Quote Originally Posted by Deil the Yin View Post
I would also note that he is a designer versus being a printer or having a production shop. Thus being a middleman, so to speak, he would likely add to your cost etc.
I just realised that this would also be true of Ms Zellna. The upside is that both Zellna and the Caberdancer are going to understand your vision without stretching their imagination and will be of a complimentary mindset toward your project (thus much easier to work with). If you go to just any ole sign shop or printer, they will likely try and pigeon hole your project into the standard work that they are used to doing. On top of that if you're trying to do it cheaply you're really going to open the door to getting a product you're not happy with because the vendor will cut corners to get the job done and out of his way for more profitable and easier jobs.

I don't mean to poo-poo on the sign industry, but this is just the way it is- it's business. If you go to an artisan- Ms Zellna or Caberdancer- the price will probably be higher, but they will want their "creation" to be reflective of their craftsmanship. Smell what I'm steppin' in?

Just a reflection from an artist who is forced to work in the industry...