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6/27/2023
15 : 4
Shadows, Ghost Signs, and More Summer Events
July sees two firsts on the events front—the first BLAG Demo on 3D lettering and shadows, and my first public Ghostsigns walks since 2019. Read on for details of these, and other events in the coming
6/22/2023
13 : 4
How to Prepare MDO Plywood for Sign Painting
Step-by-step guide to tools, materials and techniques to prepare MDO Plywood for exterior signs. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Doc Guthrie demonstrating the preparation
6/20/2023
6 : 34
The Sky's the Limit: A Chat with Right Way Signs
Recording of Right Way Signs' BLAG Chat about their niche of massive hand-painted roof signs. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) The iconic Morton Salt roof sign, the
6/13/2023
13 : 4
What's Inside Issue 03 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine)?
Between the covers of the adventures in sign painting in Issue 03 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine). BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG 03 comes with a limited edition
6/12/2023
2 : 36
Where Can I Learn the Craft of Sign Painting?
Overview of workshops, courses, apprenticeships, and places to learn the craft of sign painting. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Learning the basics of sign painting at a
6/1/2023
13 : 4
Signs of the Seaside: Coastal Lettering and Typography
Original artefacts and contemporary work explore the typographic vernacular of the English seaside. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) A hand-painted sign by Dr Amy Goodwin
5/25/2023
13 : 4
Straddling the Globe: Letterheads at Dingles and Down Under
Sign painters gather for Letterheads meets in Sydney and at Dingles Fairground Heritage Museum. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Jorge Jacobs at Dingles Letterheads. Photo:
5/22/2023
13 : 4
Choose Your Own BLAG Discount...
I'm not usually this direct, but am writing to ask if you will become a paying member of the adventures in sign painting at BLAG? To make that decision a little easier, I've set up a menu of
5/18/2023
13 : 4
That Saturday Afternoon Jaunt with John Frazier, Original Letterhead
The designs and drawings of John Frazier, Letterhead, designer, letterer, sign painter, and artist. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Pieces from the extensive collection of
5/12/2023
7 : 35
Raffle for Dapper Signs
Raffles and other ways to support Cooper at Dapper Signs during a medical emergency. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Support Dapper Signs by entering the raffle to win
5/12/2023
7 : 15
On the Brush with Barbara Enright and Carla Hackett
Recording of Barbara Enright and Carla Hackett's BLAG Chat and brush lettering demonstration. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Brush lettering duo Barbara Enright and
5/4/2023
13 : 4
Paying Respect to the Vintage Pausrädchen (Pounce Wheel)
A batch of high-quality vintage pounce wheels are customised for sale as an art edition in Germany. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) The limited edition Kompagnon.org
4/27/2023
13 : 4
Behind the Scenic Painting of Pinocchio's Animation Oscar
Polly Robbins, a scenic artist on Pinocchio, shares what goes into an Oscar-winning animation. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Scenic painting for Guillermo del Toro's
4/25/2023
16 : 44
Your BLAG Emails Are Changing
This week, the format and frequency of emails from BLAG are changing. This is in response to feedback from the reader survey, and to give paid members greater control of what they receive. What does
4/21/2023
10 : 4
Apprenticeships, Beverly Sign Co., and More Adventures in Sign Painting
This April 2023 BLAG newsletter features a bumper five new online articles, details of a very special book on Kickstarter, an events roundup, and a 'Ghost Sign Corner' with a direct link to our
4/19/2023
6 : 25
Now Booking: BLAG Events
I've added a new programme of online events to the BLAG print and online publication. These events provide another way for you to access a world of sign painting experience and expertise beyond the
4/19/2023
6 : 15
Site (and Events) Working Again
Immediately after sending today's email about BLAG Events, I was made aware of an issue with the bl.ag site. This is now fixed, and the links in the email should work again. Sorry for filling your
3/30/2023
13 : 34
Get Your Hands on BLAG 02 (Limited Stock Remains)
The limited remaining stock of Issue 02 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) is now available to buy in the online shop. As a newsletter subscriber, you are receiving this news before it is shared on
3/22/2023
12 : 14
BLAG 01 Online, Podcasts, and More Adventures in Sign Painting
📰Welcome to your latest monthly dose of adventures in sign painting, which includes: details of how to access BLAG 01 digitally; the latest bl.ag online articles; hot links from around the world; event
3/16/2023
15 : 4
Reflections on the Impact of Sign Painters, Ten Years Later
Sign Painters' stars reflect on its influence, alongside those whose sign painting lives it changed. BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Reflections on the Impact of Sign