MY PHILOSOPHY
Hand-painted signs cannot be rushed and certainly aren’t as competitively priced as vinyl and other computer-generated lettering, so why should you choose analog over digital when choosing signage? Investing in a hand-painted custom sign is good for business and feels good too. The refined craftsmanship of a hand-lettered sign creates an inviting aesthetic that immediately draws in any potential customer to take a closer look. The value in a more analog, human touch is immediately evident in the care and unique details of each finished piece. A hand-lettered sign or mural is a work of art that is intended to last, and a good hand-crafted sign will naturally become a cherished family heirloom or celebrated neighborhood fixture.
-Tony Frisell, Spelled Out Signs, Oakland,CA
Background & Qualifications
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Emphasis: Painting
Skilled craftsman for 15+ years with a focus on sign-making and event production installation
From 2014 until the present day I have been regularly attending conferences and continuing education workshops in hand-lettering for painted enamel and gold leaf signs. Workshops taught by New Bohemia Signs and pioneers of the industry at various Letterheads conferences.
I have an extensive catalog of rare and vintage stock lettering and designs
