Before he sets to work, before the first of what will be a thousand brushstrokes, each one fluid and articulated and occupying the space between artwork and industry, the sign painter wants you to ...

As an adviser at the University of Arizona, Ashley White told many students to find a way to turn what they love into a career. Three years ago, she followed her own advice and pursued her passion for ...

In an age where craftsmanship can go unnoticed or forgotten in the wash of the internet’s massive spread and at-you-fingertips tools, watching a traditional master artist at work is both mesmerizing ...

The art of hand lettering 01/13/2017 Whether it's on book covers, product packaging or posters, hand lettering is enjoying a renaissance in graphic design. Despite living in the digital age, people ...

The historic individuality of Detroit's faded neighborhoods is preserved in characters, literally — in the fonts lining the vintage signs and hand-painted advertisements of small businesses. That is, ...

In an increasingly digital world, where design software can turn anyone into an instant Leonardo da Vinci, it’s easy to forget that signs were once lettered by hand using sable brushes, mineral ...