BLAG (Better Letters Magazine)

BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) is the world's only print and online publication dedicated to sign painting. Check out Issue 02. It's free to join our adventures via the mailing list, with paid plans available for full online access and the twice-yearly print magazine.

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Reflections on the Impact of Sign Painters, Ten Years Later

Reflections on the Impact of Sign Painters, Ten Years Later

Sign Painters' stars reflect on its influence, alongside those whose sign painting lives it changed.

Alighting in Astoria: A Permanent Light Capsules Legacy

Alighting in Astoria: A Permanent Light Capsules Legacy

A wall of ghost signs brought back to life with a permanent Light Capsules installation.

Archival photo of a sign painter standing at the entrance to his shop with is adorned with numerous signs.

Ye Olde Sign Shoppe: Denmark's Adolf Andersen

A remarkable archival collection reveals the story of Danish sign painter Adolf Andersen.

Sign painter on a ladder painting an 'on air' sign at a radio station while being interviewed with a microphone.

Sonic Sign Painters: Ten Podcasts For Your Enjoyment

Podcasts featuring interviews with sign painters around the world sharing their lives and work.

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What's Inside BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) Issue 02?

A taste of the adventures in sign painting inside Issue 02 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine).

Bonus Material from BLAG 02: Exclusive to Subscribers

Bonus Material from BLAG 02: Exclusive to Subscribers

Exclusive bonus material for subscribers to BLAG (Better Letters Magazine), building on the articles and features in Issue 02.

Poetic Painting on the River Leie in Ghent

Poetic Painting on the River Leie in Ghent

Maarten Leenknecht and Michel Steppe bring back the lines first painted for a 1999 poetry festival.

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An Introduction to Quick Showcard Lettering, Norwegian Style

Reproduction, with English translation, of a rare Norwegian showcard lettering and layout booklet.

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Doc Guthrie: A Tribute

Tribute to Doc Guthrie, sign painter, mentor, and teacher on the LATTC Sign Graphics Program.

You Are Not Alone: A Mural-Based Message Of Hope

You Are Not Alone: A Mural-Based Message Of Hope

You Are Not Alone murals bring hope and comfort to those suffering from mental health issues.

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Three Alphabets by Joe Ferry

Three alphabets painted in 1978 by Denver sign painter Joe Ferry, including A3 PDF download.

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Grierson Gower's Treasure Trove of Antique and Vintage Signs

A look inside the home of Grierson Gower, and his vast collection of antique and vintage signs.

BLAG's Top Ten for 2022, and Reflections on the Year

BLAG's Top Ten for 2022, and Reflections on the Year

Round-up of the year's most popular articles from the adventures in sign painting at bl.ag online.

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Letterheads New Zealand Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

Letterheads New Zealand get back to the business of sign painting for meet number 25 in Wellington.

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The Basics of Letter Shades: Left, Right, Up and Down

An introduction to the placement of shades on different types of lettering used in sign painting.

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Ernie Harrison and His Fearless Crew of Lincoln Painters

Under the leadership of Ernie Harrison, the Arthur B. Wright decorating firm scaled new heights.

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Going Clear: Clients and the Prison of Commissions

Archie Proudfoot turns his back on client sign painting work to flourish as an independent artist.

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Carga Máxima and the Sign Painting Styles of Lima, Peru

How regulatory signs on goods vehicles gave birth to Lima's Carga Máxima sign painting style.