Well, I haven't turned-up anything here, but I did find one person in New Bern , NC who paints boat transoms. Joe, I think I have to log-in to see the link you provided... Would really love to hear about/from any sign people in the Blue Ridge Mountains area.

Thank you for the welcome. By way of introduction, I am originally from North Carolina. My grandfather was a sign painter in and around Salisbury, NC. I've always had a fascination and a career centered around lettering, and have apprenticed as a sign painter in San Francisco, CA where I've lived mo...

I'm interested to know if there are any sign painters in North Carolina. If anyone has information, and wouldn't mind sending it on, I'd be delighted. Thanks!