I can't say thank you enough for sharing this man's work and story. As a designer in the city this film really inspired me. I could watch this guy paint a sign all day.
This is really great. I grew up seeing his signs everywhere and always figured it was a bunch of people mimicking the same style. Really amazing. Super interesting dude.
Earl is definitely interesting and amazing. If you are still in the Cleveland area, we encourage you visit Earl and buy yourself a sign. You won't be disappointed.
I love seeing these interviews with the old timers. I am a sign painter and guys like him have inspired me throughout the years. thanks for posting this video!
This is not a lost art. He is selling his signs quite well. I love the hand lettering sign painters. Vinyl does not look good on most signs today . Although schools do not teach this anymore the need for hand lettering is still pretty abundant.
Thanks for sharing Earl's story. Hopefully it inspires others to take up sign painting or a the very least encourages businesses to seek out real local commercial artist for their projects... so much soul in the hand painted letter.
Hopefully l'll have as much clientelle as you one day. I'm from the Detroit Metro area...alot of signs to be painted, but I'm the "newbie" , only 6 years under my belt...and the only woman that I'm aware of. Your work is awesome, sir. Thank you for sharing.
I lived right around the corner from this shop most of my life and never realized that it was him that did most of the signs I saw everyday... I always wondered...
So true what he says about contrast. Sometimes I do what people want but it's usually wrong, hahaha! I do it anyway and then they pay more for something that is less effective.
Hes awesome...happy for him..what an artist.
My favorite part is the phone on the wall. 02:40 ... God bless you my friend.. awesome work.
I can't say thank you enough for sharing this man's work and story. As a designer in the city this film really inspired me. I could watch this guy paint a sign all day.
You are welcome. Pay him a visit it is worth the trip.
This is really great. I grew up seeing his signs everywhere and always figured it was a bunch of people mimicking the same style. Really amazing. Super interesting dude.
Earl is definitely interesting and amazing. If you are still in the Cleveland area, we encourage you visit Earl and buy yourself a sign. You won't be disappointed.
Came back to watch again...so cool.
I was in the business for decades. My older brother and father (both deceased now) were also in it. You do really great work!
"Politicians and Ministers expect you to do their work for nothing"... sums up Clevelands problem pretty well.
This is awesome we need more youngsters to study under these elders so these arts are not only passed on but saved from being lost forever
I love seeing these interviews with the old timers. I am a sign painter and guys like him have inspired me throughout the years.
thanks for posting this video!
Thanks. He is inspiring in many ways.
This is not a lost art. He is selling his signs quite well. I love the hand lettering sign painters. Vinyl does not look good on most signs today . Although schools do not teach this anymore the need for hand lettering is still pretty abundant.
Thanks for sharing Earl's story. Hopefully it inspires others to take up sign painting or a the very least encourages businesses to seek out real local commercial artist for their projects... so much soul in the hand painted letter.
thanks for making this ,,,great to see the old timers in action always inspiring
We agree with you. Thanks for watching.
I love his shops name... haha you need a sign co
Great to watch! Thanks for sharing!!
this is mad dope. i remember ma dukes gettin a sign made by him for her store. always assumed he was born n raised in cleveland
Thanks, Cedrian X. We appreciate your comment. What store did your mom run?
Hopefully l'll have as much clientelle as you one day. I'm from the Detroit Metro area...alot of signs to be painted, but I'm the "newbie" , only 6 years under my belt...and the only woman that I'm aware of.
Your work is awesome, sir. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome!
Millionaire's Barber Shop, very cool
This is a great video! I sure hope you post (Episode 2).
I lived right around the corner from this shop most of my life and never realized that it was him that did most of the signs I saw everyday... I always wondered...
J.S., thank you for watching.
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So true what he says about contrast. Sometimes I do what people want but it's usually wrong, hahaha! I do it anyway and then they pay more for something that is less effective.
I love his laugh..
bravo guys great story!
Great video segment!
Legend
that was awesome.
Any fonts that replicate this style? Love it and the sense of home it brings. 216🙏🏽
Great video
Lovely. Thanks to Kyle Defoor for the lead.
Searched but could not find Episode 2. Could you put a link here?
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I always wondered who painted these signs.
Could you please tell me what is the music that comes in at 1:41?
It's music composed by SGS specifically for this episode.
Cleveland SGS It reminds me of Modern Jazz Quartet. Cool stuff and nice job.
Zackary McDowell Thank you
Wish I could apprentice for this guy