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by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

Do either of you
need medical
attention?

After three viewings, I can't find a darn thing wrong with it.
True Grit, that is.

If you want to see it now,
That would be alright.
by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: window shopping in the good ol' days
Replies: 2
Views: 1982

window shopping in the good ol' days

Fry's, Best Buy and all those other stores that you see in every town, every where you go...
GROSS

this here is what I want to show you!

window shopping in the good ol' days!

http://www.shorpy.com/node/9495
by Tony Segale
Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gall dern shorpy again
Replies: 0
Views: 2485

gall dern shorpy again

A fine fella sent this one to me today...

http://www.shorpy.com/node/9482

I reckon it reminded him of my studio.

I think I'll use that byline on the front door:
"A bohemian lair with lots of flair",
... but, I don't know.
by Tony Segale
Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Golds That Glisten
Replies: 34
Views: 17542

Re: Golds That Glisten

I can't do nothing for ya, son.
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: L'art pour L'art
Replies: 44
Views: 24672

Re: L'art pour L'art

Might.
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You afraid of reverse painting?
I ain't afraid.
Because I always have good razor blades on hand.

S. Jenco





*** Mike was 54 when he passed.
I was fortunate to attend his last workshop.
by Tony Segale
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: L'art pour L'art
Replies: 44
Views: 24672

Re: L'art pour L'art

now that you called me by name.... I recall a quote from a great designer, fella by the name of Mike Stevens, "Signpainting is a skill. When developed, it is a craft and an art." Which one of those disturbs you? The craft? The Art? Signpainting? or development of one's skills? A free gilde...
by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

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by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

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by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: a few shorpy picture finds
Replies: 9
Views: 5071

Re: a few shorpy picture finds

Wow!

You win, Dan. you found the top photo.
Now, who's going to recreate that in glass?
Who?
by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

Well Ron,
If you back up about six posts,
you might find out how slow you are.

Fast as Billy Blake?
Nobody.

Perhaps you might join us at the premier of said movie?

you afraid to watch?
I ain't afraid.
by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

Well Sally, I don't give a good gawdamm what anyone says,
I say you still make a helluva good video.
Now why don't you let La Putita Negra take over that town.

One more thing, when you head inside the Green Door Saloon,
make sure you remove that feather.

I got a good idea where you can put it!
by Tony Segale
Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: a few shorpy picture finds
Replies: 9
Views: 5071

Re: a few shorpy picture finds

my favorite is the 6822, also, because of the many examples of excellent hand lettering, including the showcards for the theatre and the banner, even though there is at least one mispelling, the beauty of each letter, not exactly or perfectly the same as the devil in the plotter would tempt you to p...
by Tony Segale
Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

Congratulations, Blake.

You've graduated from gilder to wet nurse.
by Tony Segale
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes
Replies: 16
Views: 17044

Re: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes

yeah, i have 3 cakes...

then found 3 more at an estate sale... in the old wrappers...
paid 50cents for all 3

once i build enough stock on hand, I'll make sure to post on the forum my 'overstock cakes'...
should be able to get $5 each by then?

every man has a right to make a profit
by Tony Segale
Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

you a drinking man, mr. blake?
by Tony Segale
Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

you mean to tell me that someone still makes movies?

ever since the days of the damned computer ain't been no movie makin, no how.

good to see someone still know hows to make 'em the ol' fashion way.

I'll be there, to see justice done.

The sun doesn't shine on the same dog's asf everyday.
by Tony Segale
Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

Once upon a time, there were three bears in the forest. A big bear, a medium mommy bear...and a tiny little baby bear. One mornin', they were gonna eat their breakfast porridge.They had a big bowl, a medium bowl and a tiny little bowl. That porridge was too hot. So they went to take a walk. Along ca...
by Tony Segale
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: oct 10 gold leaf workshop in Boise
Replies: 10
Views: 6496

Re: oct 10 gold leaf workshop in Boise

sounds like you boys got it all figured out...
by Tony Segale
Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

for one man and a pallet of oak you sure got a lotta buildin in mind.

nice cabin, freak size, truth be told.

hey freaks,

yeah, you freaks...

come here!
by Tony Segale
Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Sign Gregg Heger
Replies: 17
Views: 11462

Re: Glass Sign Gregg Heger

well, well, well, if it isn't the master gilder.
very nice gift that is, uh-huh...

Tell Heger, Danine and I hope he doesn't cut a washer over that one!
by Tony Segale
Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

by Tony Segale
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

The Lord sometimes challenges us, doesn't he? Stop building, you sniveling a55! Stop your nonsense. Your just the younger builder, Billy. Did you think your song and dance and your superstitious building would save you? I am the third revelation! I am who the Lord has chosen, because I'm smarter tha...
by Tony Segale
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29591

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Thank you, Mr. Smith.

And Mr. Cooke.

Excellent short film honoring the craft, that certainly won't die now.

I'll be sending the link to all my art friends in the area.
I can say, "That man there, I know him".

First class, Dave.
by Tony Segale
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 27808

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Thank you, Mr. Smith.

And Mr. Cooke.

Excellent short film honoring the craft, that certainly won't die now.

I'll be sending the link to all my art friends in the area.
I can say, "That man there, I know him".

First class, Dave.
by Tony Segale
Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 3 - E.S.Wilson_signwriter
Replies: 9
Views: 5741

Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 3 - E.S.Wilson_signwriter

art is very subjective.

that piece, to me, is one of the finest examples of the various gilding techniques,
excellent combination of engraving and traditional gilding
(is your term for engraving similar to verre' eglomise?)

very beautiful work

thanks for sharing
by Tony Segale
Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 3 - E.S.Wilson_signwriter
Replies: 9
Views: 10373

Re: Bruce Jackson's photo archive - 3 - E.S.Wilson_signwriter

art is very subjective.

that piece, to me, is one of the finest examples of the various gilding techniques,
excellent combination of engraving and traditional gilding
(is your term for engraving similar to verre' eglomise?)

very beautiful work

thanks for sharing
by Tony Segale
Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thom Byrne
Replies: 12
Views: 7456

Re: Thom Byrne

all eloquent words indeed.

hope the great spirit keeps that smile on you forever, Thom.
Another good friend and gilder, never to be forgotten.
by Tony Segale
Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084916

Re: Original Dead Men...

He not only builds,

but he can letter, too.

hey, nice lettering, very nice lettering.

Did you layout that lettering by hand, your own style,
or find that somewhere?


I AM THE THIRD REVELATION.
by Tony Segale
Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Batching Photos in Photoshop
Replies: 8
Views: 4442

Re: Batching Photos in Photoshop

Danny always tells the truth, almost always.
You can resize in Corel Photo, also.

But, to answer your question,

Yes, I know how to do this.
by Tony Segale
Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chip Cabinet
Replies: 26
Views: 16805

Re: Glue Chip Cabinet

yeah, me, too.