1936 Dodge Truck Distressed Lettering

1936 Dodge Truck
Steve Kafka Brushes
1-Shot Lettering Enamels
4003 1-Shot Clear
Chromatic Clear Flattening Paste
1-Shot Flow Enhancer
Thank you for watching! :)

[@thiscommentwasposted262]

Now THERE'S a REAL sign guy... Any kid can learn to design on a computer program and cut on a plotter, but it takes a real ARTIST to be able to make signs the OLD FASHIONED WAY.

[@dinoilcagnolino3213]

Great job. I think this art form should never die.

[@davidographicsguy]

Let’s keep it alive! 😀

[@rolynstone48]

This art will not die , but I've been mourning the death of the once great 1-Shot paint for years !

[@davidographicsguy]

Put the lead back in our paint! 🤪

[@marshallfox1786]

Cool video. This reminded me of when I was a kid and lived next door to an antique store and the owner did something similar to this on the garage door of his business all by hand. I remember being amazed how cool it was. 👍

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s awesome! Are you interested in trying this?

[@marvin5620]

Back in the late 70s and early 80s I used to do the lettering on my buddies stock cars. I had a graphic arts class in high school. I had a good steady hand and plenty of patience. I wasn't bad at it. I had several different cars I did all the sponsor lettering and numbering on. I did if for free because I liked doing it.

[@davidographicsguy]

That is so cool! Have you ever thought of taking it up again?

[@triz313]

In an age of digital everything I absolutely treasure people like yourself.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! It’s fun! Have you given it a try?

[@triz313]

@@davidographicsguy not a huge painting fan. I like paint markers, and some other mediums. I think part of it is not being to get the better quality paints. Any suggestions on a good paint to learn a bit with? (BTW a bit of background on me. Almost 40, have been an artist since I was a child, and work as a designer. Mostly animations, but I do run a business and incorporate drawing/sketching, as well as hand drawn elements using a digital tablet on my work system).

[@davidographicsguy]

Have you ever tried airbrush?

[@caryd67]

Outstanding video. Here’s everything I liked: the music, that great truck, the artist’s friendly and complementary customer, and of course, the finished work. This guy is intimately connected to his work. I admire that.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 😀

[@dannydonnelly8345]

Nice work, I remember as a 6 year old my dad getting his big truck painted with his logo on the side, 1962.

[@davidographicsguy]

Oooo. Do you have any photos?

[@cessnaflyer]

Great work, and a talent that is dying among people with the ability. So much more special that a brainless computer graphic.

[@stevenrich1819]

What an Artist! My good-friend, now deceased Dick Strep was an “old school” multi-talented sign painter extraordinaire. I spent many days watching in awe as his artwork took form. Your profession is dying due to the advent of vinyl lettering which is a shame! Pass your passion onto others with talent and keep the trade vital.

[@davidographicsguy]

Amen! Thank you!

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

It's nice to see this done the old school way. It's a touch of class you can't reproduce the easy way. Loved every min of that mate!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thanks Mate! Your machetes are sick awesome! I wish I lived in the bush country just to use one. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@theshop5331]

Talent! Had to chuckle at the Chatty Kathy dude!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Ha! Yeah, that was the first time we met in person so I think he was excited to finally meet me.

[@53Peterbilt]

Fine job indeed! I do this same stuff for a living, (39+ years now), and would like to add this... when I use my pounce pads, the same Hansee pad you're using, I do acouple quick light pounds like you were doing, but then kinda wipe the powder all over the pattern, instead of pouncing the whole thing like this. It gives me a tighter, cleaner pounce, without all the powder being all over the place like your's was. If you find you've missed any spots, you can re-pounce 'em and be ready to paint! (in a case like this, though, that extra powder will help flatten the sheen on the finished lettering, so for an old truck like this that's perfect!) Lovely job! Very fitting for the truck and the client!!

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s awesome! It’s been 38 years for me. And a lifetime of learning better ways to work. I will give your suggestion a shot. I’ve recently discovered that pouncing immediately after the alcohol bath has evaporated and the surface has a slight dampness, I get a really vivid, clean image. So adding your technique will eliminate excessive dust. 👍 Thank you!

