I have some panels from meets and from friends also. Do you display them seperately so that customers don't confuse them as your work?
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Since most panels are signed works of art, you would think that others should see that, wouldn't you?
Just a thought.
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
Donald! How lucky that you have some!! I have a piece that was painted by some old sign guy, that I guess could be called a "panel", that was given to another great ol' sign guy, Aubrey Guinne, Guinne Signs, who just retired and passed it to me. I't's about a 36"x3/4" plywood painting of some noted tug-boat on the ocean. I hope to have a collection of panels started when I get goin' to some meets! I'd like to create a showroom and include them in a section that says mabey something like: "Signs from Around the World" or some "saying" or quote that would clue visitors in on the quality, interest, experience, fun and sheer stimulation of being aquainted with sign artists from all kinds of places. I"d love to hear more on this topic too, Donald!
Posted by BrianTheBrush (Member # 1298) on :
Donald,
About 95% of the time, I'm meeting with my clients in what we call "The Lettering Room". It has my board, A 3x8' weeding table, and it's also where I do almost all of my "non-sprayed" production. In that room, we display our panel art, examples of tanks, fenders, helmets and the like.
In my office, which is where my computer lives with my plotter, a drafting table, and my vinyl inventory...that's where I have all of my gift panels. (There are about 18 or so in here)
Additionally, in the hallway that connects these two rooms (and my wife's office and customer rest room), I display my "Jam" panels. Those are the ones where I airbrush the background for a special event or jam, and start the first stripe...then all my friends add stuff from there.
So, in a nutshell, most of my customers are only seeing MY work in the Lettering Room. A few get to see the Jam Panels and the Gist Panels I've recieved in my office.
Happy Harleydays
B the B
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
In our small showroom area we display only the work that has been produced by our shop - either samples or photos. That way prospective clients can see what I do, not what others have done.
The work that has been exchanged or given to me is displayed on the walls in the area where I work, that the customer does not see. It becomes a reminder to me of the quality designs of my peers and also inspiration for me to work a little harder.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hi Donald... Well, gee! I have it everywhere. I always proudly point out my treasured panels to clients and say, "Look what my friend _______ made for me! Ain't it great?" My office is overflowing with panels and so is my garage. They have begun to migrate into my main living quarters as well. Panels are a good ice-breaker. A client might say that they like a certain style or color scheme, or chuckle over a witty panel. Panels have turned my office into a place where a customer can get a glimpse of what can be done with a sign. Many come in wanting all-caps red Helvetica and leave having ordered something with flair, thanks to the artwork on my walls. They also brighten up my work area and make me realize how many dear friends I have. Each is so individual that it is obvious to the observer that they were not done by me. Love- JILL PS:I only have 3 of my panels in the office. They are from the Internationals I have attended. Somehow, I never found time to make one for Mars.
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
First hallway on the left and then, waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy down near the end. Just beyond the light fixture. Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
We had all ours in the bathroom. We are in the process of repainting it so they are all down now, but that is a good place to admire them. I'm sure they will all go back up in there and the hallway that heads towards the bathroom.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
I think it was Ryan Young who said he puts others panels on the ceiling ... I like that idea
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
The stuff is all over my house! I have work by other letterheads in my bathroom, my garage, my office, my living room. It's all mixed in with my father's stuff.
He also had the stuff all over his house and office. He had very few customers visit the house or his shop so he wasn't worried about confusing them.
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
I keep mine on a wall in the shop in order to separate them from my display samples. I don't want to mislead new clients into thinking they will be getting anything as good as the Letterhead panels that I have been fortunate enough to recieve.
They are treasures to be displayed proudly and like Jill said, great ice breakers.
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
It is great displaying (Others pieces of Work) as long as you don't... Claim it as your own!
As they say.. A picture is worth a thousand words! Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
My walls are covered with everything, panels from letterheads, my own practice panels and other artwork I've done for my own enjoyment or for customers, my photography, and autographed photos and posters of my racers/customers, all mixed up.
I don't get a whole lot of people coming to my place but when they do, their eyes light up when they see the "artwalls".
Everyone takes a few minutes to study everything hanging up and since panels from others are signed, I don't worry about anyone thinking I did them. Plus, I usually point out the fact that those panels are from other people in my industry, which customers usually find interesting just for the fact that someone across the country or in a different country would have their work displayed so far away from home.
Posted by kc (Member # 650) on :
I forgot what color my walls are. They're covered pretty well with signs, but I keep them organized. The front office is my work, the shop is gift panels ( most recently graced with a gem from Joe Endicott), and the studio is where old, antique, and just plain cool layouts hang. I am energized by the creative atmosphere in each room. It always makes me try to make a better sign.
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
All over---------that way you can enjoy them, where ever you are. We do the same with any collectables.
Have a Great Holiday Season Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
Thanks everyone for your replies.
I have a really nice panel on my office dooor that Jeff Ogden did for me. It says "Home Sweet Home" The rest I have on a wall in my work area. I didn't know whether to display them in a more prominent area to raise interest in that type of work instead of just vinyl. Most of my customers don't go back into my work area.
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I'm sure they will all go back up in there and the hallway that heads towards the bathroom.
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