iSign
11-29-2003, 03:18 PM
Hi folks,
Bob G was asking me about use of an image of mine for a lesson he has planned. He mentioned an interest in posting the lesson in a few forums I was aware of, as well as this one.
I may have heard of this site once or twice, but finally checked it out. looks great so far from a quick look-see.
The first page that appeared "invited" me to introduce myself (as I guess most here have experienced in the past) so I will do so briefly.
I began working for an architectural sign company as an architectural draftsman in 1989. I began my self-taught understanding of computer graphics on the job at that company. I quickly realized that my ambitions twords an architectural career had been replaced by my immediate attraction to many aspects of graphic design & sign making. I spent the next 8 years at various signshop jobs spread over 3 states, 3 computer platforms (counting DOS) & at least 4 different specializations (architectural, quicky-sticky, engraving & screenprinting)
In 1997, I found myself in a position to take over a screenprinting-only signshop with a bunch of archaic equipment, a handful of repeat clients, & a business name & phone number that had a 20 year history on this small island.
The terms were unbeatable, so I dragged my ambitious, yet financially destitute self up to the plate.
To me the rest is history, My life literally changed overnight. I gave up many self-sabotaging habits & began feeding off not only my known passion for sign design & production, but much to my surprise (& benefit) I discovered that the requirements & responsibilities of owning & running a business (of which I had no training) suited my personality almost as much as the production & design aspects.
So that about sums up any relevant introduction I would like to make.
(oh yeah, one more thing... I may be prone to long winded posts :) )
Bob G was asking me about use of an image of mine for a lesson he has planned. He mentioned an interest in posting the lesson in a few forums I was aware of, as well as this one.
I may have heard of this site once or twice, but finally checked it out. looks great so far from a quick look-see.
The first page that appeared "invited" me to introduce myself (as I guess most here have experienced in the past) so I will do so briefly.
I began working for an architectural sign company as an architectural draftsman in 1989. I began my self-taught understanding of computer graphics on the job at that company. I quickly realized that my ambitions twords an architectural career had been replaced by my immediate attraction to many aspects of graphic design & sign making. I spent the next 8 years at various signshop jobs spread over 3 states, 3 computer platforms (counting DOS) & at least 4 different specializations (architectural, quicky-sticky, engraving & screenprinting)
In 1997, I found myself in a position to take over a screenprinting-only signshop with a bunch of archaic equipment, a handful of repeat clients, & a business name & phone number that had a 20 year history on this small island.
The terms were unbeatable, so I dragged my ambitious, yet financially destitute self up to the plate.
To me the rest is history, My life literally changed overnight. I gave up many self-sabotaging habits & began feeding off not only my known passion for sign design & production, but much to my surprise (& benefit) I discovered that the requirements & responsibilities of owning & running a business (of which I had no training) suited my personality almost as much as the production & design aspects.
So that about sums up any relevant introduction I would like to make.
(oh yeah, one more thing... I may be prone to long winded posts :) )