The Artistry of Hand-Painted Signs: Honouring the Craft and its Impact with Patrick Piccolo

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined in San Francisco by Patrick Piccolo. Pat is an Oakland, California based sign painter specializing in hand-painted, custom hand-drafted signs and designs for over a decade. His specialty focuses on the traditional methods of the craft, where all aspects from layout to painting, start to finish, are done entirely by hand.

This episode delves into the tradition and history of hand drawn lettering and its effect on the landscape of cities. Aram and Pat discuss taking a leap in a non-traditional career and honouring your expertise by charging your worth.

This episode goes deep into the intricacies of being a parent, a foster parent and the process of adoption.

ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

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• Having a sense of reverence for and pride in your work
  
• The elevating practice of discipline
  
• The tradition and history of hand drawn lettering and its effect on the landscape of cities,
  
• Taking a leap in a non-traditional career.
  
• Honouring your expertise by charging your worth.
  
• The vital role of community.
  
• Being a parent, a foster parent and the process of adoption,
  

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