 4
Views: 3741

Roderick,
Here's another link to more vectors ( just in case you may need a little more of a selection).

http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=271115

Happy browsing!

Gary
by ggodby
Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hydrofluoric acid inhaled
Replies: 39
Views: 19518

Erik, Sorry, to hear about your negative experience with the acid and I'm relieved to hear everything turned out for the best. On the other hand...I also have to step in here and say I agree with Wayne when it came to precautions that were used at Dave Smith's workshop. Not only was proper ventilati...
by ggodby
Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Azora Cigar sign Step-by-step...
Replies: 33
Views: 39496

...and where did this artwork come from? Let's give credit where credit is due shall we. Gary, was this a panel done for somewhere at Disney, or one you did just for fun. Either way, nice "artwork". Ron, Yeah, just call me crazy...I just did it for fun and for the respect of anything &quo...
by ggodby
Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Azora Cigar sign Step-by-step...
Replies: 33
Views: 39496

...and where did this artwork come from? Let's give credit where credit is due shall we.
by ggodby
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Smith Tip Video's youtube Demonstrations
Replies: 33
Views: 21565

See! I told ya' it was easy!

Dave, Well done! With these videos on your new "Smith Tip", it shows people how really easy it is to use. This beats an instruction sheet anytime! Besides, who READS instructions anyhow. :wink: I also think Lauren is going to be a full time Sign Person when she gets older. You can tell she...
by ggodby
Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38478

New Standard!

I have to say, when following Dave's unique and innovative project from the "Get Go", I knew instantly that I was witnessing a new milestone in Gilder Tip technology. Think about it...for over a century this tip design hasn't even changed! Now with Dave's new tip, the reluctant novice will...
by ggodby
Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help with a font ID
Replies: 3
Views: 3352

Mike,
Try "Princetown Solid"

Gary
by ggodby
Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rendering gold leaf for a drawing
Replies: 7
Views: 5503

Roderick, Here's the basics for loading photoshop gradients: 1. Choose Edit > Preset Manager. 2. In the Preset Manager dialog, select "Gradients" from the Preset Type drop-down menu. 3. Click Load "File Name"; 4. In the Load dialog, find the new Gradient library and click Load. I...
by ggodby
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rendering gold leaf for a drawing
Replies: 7
Views: 5503

Roderick,
I'd first recommend going to "Adobe Studio Exchange" where you can download free gradients, styles, actions, etc..
Here's a starting point for you: http://share.studio.adobe.com/axBrowseSubmit.asp?t=13

Hope this helps.

Gary
by ggodby
Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........
Replies: 15
Views: 12093

Doug,
...Put me down for a copy! Let me know what the cost will be if you decide to go that route.

Gary Godby

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by ggodby
Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:23 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Need source for "Sulphoric Acid"
Replies: 2
Views: 2167

Thanks Danny, I'll give 'em a try.

I looked all over Google and just gave up.

P.S. I didn't want to take any chances over there in England with the trains & security being real tight.

What an experience though!

Needless to say... I'm stoaked', with this new project to finish!

Gary Godby
by ggodby
Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Need source for "Sulphoric Acid"
Replies: 2
Views: 2167

Need source for "Sulphoric Acid"

Hello everbody!

Anybody out there know of a good source (Chemical Supplier) for "Sulphoric Acid" ? ...not to be confused with Sulphuric Acid.

Thanks for any replies.

Gary Godby
by ggodby
Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Off Topic: Screen Capture Software
Replies: 7
Views: 5107

Screen Capture

If you by chance have CorelDraw! 12, there is a Screen Capture utility that comes with the whole package. It's really easy to use by simply hitting the F7 key. From there you simply "paste" into a seperate blank page.