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by Martin Tippett
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Do we still call ourselves signmakers?
Replies: 9
Views: 6094

Re: Do we still call ourselves signmakers?

Hi Guys, Thanks for all your replies. I like the sign artist aproach as it does give the definition of the art side of the job. I have been aware for some time now that we are no longer cost effective for the general sign market and therefore not looking for that kind of work. I have to make some sa...
by Martin Tippett
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Do we still call ourselves signmakers?
Replies: 9
Views: 6094

Do we still call ourselves signmakers?

Do we still call ourselves signmakers? I know that vinyl is here to stay, but for us guys who like to just do the hand lettering what else can we call it? I'm getting a little tired of being asked to design and price work (that has to be done by others because I don't want or need the expence of all...
by Martin Tippett
Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29733

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Which will you be Dave -Wallace or Gromit?
by Martin Tippett
Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 27988

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Which will you be Dave -Wallace or Gromit?
by Martin Tippett
Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29733

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Great Idea Wayne! Dave have you got any workshops planned? If so when are they?
by Martin Tippett
Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 27988

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Great Idea Wayne! Dave have you got any workshops planned? If so when are they?
by Martin Tippett
Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:56 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29733

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Speachless and gob smacked Dave!! Beautifully filmed and of course the work you do is outstanding! Andrew (Grundon) put me onto this film and I've watched it over and over again. If you want to teach-I want to learn- when can we start?
by Martin Tippett
Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:56 am
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 27988

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Speachless and gob smacked Dave!! Beautifully filmed and of course the work you do is outstanding! Andrew (Grundon) put me onto this film and I've watched it over and over again. If you want to teach-I want to learn- when can we start?
by Martin Tippett
Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
Replies: 93
Views: 64986

Re: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)

Sorry nothing to show as of yet but the more I see of this stuff the more I want to do it!!!!