I'm in my 70's and my father was a painter/decorator with a small crew... Every time he got new trucks this local sign writer came to our house with his early Cadillac full of gear and paint...my old man use to tell me to NOT TALK to the guy as he was being paid for a sign only. I'd sit on an old wood soft drink box and be amazed. In college I studied Fine Art and my father wasn't impressed, until he saw a 4 story (about 42 feet) building mural that I made over $30,000 profit...this guy is amazing and love his story.
I could listen to Stan ramble on for ages he is a book of knowledge. I did an apprenticeship in sign writing from late 80’s into 90’s & watched the trade change. Funny how people were trying to get stencils off Stan to do own signs back before computers came in. When computers came in clients would take artwork home to show partners they would tell you, but they would be taking it around to other sign writers to get cheaper quotes.
I did a bit of signwriting when I was younger, I lettered the lorries of the coal merchants I worked for during my 17 years as coal man, or the odd shop front, but I just just didn't have an artistic eye, just basic lettering nothing fancy , also I was terrified of heights and couldn't work off a ladder haha.
I'm in my 70's and my father was a painter/decorator with a small crew... Every time he got new trucks this local sign writer came to our house with his early Cadillac full of gear and paint...my old man use to tell me to NOT TALK to the guy as he was being paid for a sign only. I'd sit on an old wood soft drink box and be amazed. In college I studied Fine Art and my father wasn't impressed, until he saw a 4 story (about 42 feet) building mural that I made over $30,000 profit...this guy is amazing and love his story.
Wow such a treasure. Must be amazing just being in Mr. Wilkinson space. Joby you're a lucky fellow to have been associated with this gentleman.
you can ramble on all day Stan
I could listen to Stan ramble on for ages he is a book of knowledge. I did an apprenticeship in sign writing from late 80’s into 90’s & watched the trade change. Funny how people were trying to get stencils off Stan to do own signs back before computers came in. When computers came in clients would take artwork home to show partners they would tell you, but they would be taking it around to other sign writers to get cheaper quotes.
Thank you Stan for giving up your time to do this program. It’s fascinating and brilliant.
Really interesting Stan, we enjoyed watching that, I’m very pleased to have a sign created by you and done traditionally by hand 😀
You "Rambled On" and we enjoyed, thank you.
What a great video. Pleased to have it pop into my feed. Could listen to Stan for hours.
Fantastic , well done Stan and the Carter family.
great mini documentary Stan - thank you
Respect sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
So interesting
such beautiful color choices.
Amazing! Taking Joby's course this week and it's so great to reach back into the history of the fair's art even more.
Very Nice!
That was brilliant. Stan's story is lovely and a real treat to hear. Now, as my father used to say, I'm off to practise my lettering!
Great job, so well done! (Keep them coming)
Love it
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Love it!
Wow this really amazing!!well done for sure this is so incredible
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I did a bit of signwriting when I was younger, I lettered the lorries of the coal merchants I worked for during my 17 years as coal man, or the odd shop front, but I just just didn't have an artistic eye, just basic lettering nothing fancy , also I was terrified of heights and couldn't work off a ladder haha.
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