[@eidelweiss3663]

Exceptional! From one graphic designer to another. Thank you.

[@phillypauly]

Thanks for a glimpse into artisanship

[@rtkl13]

I had to save this video..... I've been doing custom work for a long time and I tell these younger guys about people like you...an amazing talent that's almost forgotten, graphics and stencils these days. Great job sir

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s awesome! Are you doing this stuff too?

[@rtkl13]

@@davidographicsguy ha ha...no sir I never did learn it...pretty good with the gun but haven't had anyone to show me the art of stripping

[@davidographicsguy]

Cool! Gun as in airbrush or auto painting?

[@rtkl13]

@@davidographicsguy I'm just a painter, I subbed out all my detail work

[@davidographicsguy]

Just: An artist, a chemist and a paint expert. 😀

[@Point221b]

Man alive! You are gifted, no doubt! An artist 🎨 (and diplomatic too)!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

My brother in law had the ART GIFT. And I truly believe a person has the gift of art in them. I’ve tried pinstriping, ugh! I tried lettering, double ugh!!! My uncle and his son have the gift.

[@davidographicsguy]

I agree that there is innate talent and the possibility of acquiring a skill through persistence practice as well. 👍

[@jimmiehall1725]

Truly a work of art, Sign Painters rule

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Jimmie!

[@jon8xty1]

Lovely work. It's nice to see a skilled worker at his best.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@rocketsurgery8337]

Beautiful work and thanks for sharing! My grandfather handpainted billboards and did lettering from the 30s until he died in '66.

[@davidographicsguy]

Oh wow! Do you have any photos of him at work?

[@rocketsurgery8337]

I haven't seen them in years so I dug them out. There's a few dozen and some negatives too. Drewry's Beer, Budweiser, Champagne Velvet, CV - 5 2, SOHIO Standard Oil, Gilbert's Clothing Store in South Bend, Superior Oil Fort Wayne, Centlivre Beer also from Fort Wayne. There's one photo of my grandfather painting one of the billboards. Amazing how you can take a small layout and turn it into a 50 foot picture. Cool stuff.

[@davidographicsguy]

I would love to see them

[@rocketsurgery8337]

If I can figure out how to scan with my LaserJet I'll send you a copy. Let me work on that tomorrow

[@davidographicsguy]

👍

[@chuckmarquart]

Beyond beautiful

[@sueadams9953]

I had a one-woman sign shop fir thirty-plus years! Enjoyed watching your work.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Please post your stuff so we can all enjoy it too! 🥰

[@LineNo467]

Thank you for sharing! Really amazing set of skills. That small touch really brought the truck to life

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

Beautiful work...

[@anonymousgoat3669]

Very cool, thanks for making/sharing this .👍🤘

[@RowdyLowdy]

My grandfather, Mike Baron, did this kinda work in the San Fernando Valley for maybe 25-30 years after he retired from his day job and he was amazing. His technique was almost identical to yours with the stick, pounce patterns, etc. I’d watch him for hours and it would just blow me away. He was the most patient man with such a steady hand. Even at 80. You’re incredible to watch, it’s relaxing to me and brings back great memories. Thank you.

[@davidographicsguy]

Wow! That’s so wonderful! I would have loved to meet him. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video.

[@richardbutler9692]

Fantastic job well done! My father was also a gifted hand-letterer. He was tasked with hand-lettering all the new school buses where I lived in Elmira, New York. He also lettered trucks and the church bus, and signs. This is truly a lost art, and I am delighted to see a young man doing such a wonderful job at this art form!

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s awesome! Do you have photos of your dad at work? Thank you!

[@richardbutler9692]

@@davidographicsguy I wish I had any photos of my father plying his many trades, but unfortunately all I have are precious memories! Keep up your fantastic skill! You are very gifted! :-)

[@davidographicsguy]

Dang. Any photos of his signs? Thank you so much!

[@kingcarter9975]

That looks absolutely sensational!! Nice job, mate!

[@olehansen6655]

Thats an awesome cool looking truck

[@saulsandoval2313]

Beautiful.

