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by Tony Segale
Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gettin' with the times....
Replies: 10
Views: 6913

Re: Gettin' with the times....

ok, here's another tip... I took another workshop a few years back from Alyson Stanfield. She wrote a book called "I'd Rather Be in the Studio". The book and the workshop are focused on marketing so we can be productive in the studio. When it was over, all I wanted to be is back in the stu...
by Tony Segale
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: three reverse gilded glass art pieces
Replies: 6
Views: 4210

Re: three reverse gilded glass art pieces

Thanks boys.

I was just havin fun with these, makes me wanna make more.
If you want a bit more info, you can find it here on my BLAWG....

http://tonysegale.wordpress.com/
by Tony Segale
Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gettin' with the times....
Replies: 10
Views: 6913

Re: Gettin' with the times....

Everybody's gotta be somewhere.
by Tony Segale
Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: three reverse gilded glass art pieces
Replies: 6
Views: 4210

three reverse gilded glass art pieces

Three verre e'glomise', reverse gilded glass pieces I created, for sale through the World of Wonders Science Museum, after framing.
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by Tony Segale
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letter Carving in Stone.
Replies: 3
Views: 3617

Re: Letter Carving in Stone.

Hi Jeff, Thanks for posting Tom's work. I was able to meet Tom Perkins about 5 years ago, at a week long, Cheerio calligraphy retreat in North Carolina. His wife, Gaynor Goffe, was teaching Italic Calligraphy upstairs, Tom was teaching carving into slate downstairs. I could not pass up Gaynor's clas...
by Tony Segale
Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art
Replies: 49
Views: 37259

Re: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art

When I grow up, I want to create an album cover like David Smith or Roger Dean. Seriously, great work, David. An excellent example of no matter what medium an artist works in, or a sign maker, hand lettering or vinyl slapping, the most important ingredient is design. You are living proof of just how...
by Tony Segale
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 21 - Sauk Village, IL
Replies: 5
Views: 3513

Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 21 - Sauk Village, IL

you're handling that brush very well, Jay.
Great job.
Let us know when the last one goes up, may be time for a road trip!
by Tony Segale
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: cut out dimensional lettering.
Replies: 19
Views: 12317

Re: cut out dimensional lettering.

Look Kid,

I don't believe I would use Gator Foam outdoors.
I would not hesitate to use HDU, cost is absorbed by the client. Knowing the product will hold up for years is the first step to a good nights sleep.
You can use PVC with the same peace of mine.
by Tony Segale
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: cut out dimensional lettering.
Replies: 19
Views: 12317

Re: cut out dimensional lettering.

Rod, Do you have more information...? First, I determine where the letters are going to be used.. interior or exterior, 10' and above or below 10', and what surface will they be adhered to. Are you creating the letters from your design, hand lettering style, or are you using a standard font availabl...
by Tony Segale
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

People with hands don't always letter.
by Tony Segale
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Re: Conclave 27

We missed you, Sue. We had some lively times.

Mr Black, don't be so sure your quicker than me.
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by Tony Segale
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 10410

Re: Conclave 27

We missed you, Sue. We had some lively times.

Mr Black, don't be so sure your quicker than me.
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by Tony Segale
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Virgin White Stucco
Replies: 2
Views: 2383

Re: Virgin White Stucco

Way to go, Rod.
Lettering on walls is not only fun but profitable.

I prefer to stand on a scaffold or sumpin.
You might consider that...
your lines look a little bouncy from jumpin at that.
by Tony Segale
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Re: Conclave 27

Dean, much obliged.
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by Tony Segale
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 10410

Re: Conclave 27

Dean, much obliged.
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by Tony Segale
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

Its something we should know.

While we were hand lettering, we should have been making internet videos.

And, while we were making internet videos, we should have been hand lettering.
by Tony Segale
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...
Replies: 5
Views: 3910

Re: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...

ain't much for readin...

more for doin', truth be told
by Tony Segale
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

The 27th Conclave is now in the history books. Here is last year's finished project, designed by that Blake fella. I guess mine is the only one finished at this time, nobody else brought theirs. HPGilder575.jpg And, here is this year's piece, designed by Mr Choo Choo, almost finished. Everybody will...
by Tony Segale
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

people with ropes around their neck don't always hang
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by Tony Segale
Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

You're only wasting time, Blake. I see your glass piece, and raise you one 36" x 30" gilded watch. gold watch sign575.jpg A total restoration. Primed, painted, gilded 23K, antiqued with tinted asphaltum, cleared. goldwatchframe575.jpg watch faces575.jpg Time sure flies. Its already past no...
by Tony Segale
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

2012, the attorney had a name change,
this time I used the mask method, 1/8" black outlines first,
water gild as the second step
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by Tony Segale
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

Blake, you shine like the door of a boar house.... here is a window I gilded in 1994... this was my second gold leaf window, no instructions, self taught, followed the Gold Leaf Techniques manual. Water sized the 23k, then outlined in reverse with prussian blue japans D&A law1_700.jpg D&A la...
by Tony Segale
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Early Letterheads photos
Replies: 6
Views: 5013

Re: Early Letterheads photos

can I get one of those Bob Mitchell T-shirts?
by Tony Segale
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

You don't sell the dream of a lifetime.
by Tony Segale
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A fishy sign
Replies: 5
Views: 4651

Re: A fishy sign

dammit, Patrick!

that's a creative beauty!
by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 20 - Frankfort, IL
Replies: 9
Views: 5055

Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 20 - Frankfort, IL

so, I'm trying to figure out who that is with the blue gloves and the extension cord in his ear, nicely propped in front of the art store brush rack? looks like Mr. Hueg could teach you a few more things.... It is good to see you stepping away from all that vinyl slapping and findin the rewards only...
by Tony Segale
Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush oil
Replies: 22
Views: 18238

Re: Brush oil

used to use lard oil, did not like the flies and gnats using it as their final resting place... used sapphire oil, a good brush oil it is...but I don't by it anymore I use baby oil, easy to get, works really well, brushes retaining their shape, very happy with it... I don't get the baby smell, I gue...
by Tony Segale
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: magazines
Replies: 7
Views: 4741

Re: magazines

I, also, have several back issues of SignCraft, if anyone is interested. I've been thinking of getting serious about cleaning my shop out and eliminating items I no longer use. If your interested, just send me an inquiry on my site, www.tonysegale.com Perhaps the commercial sign magazines would be r...
by Tony Segale
Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

Billy. I wish you would leave these matters entirely to me, or at the very least do me the courtesy of consulting me before entering such banter. I am not scolding you, but I am saying your headstrong ways will lead you into a tight corner one day. I trust the enclosed reply will let you conclude yo...
by Tony Segale
Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084551

Re: Original Dead Men

Perhaps some copy for my next mailer... Ladies and gentleman, I traveled over jist about half our state to get here this evenin'. I couldn't get away sooner, because my new gild was a-dryin' at Lobos River, and I had to see it thru. That gild is now brilliantly dazzlin more gild jobs soon, and payi...