An amazing video about a disappearing skill - sign painting.
Now that super wide printers can cover something as wide as 5 meters, the old fashioned sign painter is going the way of typesetters.
This is a beautiful - and sad - tribute to a dying craft.
Click on the image below and watch "Up There," a tribute to a "daredevil" art. It's really spectacular viewed full screen.
(Note: You will be asked to confirm your age because the video shows a beer ad... go figure.)
Discussion
By Diane on Apr 21, 2010
My father was a sign painter. It brought back great memories of him and his talent. The many hours I would watch him make patterns and paint. Never saw him do the gold leaf but saw many photos of his work for Schlitz Brewery. Its a tough field - but can be very rewarding.
Thanks for the wonderful memories!
By TimD on Apr 27, 2010
What a great film. Thanks for posting it, Gail.