so I have this 29 AA stakebed, and I want to hang artwork on each side of the bed. Not just a sign but something with some class. Perhaps even shaped like a hiboy. But where do you start? Computer art? A sign painter. Are the graphics printed on something what? how? Any graphic guys out there who are willing to share?
I'm a graphic designer and i've done truck wraps for trailers - I'd say contact someone who does vinyl graphic wraps in your area, typically they even have an art department who can make you what your looking for - but unless the wood on your stakebed is laminated the fellas who apply it probably wont have much luck getting it to stick, because in essence its a huge vinyl sticker. I say find a sign painter in your area; don't be surprised if you have to pay out the ass for custom artwork that your happy with that was painted with a brush, but in the end you'll probably be happier.
If you want something with some class, I'd say your only option is to go traditional and get in touch with a real sign painter and have it done like it would have been back in the day, by hand. That would be classy. Anything else would be just graphics.
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