Lettering guy needed

Michael Beard · 12-28-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

I think you made Michael Beard cry.

It otay!

I know it was just an amusing way to state a preference for paint and not a dig against all vinyl. Heck, Jack's had a couple of my decals! I think everyone appreciates real paint, gold leaf, etc. I'll be the first to admit, I'm a graphic designer, not an "artist". Whoever Jack decides to go with I'm sure will do an outstanding job. Looking forward to seeing his vision completed!

Signman · 12-29-2012, 09:13 AM

Jack

The family business is signage for over 60 years. My uncle was a respected sign painter for his silver and gold leaf skills. Have and do known a few "brothers of the brush" in my 30 years. Spent many hours of my childhood watching my uncle letter as well as some of his contemporaries. Have held a brush but am more comfortable with nuts and bolts. Am good with computer graphics but not a designer.

ALL those and a few more like "Mr. J" from here in Paterson, NJ; DJ from Garfield, NJ; Bert from Oakland, NJ would do a great job. Keep in mind some are better businessmen than others, they are artists.

THE most important thing is spend some time looking through their portfolios to understand each artist's style. The best work will flow from "their" style. When style coalesces with your vision, develop a sketch and negotiate a deal.

Best of Luck! See you soon!

sc1834 · 12-31-2012, 10:34 AM

Another vote for the Dan the Sign Man. He has done 3 car lettering jobs and three helmets for me..Dan is great guy and awesome lettering/design guy.

Rob

cambria · 12-31-2012, 11:50 AM

Dan for sure.

bmac · 12-31-2012, 11:59 AM

Dan The Sign Man..Did our car and we couldnt have been more pleased.

Hemi Moose · 12-31-2012, 06:22 PM

Jack, I'm sure there are dozens of custom paint & lettering people that are qualified out there...but I'm curious are looking at something old school or something newer...also what name are you going to be using on your Copo Camaro.

Jack Matyas · 12-31-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Jack, I'm sure there are dozens of custom paint & lettering people that are qualified out there...but I'm curious are looking at something old school or something newer...also what name are you going to be using on your Copo Camaro.

It will be old school for me but as for its name .....well , you're just gonna have to wait to see it as a finished product .That could be as soon as a few weeks from now at the Philadelphia Car Show .But it'll be worth the wait ...........

Sam Murray · 12-31-2012, 10:59 PM

Yeeeez Jack! 12 days and 5 pages to find a painter??? I'm sure we could get the Wenzels painter to fly in and knock it right out!

LMAO

FrankChastain · 01-01-2013, 09:11 AM

Which professional painter did you pick? Us nosey butt's want to know......FrankChastain

danny waters sr · 01-01-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankChastain

Which professional painter did you pick? Us nosey butt's want to know......FrankChastain

Drama..................you gonna have to wait............lol...I'm sure it will be a head turner......

I'm betting there will be plenty of pics ,,,,,right Jack ?
Happy New Year everybody..........

12-29-2012, 09:13 AM	#2
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Jack The family business is signage for over 60 years. My uncle was a respected sign painter for his silver and gold leaf skills. Have and do known a few "brothers of the brush" in my 30 years. Spent many hours of my childhood watching my uncle letter as well as some of his contemporaries. Have held a brush but am more comfortable with nuts and bolts. Am good with computer graphics but not a designer. ALL those and a few more like "Mr. J" from here in Paterson, NJ; DJ from Garfield, NJ; Bert from Oakland, NJ would do a great job. Keep in mind some are better businessmen than others, they are artists. THE most important thing is spend some time looking through their portfolios to understand each artist's style. The best work will flow from "their" style. When style coalesces with your vision, develop a sketch and negotiate a deal. Best of Luck! See you soon! __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

12-31-2012, 10:34 AM	#3
sc1834 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Another vote for the Dan the Sign Man. He has done 3 car lettering jobs and three helmets for me..Dan is great guy and awesome lettering/design guy. Rob

12-31-2012, 11:50 AM	#4
cambria Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Buffalo Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Dan for sure. __________________ BS/A,A/FIA 00 Camaro- CS/A, B/FIA 94 Camaro .2012 copo 4.0

12-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#5
bmac Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 79 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Dan The Sign Man..Did our car and we couldnt have been more pleased.

12-31-2012, 06:22 PM	#6
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Jack, I'm sure there are dozens of custom paint & lettering people that are qualified out there...but I'm curious are looking at something old school or something newer...also what name are you going to be using on your Copo Camaro.

12-31-2012, 10:59 PM	#8
Sam Murray Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cummaquid, Mass Posts: 445 Likes: 413 Liked 60 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed Yeeeez Jack! 12 days and 5 pages to find a painter??? I'm sure we could get the Wenzels painter to fly in and knock it right out! LMAO __________________ Sam Murray 1616 STK Last edited by Sam Murray; 12-31-2012 at 11:10 PM.

01-01-2013, 09:11 AM	#9
FrankChastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trussville, Alabama-Originally from Vidalia,GA Posts: 642 Likes: 9 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lettering guy needed *Which professional painter did you pick? Us nosey butt's want to know......FrankChastain*