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by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush and Blade Express report
Replies: 3
Views: 2249

Re: Brush and Blade Express report

Looks like a good time was had by all. What's up with the "No Photos" signs?
by Ron Berlier
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Superfrog: Butch Anton
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

Re: Superfrog: Butch Anton

Mike, thank you for the information. I haven't seen Butch for a long while, I think it was at Letterheads meet held at Product Sign Supply in Sacramento, CA. He was one of the nicest and most energetic people I have had the opportunity to meet. I will be happy to put Butch on my list. I really hope ...
by Ron Berlier
Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: I heared there is some mica etching going on...
Replies: 4
Views: 3030

Re: I heared there is some mica etching going on...

Darth,

While your new attire does cause one to chuckle a little, on the more serious side - that acid is very dangerous stuff and accidents can and do happen. It's nice to see someone take precautions even though it might look to be too much. IMHO
by Ron Berlier
Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hand Carvings
Replies: 12
Views: 6625

Re: Hand Carvings

Hi Dave,

Thanks for sharing that excellent work with all of us. We are fortunate that you take your camera with you when dinning out. :mrgreen:
by Ron Berlier
Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Hand Carvings
Replies: 12
Views: 11203

Re: Hand Carvings

Hi Dave,

Thanks for sharing that excellent work with all of us. We are fortunate that you take your camera with you when dinning out. :mrgreen:
by Ron Berlier
Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Curved gilded advertising
Replies: 11
Views: 6454

Re: Curved gilded advertising

Dave, thanks for sharing. It is always a real pleasure to see your craftsmanship.

Another Dy-NO-Mite job!
by Ron Berlier
Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Photoshop CS4 - Free Updates
Replies: 0
Views: 2349

Photoshop CS4 - Free Updates

There has been talk of CS4 being very slow. This update may improve your performance among other things. There is one for PC and one for Mac. HTH For PC: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4292 For Mac: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4291 From Adobe web ...
by Ron Berlier
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sign Shop in Paris
Replies: 4
Views: 2745

Hey Other Guy,

That's pretty cool and nicely piecced together. Thanks for a look into history. I didn't know you were bilingual.
by Ron Berlier
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 68280

Looking good there Tony. Thanks for taking the time to let us go along with you on this project.

By the way, how many people dies it take to hold a 4' brush anyway? :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 103317

Looking good there Tony. Thanks for taking the time to let us go along with you on this project.

By the way, how many people dies it take to hold a 4' brush anyway? :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Three bears property marker
Replies: 6
Views: 3858

Joe,

Looking very nice. Really love the dark green border to set it off -
by Ron Berlier
Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Carving V-cut letters
Replies: 9
Views: 4992

Mainly interested in wood. I have done a little carving when I was young. I have an uncle that restored antique furniture and I used to help him when I was like 10 or 11. a long time has passed since. Leo, one good book by Chris Pye is "Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course", check Am...
by Ron Berlier
Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Carving V-cut letters
Replies: 9
Views: 4992

Hello Leo,

There are good books for both letter carving in wood, as well as stone. Which is your primary interest?

Good video as well. Thanks for sharing!
by Ron Berlier
Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Azora Cigar sign Step-by-step...
Replies: 33
Views: 39273

ggodby wrote:...and where did this artwork come from? Let's give credit where credit is due shall we.
Gary, was this a panel done for somewhere at Disney, or one you did just for fun. Either way, nice "artwork".
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bob Harper
Replies: 5
Views: 4132

Only met Bob one time, I think it was in Boise. A really nice guy with a million stories to tell.

My condolences to family and friends.
by Ron Berlier
Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting antique auction
Replies: 6
Views: 4342

Larry,

A very interesting link with lots of signs that I recall seeing. Thanks. Not only are my pockets not deep enough to buy any of those signs, but I don't even know people with pockets that are deep enough. Except maybe Kent, :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Panels for van
Replies: 15
Views: 8213

Dave, another absolutely super looking piece of "Art" :!: :!:

Is that plate glass or tempered auto glass, or?
by Ron Berlier
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: corafoam
Replies: 18
Views: 14357

Well time for an update. The stuff finishes wonderfully as in few hair pockets and the "dust" is much more like real wood. So far I have only been able to get the 15LB version and await an order for the 20 with huge anticipation!! :arrow: Hey there Doug, read your Private Messages :!:
by Ron Berlier
Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: AMAL Letterheads Magazine?
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

Thanks Doug - I tried contacting Jeff again and received a nice note back. He said it hasn't been published for about a year now and that he is looking for someone to do the publishing. As one could guess he indicated it was a great deal of work and very time consuming. Same thing that David and Doc...
by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: AMAL Letterheads Magazine?
Replies: 2
Views: 2183

AMAL Letterheads Magazine?

I haven't seen this publication around for almost a year now and never recieved the standard renewal notice. Can someone tell me if it is it still being published?

TNX
by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Remembering
Replies: 11
Views: 6563

Re: Remembering

Kent Smith wrote:It has been 5 years today since the big guy passed. I miss him and his phone calls but am focused on the great things he brought to all of us.

Well, said and I totally agree with you.
by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toot Toot!
Replies: 1
Views: 2049

Congratulations! Nice looking sign too. The article inside is even better.

Guess, you better get a few extra copies and get at least one framed and hung up on the office wall.
by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Denver Letterheads Support this site again!
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

A HUGE thank you to the Devner Chapter of Letterheads for their continued financial support that allows all of us to share knowledge and sign making experiences in the true spirt of the Letterheads :!:
by Ron Berlier
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Finished Glass Picture
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Very nice work Kelly and inspirational too :!: :!:
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lindenwald Farm Step by Step Incised Carving
Replies: 9
Views: 4954

Hi Joe, nice work :!:

I appreciate you're taking the time to put the two segments together as it's good to see how the sign was created. What is the substrate that you are using?
by Ron Berlier
Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: James Witchell
Replies: 10
Views: 6488

Kent Smith wrote:intimidating and inspiring

And in that order Mr. Smith:!: :D
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lola
Replies: 16
Views: 9526

How unfortunate for us, we will really miss her. Her and Rick are now together again and that is good. She was always very positive and encouraging to everyone. Our prayers are with her and her family. :cry:
by Ron Berlier
Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Wild Mustangs
Replies: 8
Views: 4849

Hi Mike,

The site and photos look great! I think you have found a new career path.


:?: :?: :?:

An after thought - Can we "assume" you're not doing much sign work now days? Or have you just seriously cut back on the hours you sleep???
by Ron Berlier
Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf sign
Replies: 20
Views: 14965

Ron, Thanks, The Hard part about that piece was when I almost had it finished someone came in and noticed the lower tag line "Attorney at law" was backwords.I pushed my chair back and couldn't believe my eyes.How could I have been working all that time on this thing and not seen that! I t...
by Ron Berlier
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf sign
Replies: 20
Views: 14965

Roderick, they both look absolutely great :!: All the gold work looks so 'clean' and really pops on the black background.