Sign painting extends to vehicle lettering, and author Gary D. Steele highlights its many aspects in the book "The Complete Guide to Truck Lettering, Pinstriping & Graphics". Steele's business began in 1979 and his experience sign-painting trucks reveals a variety of techniques for using brushes and paints, including the use of proper tools, pinstriping and gold leaf techniques. Sign painters interested in broadening their brush techniques will gain a valuable sign painting resource with this book in their personal library. Step-by-step photographs, 270 color photos in all, outline the process of sign painting that Steele uses.
Steeped in the history and details of sign lettering, U.K. sign maker Wayne Tanswell has been making signs since 1980. His work can be found all over the U.K. on hotels, pubs, holiday retreats, stores, cars and even in films. His book "Learn How To Paint Signs: Traditional Signwriting Introductory Guide" includes step-by-step instructions on using basic and italic brush strokes, layout guidelines and preparation, various painting techniques and notes on essential equipment needed fro sign painting. This introductory guide offers 64 full-color photos of Wayne demonstrating his trade.
"Vintage Signs: 8 Vintage Signs & Labels to Paint on Wood and Tin" was written by New England artists Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis and published in 2006. Popular contributors to the magazine "Paintworks" DiMaria and Grimanis are inspired by the lettering and designs found on vintage signs. Included are techniques developed through copying vintage vegetable and fruit crate labels. This book outlines ways of reinterpreting vintage sign techniques on wood and tin surfaces.