Tag Archives: hand painted signs

El Sapo Studio Los Angeles

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Eric Junker

The Signpainter’s Art is Alive and Thriving. Signpainter Carlos Aguilar began his career in art and lettering at the age of 13. Inspired daily by the art in Los Angeles, he began to recognize the beauty and unique style in … Continue reading →

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Random Wanderings Through San Francisco

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Eric Junker

Just rambling through Chinatown, North Beach, The Tenderloin…

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The Flamingo Hotel & Spa: Desert Hot Springs 2009

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Eric Junker

Here’s another treasure from last weekend’s trip to the desert. This faded pink trailer sits about 6 miles west of Desert Hot Springs on Pierson Boulevard. The Flamingo Hotel and Spa is now defunct, and I could find out little … Continue reading →

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Cielito Lindo: Rosarito Beach, Baja, Mexico

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Eric Junker

Here, a sign painter in Northern Mexico worked this funky freehand cursive with a handful of sweet design tricks: chrome highlights, key lines, drop shadows. It’s slick and awkward at the same time, which makes it especially appealing. So appealing, … Continue reading →

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Special Pastrami: Los Angeles 2009

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Eric Junker

  The sign maker’s craft is not a retro obsession. A drive today through almost any thriving Los Angeles commercial neighborhood east of Fairfax will reveal a vibrant living culture of handmade sign painting. From the auto-body shops of Pico … Continue reading →

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