Chuck Courtier:  

few actual sign lettering using real paint and lettering brushes left in the area. Not much call for it but some people still like traditional signs. Most of my signs though are produced using up to date computer methods. Projects I've created are all over the Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska and even as far away as Russia. I work with all types of materials and tools from fine woodwork to metals and plastics. Signs are my mainstay of what I do but a sign can be made from just about anything. And I've made signs using just about every material conceivable. I work with computers and graphic software along with output machines including a large format printer and a cutting plotter. I also build and maintain computers as a hobby. I not one to throw out a useful item just because it quit working. Instead it gets renovated and put back in new or better than new condition as long as parts are available or the items are beyond repair. Our 1941 Gibson garden tractor is just one example of many. I live a pretty quiet life since I had surgery for a broken neck (long story, I don't want to share). I work at my shop next to my home and don't have many outside interests. I am perfectly content to stay around the place. Do projects around the property and follow the little animals around. Our current "livestock" include three cats and a dog. Our dog is a goldie and she is as sweet and neurotic as they come. Our two indoor cats are Russian Blue mix and a major part of our family. Third cat is a rescued stray orange tabby, "Muffin". She is the shop cat and takes care of the vermin outside!.