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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:35 pm
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: California Conclave 2014!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 51648
Re: California Conclave 2014!
Many thanks Larry for posting all these great pieces of art. Thanks to Dean Ross for continuing to host these meets and all those who participate. I always wait impatiently, with baited breath, to see the masterpieces created on that weekend and see photos of all those smiling faces we missed. Larr...
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:35 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: California Conclave 2014!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 33087
Re: California Conclave 2014!
Many thanks Larry for posting all these great pieces of art. Thanks to Dean Ross for continuing to host these meets and all those who participate. I always wait impatiently, with baited breath, to see the masterpieces created on that weekend and see photos of all those smiling faces we missed. Larr...
- Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Double Dip Gallery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17014
Re: Double Dip Gallery
Wow Tony....that looks great....and you are offering two of my favorite things.....Fine art and ice cream.....YUMMY! Best of luck in your new digs.
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5260
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
:D I don't post much, but I always read the many wonderful and informative posts that you all share....so much knowledge and talent. I just want to say THANK YOU to all who post their photos and info. I look forward reading more. You are all amazing and generous Sign People. Please keep on keepin' ...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:20 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quickie glass sign
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6578
Re: Quickie glass sign
Aaron, that is very beautiful. You should be quite proud of that piece.
- Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: International Letterheads Meet UK - September 2014
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6003
Re: International Letterheads Meet UK - September 2014
Hello Kate, perfect timing.
If your dates coincide with my pre-planned Scotland trip....I will be there.
Looking forward to your details.
Thanks for doing this.
If your dates coincide with my pre-planned Scotland trip....I will be there.
Looking forward to your details.

- Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:34 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Finished piece
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10077
Re: Finished piece
Love, love, love it!
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7675
Re: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
What I had referred to can be seen on Dave Smith's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/chapman.and.smith Around Oct 1, find his Eco Soapia Soap Drawing (it is incredible!). Have a good look at the close up photo...it is so intricate. :!: Here is Dave's response to my question: There are several wa...
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:11 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7675
Re: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)

Thanks so much Dave.
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7675
Question for Dave Smith (or Rod? Noel? John, etc)
Dave Smith, you just posted on Facebook, a gorgeous drawing for a soap company. I realize there are many facets to each piece you do, much of the detail is done separately from one another. My question is how the heck do you transfer that gorgeous rendering from a pencil drawing to the image on glas...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:59 am
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 36544
Re: Deadman Meet 2012
Great video Ron. Larry's glass work and carpentry are both equally impressive...a very talented dude. How many fellows attended the meet? Is there any chance that someone could post a group photo? Did anyone take picutres of the projects that were worked on? It is soooooo sad that more ladies don't ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:59 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22114
Re: Deadman Meet 2012
Great video Ron. Larry's glass work and carpentry are both equally impressive...a very talented dude. How many fellows attended the meet? Is there any chance that someone could post a group photo? Did anyone take picutres of the projects that were worked on? It is soooooo sad that more ladies don't ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:13 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Conclave 27
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11404
Re: Conclave 27
I'm so bummed that I did not make this meet....we were RVing in California, but with two other couples travelling with us, it just did not work out this time. It certainly would have been nice to see Frank and Sue again. Very nice photo of all you gilders. Dean and John, thanks for hosting this meet...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:13 am
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Conclave 27
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27201
Re: Conclave 27
I'm so bummed that I did not make this meet....we were RVing in California, but with two other couples travelling with us, it just did not work out this time. It certainly would have been nice to see Frank and Sue again. Very nice photo of all you gilders. Dean and John, thanks for hosting this meet...
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lear
- Replies: 44
- Views: 80366
Re: Lear
Dave, your work is breathtaking. I always stare and learn from your posts. True eye candy.
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Goodman Properties Piece
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7956
Re: Goodman Properties Piece
Jerry, I love your style....clean, elegant....I can't wait to see the closeups.
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: tattoo shop window
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7906
Re: tattoo shop window
That is very beautiful.
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Newest glass sign
- Replies: 53
- Views: 92848
Re: Newest glass sign
Nice one Rod....now where is the Step-by-step? Very classy piece.
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:52 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Little John on telly in UK
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4033
Re: Little John on telly in UK
Dave,
John Long? He was at Percell's meet last year. He had just completed some amazing art on canvas with spray bombs and leaves and coins....nice fellow...and now a movie star? Cool!
John Long? He was at Percell's meet last year. He had just completed some amazing art on canvas with spray bombs and leaves and coins....nice fellow...and now a movie star? Cool!
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23200
Re: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Larry, thanks so much for posting them.

Larry, thanks so much for posting them.
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:15 pm
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51318
Re: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Larry, thanks so much for posting them.

Larry, thanks so much for posting them.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:10 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Pacific Coast Sign Supply
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10988
Re: Pacific Coast Sign Supply
Jerry,
Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Great job! Thanks for sharing.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:07 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2839020
Re: Original Dead Men
That looks like a pretty strong brick bank, that will keep all those bank robbers out.
Is that abalone in your windows? Effective idea.
Is that abalone in your windows? Effective idea.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:05 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23200
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Fair enough Larry, thanks for the honest answer.
Now I know.
Now I know.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:05 am
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51318
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Fair enough Larry, thanks for the honest answer.
Now I know.
Now I know.
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:24 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23200
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Hey Larry, how's those photos coming? (Not to pressure you in any way, you understand!)
Also..any word from Dean about the group shot? And that photographer fellow probably has some dandies as well......(sigh!) Just wonderin' outloud.
Thanks in advance.
Also..any word from Dean about the group shot? And that photographer fellow probably has some dandies as well......(sigh!) Just wonderin' outloud.
Thanks in advance.
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:24 am
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51318
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Hey Larry, how's those photos coming? (Not to pressure you in any way, you understand!)
Also..any word from Dean about the group shot? And that photographer fellow probably has some dandies as well......(sigh!) Just wonderin' outloud.
Thanks in advance.
Also..any word from Dean about the group shot? And that photographer fellow probably has some dandies as well......(sigh!) Just wonderin' outloud.
Thanks in advance.
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23200
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Hey Tony,
The ice shots were just north of Seattle....in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Since that day, all has melted..and temps have risen. Your daughter should be fine and paint should have a chance to dry now...ha ha. Any word on the group photo? ...anyone?
The ice shots were just north of Seattle....in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Since that day, all has melted..and temps have risen. Your daughter should be fine and paint should have a chance to dry now...ha ha. Any word on the group photo? ...anyone?
- Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:37 pm
- Forum: Letterhead Events
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 51318
Re: Conclave Photos Feb 11
Hey Tony,
The ice shots were just north of Seattle....in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Since that day, all has melted..and temps have risen. Your daughter should be fine and paint should have a chance to dry now...ha ha. Any word on the group photo? ...anyone?
The ice shots were just north of Seattle....in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Since that day, all has melted..and temps have risen. Your daughter should be fine and paint should have a chance to dry now...ha ha. Any word on the group photo? ...anyone?
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23200
Memorial Conclave Photos Feb 11
Some Conclave Photos... then sign of winter in Washington State heading home.
I am hoping Dean Ross will post the Group Shot here as well.
(or the Moderator can move these to the Deadman post if more appropriate!)
Thanks
http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r301 ... %20photos/
I am hoping Dean Ross will post the Group Shot here as well.
(or the Moderator can move these to the Deadman post if more appropriate!)
Thanks
http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r301 ... %20photos/