Sign painting. An art, that's sadly lost. Back 30 years ago, most storefronts, banners and billboards were hand painted. Today, we rely on printers to do it for us. Because we need things faster than ever. Directors Faythe Levine & Sam Macon explain:
[L]ike many skilled trades, the sign industry has been overrun by the techno-fueled promise of quicker and cheaper. The resulting proliferation of computer-designed, die-cut vinyl lettering and inkjet printers has ushered a creeping sameness into our landscape. Fortunately, there is a growing trend to seek out traditional sign painters and a renaissance in the trade.
Check out the trailer for Sign Painters, a documentary that showcases the amazing talents of those who still practice the art, and celebrates those that did back in the day.[Sign Painters via Boing Boing]