I’ve always admired lettering on handpainted signs. The skill required to paint such straight lines and letters, and the pinstriping, is nothing short of impressive. Having tried my hand it, and failed miserably, I know it takes years of dedicated practice to really hone the craft.

I may not be able to paint letters well, but I can create similar effects in Adobe Illustrator. Just like any new skill, it takes some practice to do well. Here are a couple of cropped images that show the detail of a practice piece. I'm sure you see more of this style of work from me in the future.