The inspiration for the signs featured in Rowmark's
gallery come from many places and many voices.
Each design
we've included in our Gallery revealed itself, layer by layer.
From a single point of inspiration, messages took form and
colors and textures emerged. Sometimes the work took shape as
planned. Other times mistakes became discoveries. The effect
was the same. An original work created from familiar
materials. |
We hope the designs we've included inspire you to
experiment with Rowmark materials and to share examples of
your work with others. We'd love to hear about your
inspirations and creative applications. |
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| The Making of Spencer Tracey |
"Originality is nothing but
judicious imitation." - Voltaire
Jim Sadler, Rowmark's Graphics and Product Design
Manager, takes you through the process used to create this
sign and provides practical tips to help you master these
techniques. |
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| Mark Twain: The Anatomy of Smoking |
"Creativity requires the freedom to
consider "unthinkable" alternatives, to doubt the worth of
cherished practices." - John W. Gardner
The ideas for these signs came from a variety of sources.
Here, Jim Sadler takes you through the process of creating
this sign. We hope you learn new techniques along the
way. |
| The Making of Tennyson |
"Technique alone is never enough.
You have to have passion." - Raymond Chandler
Jim Sadler draws inspiration from the English poet Alfred
Tennyson, laser cutting and Flexibrass. Take a look at the
results. |
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| I Can't Believe It |
"Style is the hallmark of a
temperament stamped upon the material at hand." - Andre
Maurois
Design to inspire and instruct, each sign features familiar
Rowmark materials in a unique way. With this sign, Jim Sadler
is "ready for some football." |
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| The Making of Sir Winston Churchill |
"Inspirations never go in for long
engagements; they demand immediate marriage to attention." -
Brendan Francis
With this article, Jim Sadler looks at laser photography
and Winston Churchill. |
