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by Ron Berlier
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Whats keeping me busy
Replies: 25
Views: 20860

Re: Whats keeping me busy

Sir Doug, and all this time we thought you were just another pretty face, but nay, a true master craftsman to boot. :mrgreen:
by Ron Berlier
Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Whats keeping me busy
Replies: 25
Views: 20860

Re: Whats keeping me busy

Wow, wow, wow :!: :!: Absolutely stunning Doug. You are not only an amazing gifted artist and design guy, but master craftsman as well. Thanks for sharing the eye candy with us.
by Ron Berlier
Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Carving Brandy
Replies: 6
Views: 6519

Re: Carving Brandy

Hey don't feel bad about posting your work. I certainly can't imagine that I am the only one on the forum who enjoys seeing your stuff. Keep it coming :!: So the overall size of your piece is about 6 foot by 18 inches?
by Ron Berlier
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Black Lion Pub London
Replies: 3
Views: 3670

Re: Black Lion Pub London

Doug, thanks for the pub update. Did you think to inquire as to what happened to the old signs?
by Ron Berlier
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Tombstones
Replies: 32
Views: 37650

Re: Glass Tombstones

Simply gorgeous Erik, I'm sure your mum is extremely pleased with your design and craftsmanship. Thank you for taking the time to share your process -
by Ron Berlier
Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: unusual way to use gold leaf
Replies: 4
Views: 4590

Re: unusual way to use gold leaf

Wow, talk about having money to burn. :D
by Ron Berlier
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hand Lettering Mess
Replies: 6
Views: 6329

Re: Hand Lettering Mess

Though a bit pricey, here is a link to a couple of copies.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchR ... +Lettering

HTH
by Ron Berlier
Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Another happy DAS workshop attendee...
Replies: 2
Views: 4052

Re: Another happy DAS workshop attendee...

Scott, obviously you were a great student and learned well. Thanks for sharing your accomplishments -
by Ron Berlier
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15675

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Always wonderful to the beautiful artwork created at the annual Conclave. Thanks, Larry, as always, for posting.

Anyone care to post the famous attendee "Group" shot? :)
by Ron Berlier
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16210

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Always wonderful to the beautiful artwork created at the annual Conclave. Thanks, Larry, as always, for posting.

Anyone care to post the famous attendee "Group" shot? :)
by Ron Berlier
Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Double Dip Gallery
Replies: 8
Views: 7931

Re: Double Dip Gallery

Congratulations Tony :!: The front looks absolutely wonderful and you should get a lot of foot traffic right there on Pine St. Glad to see that it is paying off in selling your artwork and more sign jobs. Two blocks eh? You can walk to work. :mrgreen:
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: In Memoriam - Starr Bright
Replies: 8
Views: 8440

Re: In Memoriam - Starr Bright

How very sad and so terribly young.
by Ron Berlier
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Photoshop Techniques
Replies: 1
Views: 2422

Re: Photoshop Techniques

Thanks Mike, looks like it will be quite useful.
by Ron Berlier
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: First Glass Piece Review
Replies: 10
Views: 10407

Re: First Glass Piece Review

Ciaran, a very nice looking piece.
by Ron Berlier
Wed Dec 25, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Decorative Glass Processes...
Replies: 18
Views: 15238

Re: Decorative Glass Processes...

Pat, you're still a good looking guy. Thanks for sharing the photo it brings back my own personal Christmas' of my youth.

Merry Christmas to all :!:
by Ron Berlier
Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Quickie glass sign
Replies: 3
Views: 3522

Re: Quickie glass sign

Looks great, surely your friend will love it.
by Ron Berlier
Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Welcome to all the new members!
Replies: 2
Views: 2724

Re: Welcome to all the new members!

I too would like to extend a huge thank you to The Denver Letterheads for their continuing financial support and to Danny for keeping a close eye the boards activity. Also, Mike, you are not to be overlooked for your constant attention to the web site - Thanks :!: :!: :!:
by Ron Berlier
Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Cloudy Forcast For All You Cloud Users.
Replies: 4
Views: 4679

Re: A Cloudy Forcast For All You Cloud Users.

I'm not a cloud user, but, for what it may be worth I did receive an email from Adobe regarding the need to change my password. They even phoned me to be sure I received the email regarding their compromised server.
by Ron Berlier
Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sign System
Replies: 3
Views: 3653

Re: Sign System

Very cool system Roderick. Do the acorn caps have nylon inserts?
by Ron Berlier
Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

As always - great work :!: Mind giving a quick overview of how you will 'pack' this for shipping to Japan so it arrives in one piece? Just curious -
by Ron Berlier
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
Replies: 4
Views: 4242

Re: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)

..... inquiring minds want to know.
by Ron Berlier
Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for good software advice.
Replies: 25
Views: 19641

Re: Looking for good software advice.

Danny, so then you are doing all of your sign work in Adobe Illustrator and cutting it with MagiCut? As I recall you have a table router (Gerber)? What are you using with respect to it? Are you still an all Mac environment?
by Ron Berlier
Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for good software advice.
Replies: 25
Views: 19641

Re: Looking for good software advice.

Dan - WHAT, no coffee :?: :?: Must be time to give serious consideration to an upgrade. :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

Roderick - Great looking glass piece and the perfect atmosphere for it. It really shows well in his man cave/play room.
by Ron Berlier
Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

Rod, as always, beautiful work :!: So, you start each of these magnificent pieces with an existing beveled mirror and strip/blast of the areas where you place your gold and art work? Also, going back up the thread I noticed something 'Strange', to my eye anyway, on the Vardolyak Law sign (Fighting I...
by Ron Berlier
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lewis & Mathews glass sign...
Replies: 3
Views: 3895

Re: Lewis & Mathews glass sign...

Larry, another magnificent piece of glass artwork :!: Thanks for sharing you're work with the rest of us.
by Ron Berlier
Mon May 20, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: Best Birthday Present Ever!...
Replies: 4
Views: 11983

Re: Best Birthday Present Ever!...

Well, shucks let me also wish you a Happy Birthday as well! So, your daughter is now in college eh? - thanks for making me feel a lot older. :D
by Ron Berlier
Thu May 02, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting reverse glass painting technique
Replies: 2
Views: 2833

Re: Interesting reverse glass painting technique

Roderick - you are correct. It's Alicia Jennings in western WA.
by Ron Berlier
Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

Rod, as always very nice work. I must say that I'm partial to the last one. :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Photographing glass signs and mirrors
Replies: 13
Views: 8627

Re: Photographing glass signs and mirrors

Rod, very helpful information. Thanks for taking the time to put it together and post it.