People everywhere like to see the "hand of the artist" - the actual human handiwork that produces art or craft. It is the crucial element that gives artistic creations their unique cachet. Whether it's crafted furniture, jewelry, fine art, or even hand-crafted...
David Maitland, engineer and builder, had a milestone birthday coming up: His 80th. To celebrate, his wife, Judy, decided to commemorate the event by honoring his engineering and building talents. Specifically, she wanted to honor a covered bridge he designed and...
A recent trip on the road in South Dakota found us in Hill City, the epicenter of the state's impressive historical and geological attractions. To our surprise, we found a thriving sign venue as well. Turns out, most of the signs were created by signcrafters in Rapid...
Occasionally, we’re asked to repair signs, wood art and other damaged outdoor items. Oftentimes, repairs include vandalized or severely weathered items like the Muley Park custom sign repair, (pictured). In this case, the Muley signs were special: You see, Paxton...
We embrace the idea of eco-friendly signs. They're a key part of what we do. Sustainability is important, both in our signs and production methods. Consequently, we strive to make these practices part of our appeal to clients. This is especially true for customers who...
When to replace signs. When to update them. Eventually, all business owners consider these possibilities. We all know that signs are essential to any company’s marketing efforts. They are the first impression customers have of a business. A good sign tells them what...
Belle Fourche, South Dakota is a long way from Fort Collins, Colorado. The drive is 350 miles, straight down Wyoming's eastern flank. The charming town is the Butte County seat, and sits near the geographic center of the United States. As you might expect, its...
Carolyn's Cuisine custom sign dates back to the beginning of Fort Collins' southern expansion. During the 1970s and early 1980s, most of Fort Collins' current suburban sprawl was rural farms and fields. It's hard to imagine now, but Harmony Road was mostly a dirt...
Lately, customers seem to prefer signs made with recycled or repurposed materials. For example, Associates in Periodontics liked the idea of using old cedar fence pickets. Additionally, they liked combining seasoned "old" wood with snazzy "new" gold leaf graphics. Of...
Recently, we had the pleasure to work with Greenbriar Village, a Fort Collins homeowners association. They requested an unusual project. That is, two brand-new, hand-painted signs that looked very old, distressed and weathered...unfinished. So, we went to work...
Unfortunately, the 2020 COVID pandemic impacts every single one of us whether at home, work or play. Throughout the pandemic, we’re committed to doing what’s necessary to keep our clients and our community safe. Physical distancing and wearing masks changed the way we...