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Sweetwater was just finished last week. We're waiting for the permit to install it. The sign is a double face monument. The scrolls in the face are v-carved and guilded. The logo is inlaid raised placque with digital print and automotive UV clear coat. Sweetwater lettering is raised prismatic inlaid into sign face. All rock work on both side faces and fully edge covered. Size is 4'h.X8'w and nearly 16" thick. Weighs close to 600 lbs.
Vernal Presbyterian is powder coated 4" x4" square tube aluminum frame. The stained glass is the real deal. The name of the church in the center panel is V-carved into 1" PVC on both sides. Overall size is 4.5' w. X 9' tall.
Tree Lane is a redo, face only. Double faced on Dibond aluminum. Tree graphic is digital print on more aluminum. Lettering is Matthews brilliant metallic gold on raised dimensional aluminum on top of raised dimensional brown shade. Overall size was 4'w. x 5.5' h.
Coquina Key we made two single face monuments. All lettering and graphics are raised dimensional with the Friendly Island copy v-carved into raised panel. overall size was 6.5' h. x 8'w.
Goin Postal is single face monument sign. Goin Postal lettering is inlaid into 1/2" thick white PVC background. Flag is carved free form shape. Logo guy UV cleared digital print. Corporate lettering on bottom is 1/2" pvc stud mounted into base of monument. Overall size is 6'h. x 10' w.
[ March 18, 2006, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Bob Stephens ]
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
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I love a guy who knows how to use negative space effectively... less is MORE!
You show a wonderful array of imaginative work Bob... all of it over the top. Thanks for sharing!!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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Haha guys Thanks for the compliments. I just got back from a nice 200 mile ride on the bike and my a$$ is sore as all get out. Now I'm going to go beat some golf balls around and after that I may hit the drop zone. Have a great weekend!
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
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Really nice crisp stuff, Bob. Wow, that rock work is an awesome technique to add to a sign. I'd like to talk to you about some of your work so I'll email you.
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.....My Favorite is.......hell....ALL OF THEM !!!!!! I agree with Dan about the Negative space....in my opinion this is what makes a great sign.......(Rules of order)....
1 Layout 2 Color Combination 3 Quality of lettering..(This was true when everyone lettered with brush)
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Nice stuff, Bob! They are all very professional, but you left out all description of my personal fav...that gorgeous "Mobile Homes For Rent" Sign....c'mon man, we need details!
-------------------- Joe Endicott NEXCOM (Navy Exchange Service Command) Signing Programs Specialist Virginia Beach, VA jeendicott@msn.com
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Thanks for the compliments. I just got back from a nice 200 mile ride on the bike and my a$$ is sore as all get out. Now I'm going to go beat some golf balls around and after that I may hit the drop zone. Have a great weekend!
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