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11/21/2024
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Now Streaming: Married to Comics by John Kinhart
Comic artists Justin Green and Carol Tyler profiled in this feature-length documentary. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all members) Now
11/15/2024
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Signwriting-on-Sea: The Rich Craft Heritage of Hastings, East Sussex
Charlie Nelson on Hasting's signwriting history, and how the town continues to embrace the craft. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
11/9/2024
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Final Countdown to BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 05
The excitement is building at BLAG HQ ahead of today's marathon session of talks, interviews, studio visits and demonstrations. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community &
11/7/2024
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A Facinating Collection of Hungarian Sign Painting Photos, 1906–1976
Women feature prominently in these archival images of signs and sign painters at work in Hungary. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
11/5/2024
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Letterheads 50: Save the Dates
The 50th anniversary Letterheads meet takes place from 20–22 June 2025 at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is set to be a very special event at a very special venue, and I'll use
10/31/2024
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BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 05, and More Worldwide Events
Sign up for the next BLAG Meet event, and check out a selection of workshops and talks happening online and in person around the world. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community &
10/24/2024
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What is Sign Painting? Or Even Signwriting?
Getting under the skin of the fundamental term used to describe the trade and how it's interpreted. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (
10/20/2024
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The Fairground Painters with Amy Goodwin
Dive into the Dingles Fairground Museum collection, and meet the artists that produced the work. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
10/3/2024
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It's a Video Finish for the Letterheads' Day at the Races
Films documenting the international gathering of sign painters at Letterheads 2024 in Epsom, Surrey. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
10/1/2024
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BLAG's October Offers
Get more BLAG for your bucks with these October offers. * $30 Off the Annual Blagger Plan [Join Here] * 20% Off BLAG Back Issues [Shop Here] * $10 Off the the Annual Browser Plan [Join Here] Become a
9/26/2024
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Chain Letter: Guido de Boer
Visual artist and educator Guido de Boer finds meaning in a phrase painted on a Copenhagen wall. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
9/19/2024
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A Basic Guide to Gilding Tools, Materials, and Terminology
Breaking down the jargon around gold and metal leaf, gilding tools, and lots more golden nuggets. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
9/12/2024
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🎉 75 Today: Happy Birthday A.S. Handover! 🎉
Wishing all at AS Handover a happy 75th birthday, and giving thanks for their continued support. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
9/10/2024
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Letterheads in Valencia and Brittany, and Back to School Workshops
This events roundup is a compact edition highlighting two recently announced Letterheads meets and some workshops of note around the world. You can opt in/out of these updates via your email
9/5/2024
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Signs of the Summer: Postcards from a Busman's Holiday
A brush with Napoli in London, French ghost signs, George Biles in Bridport, and more holiday snaps. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
9/3/2024
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A New Way to Get BLAG in Print
Introducing the 'Printer' tier. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all members) A New Way to Get BLAG in Print By Better Letters • 3
8/29/2024
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Two's Company in the Latest Culture+Typography Despatch
Nikki Villagomez's second book of found lettering examines the use of letterforms in combination. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
8/22/2024
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Filtering the Fumes: Air Purifier Advice
Reduce the risks of exposure to VOCs in enamel paints when working in poorly ventilated spaces. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all
8/20/2024
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¡Ay, Caramba! It's Cartoon Time
Collection of humourous cartoons with sign painting, lettering, type, and calligraphic themes. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all members
8/8/2024
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Retrospectiva Recalls the Brands and Businesses of the Past
A cultural initiative creates signs laced with nostalgia to adorn the walls of Quinto in Spain. BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture bl.ag online weekly (all