Shimmering Gold Leaf

Shimmering Gold Leaf

At one time in Fort Collins, high-end European lamps and shades weren’t available. Internet shopping was just a twinkle in programmers’ eyes. This left most customers shopping for home decor and interior design accessories through catalogs or at a few...
Apartment communities

Apartment communities

The Pines at Southmoor is one of two multi-family properties for which we designed and built identical signs. Apartment communities have been booming in the Fort Collins area since the turn of the 21st century. During 2008, Monarch Investments acquired the two...
Tricycle Creations

Tricycle Creations

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...
Custom Craftsmanship

Custom Craftsmanship

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...
Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf

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...
The Hand of the Artist

The Hand of the Artist

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...