In general, to me Art should be at minimum entertaining, and if it is any good, thought provoking. A work of art that starts people talking is truly a jewel to be treasured. When I look at a piece of art I tend to look at it from 2 different angles, as an Artist and as a Craftsman. As an Artist I ask myself “what story is this piece telling?” “How does that story relate to me?” “Did the artist convey any thoughts or emotions to anyone with his art?” When the Craftsman in me looks at an art piece, I look for...
read moreThis project is a perfect example of an artist sign. The logo was designed by local artist Robert Tatum. This sign was to be a dimensionally shaped sign with exposed neon in a historic district in San Antonio. This was to be a sign that would really honor the style and feel of the 1950’s. I was approached with the project and eagerly agreed to manufacture the sign, as I love this period in Americana and art in general. “I feel the sign industry has really gotten unimaginative and relies on cheap and easy to build square signs with back lit...
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