Did this today, for a homeshow. I'm sure that it will be the only painted piece there. It's for Pfeifer's Hardware in Mars, Pa. The owner LOVES hammers. This was entirely done by hand, no patterns, clip-art etc. Looks like something I did BC. Love....Jill
[ January 26, 2005, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: Jillbeans ]
Posted by Barry Branscum (Member # 445) on :
Waaaay coool Jilli
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
I like it! Its so nice to see Hand Painted work around here!
Nice Job my Jillybeanshh!
Love.... Scchteevo
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
I love it, Jill! That would be an aweful lot of work for me, but I know how fast you can do this kind of stuff. All the practice doing panels at the Letterhead meets is good for something, isn't it?
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
you're so talented you little silly jilly!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Woohoo! Nice job, Jill!
DrCAS applauds you! Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
Niiiiiccccccceeeeeee.
How long does something like that take you, layout to execution?
Posted by Keith Myers (Member # 5051) on :
That's a nice piece of work Jill.
Posted by Del Badry (Member # 114) on :
i like dat!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Peter, I have about 5 hours in it. I'm fast! Love.....Jill
Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
wow, are you ever. Those brushes must be smoking when you're done.
Thanks
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Your living proof that computers are not the be all, end all! You got style Jilly and it's a blast watching ya create something outa nothing. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
I love it, That is so cool, I have hammer envy
Jason D
Posted by Dennis Davis (Member # 4532) on :
Jill,
Your work always has such class. As a non-sign painter, I'd be drawn to that booth...just because the artwork is so neat. Are you teaching Stevo some of your tricks?
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
Hi Jill, that is just beautiful. I love the detail of the lettering, exquisite. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
That's a valuable antique already! Very nice Jill!
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Alright Jill!! You've gotta feel good after a brush session like that!!!
Colour, Style, Pure Life!!!
John
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
I love it!
(Don't worry, though. I'm not coming to take it from you).
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Thanks folks. He just picked it up and I thought his face was gonna crack from smiling. He loved the hammer! Ed Pfeifer is a good friend and was a big help to me with the Mars meet. All he said was "I need a banner for a trade show with this slogan". He trusts me.
He is a local radio personality, and I wanted to paint his portrait (posterized/caricature) on it, but True Value didn't like the idea. Folks call into KDKA on Saturday mornings & he gives fix-it type advice. He's real handsome, too, and would have been such fun to render.
He was tickled, because without knowing it, I accidentally matched all the colors in his display area. He took a stack of my biz cards with him.
Stevo and I teach each other all sorts of interesting things! We are gonna be a good team. Love....Jill
Posted by Philip Steffen (Member # 2235) on :
You GOT to start charging a lot more if your haven't already! That is great!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Great Hand Job Jilly.. I can't believe I just said that... as if we never heard that before... But Beautiful work as usual. Actually I get to do a hand job myself later today, no not for myself, but a customer wants this sign painted, for tamper resistance, so it's gonna be a little bit of fun.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Perfect Jill! Posted by Rovelle W. Gratz (Member # 4404) on :
Nice Job, Jill.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Nice work Jill. Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
I LOVE IT Jilly!! Those small touches you add just brings it to life! The shading and highlights are perfect.
Suelynn
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Nice work Jill. I like your layout alot and especially the feel the sign has. It immediately brought back memories from my old painting days. I can see how that was fun to do.
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
TONK ... (the sound of a tear on the keyboard). overwhelming pride in your work, lil sis. awesome as ever. such unique style, nuevo antique work is your forte...lovin it as usual.your # 1 fan. Posted by Steve Racz (Member # 4376) on :
Jill,
That is really excellent work!
Love, Steve
Posted by mark zilliox (Member # 3873) on :
young lady, FYI-we got redneck yard sale signs that look that sharp !!! just kiddin' ( i KNOW you got a sense of humor) well done madame !
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Nicccccceeeeee Jill. You have a great talent for hand painting. Very eye catching.
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Wow Jill! ...next time you ask what's for dinner, I'm slidin' you a big ole steamy plate of Lasagna! You've earned it LOL! That is gorgeous work and I would love to see you teach. You're style and classy design skill are a great match! Love, Lindian
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Absolutely Outstanding!!!!!!
Deserves a standing ovation! Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to echo Duncan's comments. This would have taken twice as long on a computer .
You rock girl Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
umm WoW!!!!
Awesome as always Sis.
when I grow up I wanna paint just like you
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
I LOVE hand painted signs. They have a magic in them which a computer generated sign could never duplicate. Hand painted work has heart!
And on this piece Jill's personality shines through.
Great work Jill!
-grampa dan
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Glad you posted that! What a talent!
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Jill, that inspires me so much, seeing that. Makes me want to get the brushes out & have some fun! Just beautiful, & I love antique looking letters.
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Way to go Jill! Looks nice!
You should drop the computer and do more of those. Admit it, It is way more fun than pushing buttons!!
Posted by Talisman (Member # 1869) on :
WOW!
Love the accents you added to the lettering. Gives them some personality!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by donny pavolini (Member # 2244) on :
Jill,
If this was a vacuum cleaner I'd say it sucks.But since it's a hand lettered banner and most exquisite, I'd say it's VERY SHAGGADELLIC!
Yeah Baby Yeah!
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
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