Sign painting : a practical guide to tools, materials, and techniques /
Meyer, Mike,author,illustrator.
Roberts, Sam,author,illustrator.
Andries, Jasper,author,illustrator.
Better Letters Association.
This book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs. All the basics are covered, from choosing and using brushes, paints, mahl sticks, dippers and pencils, to how to prepare and finish surfaces, transfer designs, mix paint and work with the brush. A gallery section of original alphabets, created for the book by sign painters around the world, provides visual inspiration and demonstrates a wide variety of styles and approaches.
"Text and step-by-step drawings 2020 Mike Meyer, Sam Roberts, and Jasper Andries"--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.
The sign painter's toolkit -- Core techniques -- The alphabets.
This book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs. All the basics are covered, from choosing and using brushes, paints, mahl sticks, dippers and pencils, to how to prepare and finish surfaces, transfer designs, mix paint and work with the brush. A gallery section of original alphabets, created for the book by sign painters around the world, provides visual inspiration and demonstrates a wide variety of styles and approaches.
Sign painting.
Lettering.
Calligraphy.
Fonts.