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Hand Painted Signs

Mar 8, 2013
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ANECDOTE

Justin Green's Sign Painting Journey

  • Cartoonist Justin Green, facing financial pressures, turned to sign painting.
  • He documented his experiences in a comic strip called "Sign Game", offering insights into the trade.
INSIGHT

Decoding Hand-Painted Signs

  • Justin Green's comics teach us how to analyze hand-painted signs, revealing the skill level of the painter.
  • The number of brushstrokes used for letters like "O" indicates expertise.
INSIGHT

The Sign Painter Personality

  • Sign painters, while unique individuals, share common traits.
  • They possess a distinct character, often described as "a little bit nuts."
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