[@Conrad.Enterprise]

Wow! That was amazing. I really loved the way it turned out! Great work and such a steady hand.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! It’s too much fun! 😀

[@frankgalassi7821]

Look like 1938 Dodge truck. I had one years ago. Very talented 👍

[@davidographicsguy]

Someone else said that in a comment as well. 🤔 Thank you so much!

[@jvs333]

Brought back memories of my 70s/80s when I had a sign business. But when computers and vinyl cutting routers came alone the sign business got flooded with instant sign businesses, by people with no sign experiences. So I too had to that to stay in business and compete. The 90s instant sign shops were everywhere and the whole art of signart was degraded. Then the introduction of router machines and upgraded computers and font art and design patterns brought back some of the artistic elements. Now people are willing to pay top dollar for handskilled painted signs. Now past my mid 60s my hands skills have deteriorated as now my hand shakes. But good memories watching these videos

[@davidographicsguy]

I would love to see some of your work.

[@marcuscicero9587]

really pretty work

[@BuffsGarage]

Excellent video.. as I get older and fall in love with cars even more, this particular skill is one I’d like to learn and practice on a regular basis. As I see more and more of these artist pass away, I find a need to explore every possible artist already out there doing this! Thanks for sharing and adding in your tools to the description

[@davidographicsguy]

You’re very welcome! Please help keep this amazing craft alive! 👍😀

[@jippyflapthorp9486]

Excellent! Thank you for all of the info in your responses in the comment section as well.

[@jeremyrude6883]

Absolutely amazing work

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@eddyangilletta1628]

Excellent work!

[@Dave-gf3kd]

Cool to learn a bit about how that is done. Thanks!

[@paulashford4155]

Live to see...nit something I know how to do myself...great job.

[@rickwidlund3512]

FANTASTIC job, great video.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@chewsyslee55]

I remember watching people handlettering store windows back in the 50s 60s and 70s. Really a lost art.

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes, I wish there was a ton of footage of them lettering. We just couldn’t even imagine the digital world back then. I tried to hold out and be a hand lettering shop but I wouldn’t be able to survive.

[@grumblekin]

Always good to see a real master at work...

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Ha! I like Cowboy Kent Rollins too. I want to try his coffee. 👍

[@thebrisbanebennetts]

So good. Love this

[@DS-Turbo]

I love old trucks and love how you did this

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you 🙏

[@JulioFloresEE]

That is very nice work! Wow! 👌🏽

[@canyuto]

Excellent!!! Wow!!! Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@rickhemsworth3526]

Not only do I love this art. But the winery too. And the town that its in. Thanks!

[@johnerwin7715]

Very nice music and a good job.

[@RalphHuntington]

Nice work. One nit to pick: the abbreviation "CA" was not in use until the 60s. The period-correct abbreviation would be "Calif."

[@davidographicsguy]

Someone else mentioned that in the comments, I wished I thought of looking that up before painting. Live and learn. Thank you. Hopefully this will be a lesson for others as well. 👍

[@dominicaguirre9694]

What kind of brush are you using??

[@davidographicsguy]

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[@RalphHuntington]

davidographicsguy gorgeous work tho’ 🙂

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@Smurphenstein]

That is art! Beautiful.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@Gerardo11]

Absolutely beautiful

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@rikityrik]

Beautiful work!

[@davidographicsguy]

Hey, thank you so much!

[@superg3962]

Sweet! Keep the craft alive brother!

[@amarissimus29]

Nothing like a short video of an artist in action to remind me of just how much I suck. Beautiful work.

[@davidographicsguy]

🥺 woah! Getting better at this is a journey. Congratulate yourself for being on the journey. Please help keep this amazing craft alive!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

True artist.

[@therustyduck5400]

What Talent. That was fun to watch, very Cool!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much, that was a fun project.

[@geoota]

Just amazing!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you 🙏

[@boneal4942]

So cool! Great job!

[@dianeelaine]

That was amazing and so much fun to watch! You’re so talented!!!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@oldschoolamerican714]

Awsome workmanship

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@SeckinAnlasbay]

So satisfied to watch! thanks doing this great job.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! 👍😀

[@spencercrimin1067]

Thanks for sharing this. The finished product came out nice.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@AnthonyMalesys]

Steady hand ! This is marvelously beautiful ! Great Job man !

