Decades ago, DC was full of hand-painted signs pointing customers toward various retail establishments. They were eye-­catching and distinctive, but they were also expensive, required regular ...

Emilio Carrillo’s mural of Latin American countries on the wall of an apartment building in Pico-Union. (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on ...

With a swift and steady hand, Ruben Marcilla is painting a 3-foot-tall “T.” The “T” is white, and Marcilla is cutting crisp lines around it in teal. When he’s done he moves on to “H,” then “E” and an ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - For 35 years, hand-painted signs have covered the outfield fence and skyboxes at Avista Stadium, keeping a timeless era intact. But due to changing Major League Baseball (MLB) ...

BUSISSNE. SHAYNA: I SAW THE SIGN. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SIGN, THAT SAID. SEYMOUR’S ICE CREAM STOPPED SELLING TREATS IN THE EARLY TO THOUSANDS BUT IT’S BUDIL TOWARD --BILLBOARD STILL STANDS. CLASSIC ...

In fact, Lee’s works should be the first thing you see. “I do all the hand painted signs for McMenamins hotels and restaurants,” he said. “Pretty much any one you go, the signs are something that ...

Vic B. Linden and Sons used to span storefronts across Spokane. Now, after 75 years, the brothers who took over their parents’ hand-painted sign business have decided to retire. “We just feel like ...

At just 24 years old, Jake Moslow is an anomaly in his trade. The few fellow custom sign painters that remain have been in the industry for decades, many nearing retirement. But the creative force ...

Levi Dilley started his business, Signs and Wonders, in 2019 as an outlet for his creative energy. Now, his art can be spotted throughout Athens and Monroe. Working with local businesses, Dilley helps ...

Santiago Sánchez brushes red paint along the edge of gold letters, creating a 3-D effect on the black tin sign he's painting. He pauses to pour red "One Shot" paint into the bottom half of a ...

Even if you do not know Will Van Zee’s name, you have seen his work. As the owner of Van Zee Sign Co., he is responsible for some of the city’s most striking (and functional) art. Van Zee’s ...

Examples of ghost signs in Lawrence. From left: a "Bull Durham" tobacco advertisement on the side of 725 Massachusetts, a "Malt-a-Plenty" advertisement at 1206 E. 13th Street and the Poehler Lofts ...