serious motor skillz of Jeff Canham

I'm working on a super type-oriented project, and the hand-painted signs of Jeff Canham have been hugely inspirational. He's been well recognized for his serious skillz, but isn't it crazy to think that not too long ago there was a large number of professional sign painters?

(all images by Jeff Canham)

Semi related is the documentary 'Up There'.

UP THERE - trailer from Jon on Vimeo.

“Hand-painted advertising is a dying craft, equal parts art and labor. Shot predominantly in Lower Manhattan in the Fall of 2009, 'Up There' is the emotional story of a few generations of men — some working on Stella Artois’ ‘The Ritual Project’ wall, others reflecting on the lives they’ve lived – who continue to keep this form alive despite changing economic conditions.”

Hopefully I'll watch this someday soon.