Back to the grind. The kids are back to school after a delightful five-day weekend (parent/teacher conference, President’s day and a snow day). I can focus on developing quote #3 instead of answering the question, “what’s there to eat?”

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. —Ralph Marston

Today I have been researching visual references. This quote made me think about the old “Learn to Draw” ads.  I am interested in exploring a 1950s advertising / sign painting feel. Below are a few examples that will serve as lettering resources as I develop thumbnail concepts.