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Monday, April 30, 2012
Small details can turn into a major crisis
In my articles from March and February 2012 editions of Sign & Digital Graphics, I discussed designing and decorating metal sign elements. This month I’ll address what used to be called Strictly Commercial in this...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A letterhead meet that captures much of the original flavor
A small crowd of people has gathered into Jeff Cahill’s one-man sign shop on a hillside east of Colorado Springs. The unmistakable smell of lettering enamel fills the air. Overtones of a few stories...
Friday, March 2, 2012
Steel gives the impression of strength and durability
We have all experienced the visual impact of steel, which easily impresses because of its real and substantial qualities. Steel immediately imparts visceral messages about weight, strength and durability. I have gradually...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Metal gives customers a perception of high quality
Designing signs that go beyond simple stock panels is an important strategy that I have discovered to increase sales totals. Any business owner with quality aspirations is not expecting to see a knock-off banner, laminate or...
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Cultivating community resources... Don’t go it alone if you don’t have to
In my last article, I focused on some of my personal challenges that are created by consistently going out on a limb and trying new things in order to build my business and stay excited about the work....
Thursday, December 1, 2011
How to apply gold leaf
When a kindhearted and seasoned sign artist agreed to instruct an elementary school kid in the intricacies of the art of gold leafing back in the last millennium, he not only shared his considerable expertise but unwittingly conveyed a deep sense of...