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  1. EPS files from illy to corel

    Have her convert fonts to outlines (illustrator for convert to curves) and save as an AI file.
  2. Fun with paint!

    Nice! Great job Jill! I too get to get out tomorrow and brave the elements. I have 2 clients needing some Christmas windows painted. As mentioned earlier, That is a great style that you used. Randy
  3. Adobe's new pricing strategy

    Without reading through this...If it hasn't been mentioned, I can have my CS on two of my computers and have to deactivate one if I wish to change to another computer.
  4. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanks to my friends in here and to all those that have helped me through your posts.
  5. First time poster prepared for the worst.

    Hello Lukewarm!...In my long career the most influential book I've read on layout was Mastering Layout by Mike Stevens ( http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15003 ). This has been a huge part of my creative life from sign painting through illustration. I only wish everyone would read...
  6. Window Splash Paint?

    OK folks!...does anyone have a favorite paint and process for doing a Christmas window splash? I have run into everything from 1 Shot poster, interior latex to Rich Art. What is your favorite? Thanks in advance,:thankyou: Randy
  7. Gold Leaf supplier?

    Wow!...now that's a trip. I lived in England for 2 years in the mid 70's an always wanted to go back...Hmmm ;\
  8. Gold Leaf supplier?

    Jillbeans...Is there any info about the James Kelly meet?...Where is it? (there are no stupid questions) :)
  9. Gold Leaf supplier?

    Art Essentials quoted me 55 a book if I bought by the book...901 for a full package and they sell a 1/2 pack also.
  10. Gold Leaf supplier?

    Thanks! Thanks everyone for stepping up to help. It's been a while for me and one thing that I will always remember is the fellowship of brothers and sisters of the brush. :smile:
  11. Gold Leaf supplier?

    Thanks Mark...I did call Art Essentials after I finally remembered who I had bought gold from some 20 yrs ago. Their prices seemed pretty fair. Thanks
  12. Gold Leaf supplier?

    It's been a while and I just had a request for a quote on a glass job (basic address on door w/ outline) . Does anyone out there have a favorite supplier. I'll need a guilders tip and a couple books. I'm going to price this by the hour and materials...unless there are any other ideas. Thanks...
  13. Sign carvers icon

    Great work Joe!...How does this booth work for you? Appears to be a winner.
  14. 50th Anniversary T-shirt

    Nice work!
  15. Maintaining aspect ratio when resizing objects in Illustrator?

    Well...Here are your options. Hold Shift Key or r click and choose transform or window/transform for the docker. Or...use Coreldraw =) Have fun!
  16. Fired My First Customer Today

    Lesson learned eh?...Every customer I deal with helps make me that much stronger. After a quick question and answer session, I can usually lead my customers to reach a solution and direction that will benefit the both of us. This did not come overnight but through many years of success and...
  17. Back in the saddle again!

    Thanks everyone...I'm hoping to be in here more often after I get this business on the ground. If that ever happens. I'm currently working on a great design job, coming up with marketing material for myself (business cards, brochures, web site and naming)also setting up the plotter and...
  18. Back in the saddle again!

    Thanks Bob & MainFrame...@SignosaurusRex... I letter and flame a D-Derby car for a fellow over here once a year and an occasional sign maybe once a year. I have only 3 brushes right now (picked them up about 3yrs ago)...a flat, 10 and a 4. It was interesting picking the brushes ip at NW Sign...
  19. Back in the saddle again!

    Hello All!...I just found this useful site a couple days ago and found some very helpful information. Wow! this is great. I started my sign painting career over 30+ years ago but have spent most of the last 15 yrs or so as a graphic designer in an agency. I just dusted of an old plotter I had...
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