Bill Stanford Signshop Cartoons

Signmaker sees the humor in decades of experiences

Published

7 years ago

May 10, 2017

Mark Kissling Signs of the Times May 2017 Issue

Bill Stanford has been a signmaker and a cartoonist, as well as a reader of Signs of the Times, since the late 1970’s. He recently sent several cartoons to us which are posted here.

"Throughout the cartoons, there are two main characters," Stanford says. "A youngster trying to learn the business, and a seasoned sign shop owner who is trying his best to teach him." We offer them here as a break from the usual routine and for your enjoyment.

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