If you're like me, your camera probably fills up with all kinds of photos on family vacations. But does your camera fill up with photos like these? I'm sure I'm not the only sign obsessed guest at Walt Disney World, but I am one of them! In fact my camera is focused on all kinds of inspiring images from signs to textures to patterns to architecture (and not just at Disney World). Some of the best projects that we have created (unique, visually appealing effective advertising tools a.k.a. signs) have been inspired by objects seen during our family travels. It's important for any business owner to get away, but it's also important for a creative business owner to always absorb. For me the best time to absorb is while vacationing. It's when my head's clearest and ready to receive the inspiration for our next great sign project. So if you are looking for something creatively challenging, different, or complex, let us know–you'd be surprised at what we can do!
Typestries:Around The Shop: January 2006 Archives
My Son, Logan seems to have an affinity for the Arizona 180 Printer. Maybe that's because one day around when he just turned two his little fingers found that black power switch on the front of the machine.....and Daddy didn't notice right away. Not a big deal except for the fact that switching it off causes the heads to dry out and clog! Now that he's turing three, he's completed his operator training and has been put to work-and knows not to switch it off!
When you paint lots of dimensional and carved signs for 10 years, you wind up with lots and lots of paint! At one point we had twice as many cans as you see here, scattered all about the shop. I was determined to make it easier to find the colors we needed, and the tall vertical shelves were just the ticket. Thanks to Anthony for pausing for just a second so I could snap the pic!
We typically paint our signs with premium Benjamin Moore and or One Shot Sign Paints. Those familiar with old school sign painting probably recognize the One Shot Name. Sign painters used it for years, and a few years into my journey in this business I noticed that my results with it had changed a bit. Environmental regulations have limited the amount of "good stuff" paint manufacturers can put into their paints, which means paint users need to find new ways to use the products. That's how we found the Benjamin Moore product. While we still have a few regular clients that request only One Shot, we often use a combination of Benjamin Moore and One Shot, because we feel the combination gives us the best look and durability in our harsh coastal climate.
Tomorrow it's off to install the corporate display graphics. If I can get the client to agree to a pic, I'll share it here!
