There is something so fascinating about watching a true craftsman at work, especially in this era of digital ephemera. It takes years of experience to pull off perfection when the materials are paint and brush, and there’s no undo to fix your mistakes.
If you’re a type fan, check out the videos below from Airbrush Action Magazine of Glen Weisgerber, a master pinstriper demonstrating his single-stroke lettering and roundhand lettering techniques. They might make you want to pick up a brush a start lettering.
This article was last modified on November 12, 2013
This article was first published on November 12, 2013
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