The more you Google them, the more you find. The more you find, the more fascinating they are. What are they? Ghost signs... signs that still haunt America. Ghost signs are faded, hand-painted wall signs that were rendered on the outside of old shops and office...
Artists, artisans and art galleries are always a pleasure to work with when we design and build signs. Our production of the Tricycle Creations gallery sign was that kind of experience. Whether whimsical or sophisticated, Tricycle Creations gallery displayed a variety...
Paxton Signs offers a range of marketing design services. In fact, we've offered these services during most of our 41 years in the sign industry. For example, we've provided services ranging from concept, logo design, to finished sign and marketing. In addition, we've...
Gold Leaf at its finest Measuring a whopping 4' x 6', the Alias Smith & Jones sign is the largest residence sign in Paxton Signs' Gallery of Residence Signs. Usually, these signs top out at approximately 18" x 36". Also, not only is the Alias Smith & Jones...
There's a difference between typography and lettering. The first is the mechanized process of setting fabricated characters in vinyl. It's largely computerized. Digitized. However, the other is a hand-drawn interpretation of a sequence of letters or graphics. Art....
Shimmering gold leaf is seductive. It's worthy of statuary and ancient tombs for the gods. Historically, it adorns countless works of art and centuries of architecture. The Egyptians were the first to perfect the metal leafing process.Their techniques haven't changed...
Ranching in Colorado means extremes. Specifically, the weather is a constant consideration in all aspects: livestock, buildings, property maintenance, and even signs. Castle Peak Ranch, located in Colorado's North Park region, has not just one, but SIX affiliated...
Of all the signs available today, lighted storefront signs are some of the most common. These commercial business signs offer double coverage. That is, they're on duty both day AND night. What's certain is business owners love their night lights! Of course, storefront...
Increasingly, more businesses are recognizing the need to protect the environment - an environment that touches all levels of society, including the majority of industries. So much so, that now there is demand for “greener” options in nearly every aspect of outdoor...
Anymore, people want to see the “hand of the artist" at work. That is, they appreciate the skill that crafts a work of art. Currently, this includes well-designed, hand-crafted signs. We like to call it, "communication art". Good design = a lasting impression...
As we've mentioned in previous blog posts, Paxton Signs is dedicated to simple, effective design. We say, "no" to muddying up visual advertising space with too much information; No, to tiny, unreadable print; No, to unsightly, crowded layouts. Instead, we say, "yes"...