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@Pauls-World]

Super nice job

[@VintageTexas59]

Looks great, you sure have talent. Always liked watching artists who know what' they are doing.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Incredible. Thanks so much for posting. My step dad and I just bought a 50s international crane truck and it has some of this well aged sign writing. It's worn away on one side but the other side is still good. Really loved this vid.

[@davidographicsguy]

I would love to see it! Can you send me a photo? [e-mail]

[@Williedamaris]

You are a awesome artist, God Bless You.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much! God bless you too! 😀

[@OehlJim]

Fun, and relaxing to watch. Thanks!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@1-shotslinger108]

It was still a great video , Thanks

[@DeadKennedys-eo1oo]

seriously talented dude,thanks for sharing your craft mate

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@RMVZ58]

Amazing work

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@waynek848]

Incredible work!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@dfbess]

great control..you Sir are an artist .. I bet you get top dollar offers.

[@mattofmichigan]

Beautifully done. Great work 😊

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquer3771]

Great job. Keep the Art alive

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you 🙏

[@darrellclark8112]

My dad could do that worked on a sign shop doing hand painted signs back when unfortunately I didn't inherit his steady hand love to see someone still doing this

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s cool! Do you have any photos of his work?

[@darrellclark8112]

@@davidographicsguy I wish I did but I don't

[@davidographicsguy]

😢

[@derpingforlulz]

Do what you love, love what you do! Great video

[@davidographicsguy]

Amen to that! Thank you!

[@joedez454]

Amazing work. Such talent.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much Joe! Are you doing this too?

[@joedez454]

@@davidographicsguy I paint the odd sign as hobby.

[@tecosat]

Wonderful work. Congratulations!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@alfredozapata7663]

That’s awesome. What a great craft!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! 👍

[@garydahn6728]

Truly awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@ScottyLo]

Nice work. I’ve dabbled in this art form and have much respect for all the people who can do it well. As someone else said. I’d hate to see this become a lost art because it truly takes dedication to perfect it. Thanks for sharing it. ☠️🎨

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes, please help keep this craft alive! Thank you!

[@ronberlier6695]

Looks great David, thanks for the 'walk around'. Pretty fancy cup holder there. (-;

[@davidographicsguy]

Ha! Thank you! It was made by my new friend Joe McGlynn, he’s an amazing craftsman/inventor. I love it!

[@wesmatron]

Beautiful brushwork and calligraphy

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! 😀

[@richardthomas1566]

These guys are freaks in a good way , just amazing

[@davidographicsguy]

Join us and help keep this craft alive!!!!

[@letteraetc9990]

fantastic job!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Laila. 👍😀

[@stephenadams5293]

Awesome job, it’s amazing to watch

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@georgefavoritethompson9011]

Great job, thanks

[@upnorthyooper1196]

You are a true artist.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@BRD379]

Can't tell you how many artists told me you can't really get the old look out of lettering. This guy proved them wrong.

[@davidographicsguy]

There are folks who do all the time. Thank you!

[@sixpotshot]

Pretty gorgeous stuff and awesome talent!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@JazzStrat781]

Just awesome! I love it

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@anthonynorbury8173]

Really enjoyed watching this...... Very skilled work....

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Anthony!

[@abandonadonopiaui8123]

Parabéns. Fabuloso...

[@guitarvirtuoduder]

I want to do this for a living lol. You made that look easy! GREAT job!

[@davidographicsguy]

Ha! Go for it Nate! It’s fun! Thank you!

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

You sir are a very talented artist. I really enjoyed this video.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@AbrahamkpovocPembertonMascaroc]

Gracias

[@louietheplumber3609]

Art

[@bradleyelacombe]

I watched until 5:30 then realized this is just a few minute drive from where I live! I'll go check it out some time, Awesome work!

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s crazy! What a small world 😀

Amazing! Really great work! Lost art!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Some folks are still at it. 😀

[@jelko]

Amazing!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