Kerbel Design

Vandalism is such a pain in the ass for business owners. This client had been targeted by vandals multiple times in a matter of months, and wanted to be able to advertise her business while protecting it after hours. I knew it was only a matter of time before graffiti would appear on the new metal shutters, so I suggested painting her branding above the shutters to keep it out of reach. Now customers know exactly who is and what they sell, thanks to their hand-painted windows during the day, and exterior sign at night.

Need help with your own signage dilemma? Send me a DM with any questions you have about your space.

People often ask me how I got into sign painting, and the answer is never short, because my career path has looked more like an aimless ramble. Ultimately I learned something at every stage that I needed in order to run the business that I do today. I'm grateful for every part of my path and I love where it's led me.

The various stops along the way of this crazy career journey:
1. Makeup artist turned beauty blogger
2. Beauty magazine writer and editor
3. Graphic designer
4. Wedding calligrapher
5. Sign painter

Q: How do you transfer your designs to the surface you're painting on?

A: I use a variety of methods, but one of the traditional methods that I keep going back to a pounce pattern and powder. It saves a lot of time on site, it's easy to remove after painting, and allows you to place your design onto a surface really quickly.