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8/1/2024
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The Inn Signs Exhibition of 1936
The signs and sign painters that fired up the public's imagination in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (
7/29/2024
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Married to Comics, Sign Shows, and More Worldwide Events
Welcome to my regular roundup of sign painting and lettering events. You can opt in/out of these emails here [https://bl.ag/#/portal/account/newsletters], and share your own events and exhibitions for
7/25/2024
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"A Piece of Urban Theatre": J.J. of LA
Meet JJ of LA, Atlanta's "godfather of food painting" in this recently republished documentary. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online
7/18/2024
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The BLAG 05 Digital Companion
Bonus content from the adventures in sign painting in Issue 05 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine). BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
7/15/2024
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Now in the Shop: BLAG 04, 03, and More Printed Goodness
Sign painting publications available now from the BLAG Shop. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all members) Now in the Shop: BLAG 04, 03,
7/11/2024
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What's Inside Issue 05 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine)?
Between the covers of the adventures in sign painting from Issue 05 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
7/4/2024
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A Mystery Sign Painter from 1950s Cuba
Photos of a Cuban sign painter and his work appear on eBay and make their way to Letterform Archive. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
7/2/2024
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BLAG 05 Cover Reveal and the Latest from bl.ag online
This is the bl.ag online [https://bl.ag/] digest email, exclusive to paid members. If you'd prefer to receive this once every month or two, rather than the weekly articles, then join today [https:/
6/27/2024
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Roses Are Red: A Narrowboat Tradition with Ginny Barlow
Video demonstration of painting roses in the narrowboat style, including comments on their history. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
6/24/2024
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Signs on a Wing, Summer Shows, and More Worldwide Events
Welcome to my regular roundup of sign painting and lettering events. You can opt in/out of these emails here [https://bl.ag/#/portal/account/newsletters], and share your own events and exhibitions for
6/20/2024
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Ye Olde Sign Shoppe: George Biles, King of Signwriters
The diverse and prolific output of sign painter George Biles and his Bridport Signs Service Studios. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
6/13/2024
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Marketing Without Social Media: Advice for Your Creative Business
The problems with marketing creative businesses on social media, and alternatives to set you free. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
6/6/2024
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After the Blitz: The Hand-Painted Signs of London Lost
London Illustrated News feature with painted signs for buildings and businesses lost in the blitz. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
6/4/2024
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BLAG 05 is Coming...
Last week I was at the printers to see BLAG 05 coming off the press. Once again, it's an international take on the craft, community, and culture of sign painting, spread over 80 advertising-free
6/3/2024
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A BLAG Bargain for You
Get four issues of BLAG for just $26 per issue. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all members) A BLAG Bargain for You By Better Letters • 27
6/3/2024
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Chain Letter: Marie Pressmar
Lettering artist Marie Pressmar is inspired by graffiti, signs, and more in a photo of New York. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
5/23/2024
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Snapper: Keith Knecht
Keith Knecht shares some of his tales of a travelling sign painter in John J. Hodgins Snapper book. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
5/20/2024
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It's Showtime, Ask a Sign Painter, and More Worldwide Events
Welcome to my regular roundup of sign painting and lettering events. You can opt in/out of these emails here [https://bl.ag/#/portal/account/newsletters], and share your own events and exhibitions for
5/17/2024
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'Martre' Brings the French Connection to the Letterheads
Sign painters from across France gather, and compete, in Brittany at the inaugural Martre event. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
5/9/2024
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Watch the Recordings from BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 04
Over ten hours of talks, interviews, studio visits, and demonstrations from contributors to BLAG 04. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all