To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:32 pm
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 @ 5:22:15 AM
I have just recently become aware of this exciting career. I have not started yet, right now I am collecting as much information as possible. I have run across several good websites (this one is my favorites) reguarding this career and wanted to share them with anyone else who is needing help/insight.
Here are some websites of fellow window artists, some of them have articles, or offer instructional dvds/books: barbersigns.com, art2ya.com, carolinapaints.com, hollyberry.lyndelo.com, windowjeannie.com (excellent kit for sale), onestroke.net, windowwoman.com, learn2paintsigns.com, signshop.com/pdf/sbi60_peterman_130.pdf (good article), windowefx.com, and fastwaysigns.com.
I hope this can be helpful to some of you out there, and by all means, let me know of any websites you know of! The tips I have read on this websites by all the veterans have really been the key to having a better understanding of what I need to do. Thanks a million! I'm still not fully grasping what needs to be done step-by-step, and I need to get better at lettering & cartooning, so I think I'm going to purchase that kit from windowjeannie.com. --Rachael Smith--
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Re: To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:33 pm
Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 @ 10:18:35 AM
I have no tips, but i would like to thank you for the info (website) you put up. I'm a newbie too trying to get as much info as i can. So I was wondering how things are going for you? Plus what items you use (like a check list)?
Thanks
Hibb007
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Re: To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:33 pm
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 @ 9:00:42 AM
Well, I haven't started yet. Right now I'm just practicing. I rent, so I don't want to practice on the windows of my home, just in case the paint doesn't come off or something. So, I went by a local glass place and they gave me a free 24" by 24" sheet of glass that I'm going to use to practice lettering and so forth. I'm going to try out different kinds of paint to see how they hold up to rain/sun and I want to see how easy it is to scrape off before I try and get any paying customers. I'd like to be as prepared as possible before I start putting my work on display for everyone to see, ya know?
I went to Joe's Crab Shack earlier this week and they had some really cool window art on their front windows. Surprisingly, with all the people going in and out, it didn't look like any of the paint had been scratched off at all. I think they may have used 'one shot' because the paint looked real glossy...not sure though.
I still have a lot of things that I don't understand yet and I'm really interested in buying this kit from http://www.windowjeannie.com that has 3 dvds, a manual, the right paint to use, tape, glitter, etc. I'm sure after studying that, I won't have any more questions about the biz. Hope that helped some. Good luck to ya. Rachael
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Re: To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:33 pm
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 @ 4:22:06 PM
Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about buying the same thing too. Let me know which paint you think is better. I've checked around and i haven't seen any art work on windows at all in my home town(which is good 4 me):-)SO where are you doing your art work at?
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Re: To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:34 pm
Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 @ 4:14:26 AM
You know, I've heard mixed reviews about all paints. Some people use nothing but one shot or acrylic, while others use latex house paint. It's confusing, that's why I'm just going to get that kit and use the kind of paint and technique she uses.
I live in Conway, AR and have only seen one window painted around my town, but it didn't look very good. It was around the college which makes me think one of the college kids did it just for fun. I don't think there are any real 'professionals' in my town. YAY! However, I have spotted a few really nice ones done at car dealerships in Little Rock. I was thinking about maybe finding out who did it and contacting them to see if they would allow me to apprentice under them. But, they may not like the idea of 'training their future competition' so to speak. Ya know? That's why I think I should just try and do it on my own. Practice makes perfect...I hope!
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Re: To: Newbie, From: Newbie
by Semi-Anonymous » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:34 pm
Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2007 @ 3:21:04 AM
Hi, I want to thank you for the information you entered
on lettering it has helped me alot.. I just started out
painting windows, and signs for stores. and the lettering
was the hardest for me.. I also wanted to tell you I have
used indoor/outdoor latex paint I use Benjamin Moore samples that I buy at my local hardware store on my windows with some
acrylic and it holds up well.. after I completed my painting, I would spray it with an acrylic clear spray.. for extra protection againts the wind, snow and rain.. my
windows still look great.. Let me know How you make out
with windowjeannie.. I thought about buying it as well
thanks
adele