i spent a fun (but sweaty) morning downtown scouting out letterforms wrought by hand -- it probably goes without saying that i have a super soft spot for them, except when they wind up on the walls of my house. thank you all loads for the great feedback on the stew book -- that one won't be in the shop but i'm hard at work on two others, which will be!
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Oh! What fun! Treasure hunt for words! And what a trove you have shared with us.
oh i love this! i might have to give it a whirl here. got my camera working again and i need to go shoot!
Love the help wanted image! Where was that?
Wait, I'm gonna guess. My first thought was Creation Station but I'm gonna go with Third Planet... ?
there were more, but they will have to wait for a day that's under 100 degrees! julie, your first guess was right -- miss fortune's creation station!
What a fun post! And a great idea to get lettering inspiration from the world around us. I vow to be observant for interesting lettering I encounter in the day-to-day.
so i just noticed something.... look closer at the help wanted sign. what's that guy doing in the background? looking for something he stashed? resting? tying his shoe...?
Inspiration, inspiration everywhere!
I can't wait to see what your next lettering adventure holds and how you will use it in your own fantastic lettering work!
This is such fun!! What an inspiring way to find new 'fonts'!!!
can't wait to see what else is in store! i've got a bottle of vinho verde chilling, ready for my stew viewing tonight!
Cool stuff! I love hand lettering in all it's forms!
Stay cool if you can!
Cool idea. I must remember to nosey around next time I'm out and about.
Cool! It's like going for a walk downtown without having to go outside! Thanks for doing the sweating for me!
LOVE that last sign so much!
Oh yes – typography makes the world go 'round :-)
Have a delightful weekend
your little downtown is one big creative playground! you found some great letterforms to play with! happy weekend, doodle girl! xox
i like the garden sign - open rain or shine! enjoy your weekend!
this is a fabulous idea - I'm totally copying it xxx you are so inspiring! hugs
they are fab!
and yes what is the guy doing?! hahahaha
looking forward to the books :D
those are some really cool finds. love the way you 'hand' picked them out to showcase here ;) so much variety to be had!
Oh, the sandbar... those were the days... :)
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