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Did this today, for a homeshow. I'm sure that it will be the only painted piece there. It's for Pfeifer's Hardware in Mars, Pa. The owner LOVES hammers. This was entirely done by hand, no patterns, clip-art etc. Looks like something I did BC. Love....Jill
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I love it, Jill! That would be an aweful lot of work for me, but I know how fast you can do this kind of stuff. All the practice doing panels at the Letterhead meets is good for something, isn't it?
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How long does something like that take you, layout to execution?
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Peter, I have about 5 hours in it. I'm fast! Love.....Jill
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wow, are you ever. Those brushes must be smoking when you're done.
Thanks
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Your living proof that computers are not the be all, end all! You got style Jilly and it's a blast watching ya create something outa nothing. Thanks for sharing.
Your work always has such class. As a non-sign painter, I'd be drawn to that booth...just because the artwork is so neat. Are you teaching Stevo some of your tricks?
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That's a valuable antique already! Very nice Jill!
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Alright Jill!! You've gotta feel good after a brush session like that!!!
Colour, Style, Pure Life!!!
John
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(Don't worry, though. I'm not coming to take it from you).
-------------------- Jon Aston MARKETING PARTNERS "Strategy, Marketing and Business Development" Tel 705-719-9209 Posts: 1724 | From: Barrie, ON, CANADA | Registered: Sep 2000
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Thanks folks. He just picked it up and I thought his face was gonna crack from smiling. He loved the hammer! Ed Pfeifer is a good friend and was a big help to me with the Mars meet. All he said was "I need a banner for a trade show with this slogan". He trusts me.
He is a local radio personality, and I wanted to paint his portrait (posterized/caricature) on it, but True Value didn't like the idea. Folks call into KDKA on Saturday mornings & he gives fix-it type advice. He's real handsome, too, and would have been such fun to render.
He was tickled, because without knowing it, I accidentally matched all the colors in his display area. He took a stack of my biz cards with him.
Stevo and I teach each other all sorts of interesting things! We are gonna be a good team. Love....Jill
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You GOT to start charging a lot more if your haven't already! That is great!
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Great Hand Job Jilly.. I can't believe I just said that... as if we never heard that before... But Beautiful work as usual. Actually I get to do a hand job myself later today, no not for myself, but a customer wants this sign painted, for tamper resistance, so it's gonna be a little bit of fun.
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Nice work Jill. I like your layout alot and especially the feel the sign has. It immediately brought back memories from my old painting days. I can see how that was fun to do.
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TONK ... (the sound of a tear on the keyboard). overwhelming pride in your work, lil sis. awesome as ever. such unique style, nuevo antique work is your forte...lovin it as usual.your # 1 fan.
-------------------- Faye Welsh (fiddles) 4848 cherry street allison park, pa. 15101 fiddles51@yahoo.com Posts: 259 | From: 4848 Cherry St. Allison Park,Pa. 15101 | Registered: Dec 2001
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Nicccccceeeeee Jill. You have a great talent for hand painting. Very eye catching.
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Wow Jill! ...next time you ask what's for dinner, I'm slidin' you a big ole steamy plate of Lasagna! You've earned it LOL! That is gorgeous work and I would love to see you teach. You're style and classy design skill are a great match! Love, Lindian
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I LOVE hand painted signs. They have a magic in them which a computer generated sign could never duplicate. Hand painted work has heart!
And on this piece Jill's personality shines through.
Great work Jill!
-grampa dan
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Jill, that inspires me so much, seeing that. Makes me want to get the brushes out & have some fun! Just beautiful, & I love antique looking letters.
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