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What a honor to place gold leaf on this original door from the Farmers and Merchants Bank building on the office of Park & Stone. Thanks to @fabian.rubal for the trust and appreciation of old school quality and authenticity. The 23K gold leaf water gilded on this ribbed glass door has such a great effect! Always looking to do more gold leaf here in the city- so if you’re interested, reach out and let’s gild! #NatIosbakerSigns #LongBeach #Goldleaf #Signpainting @giustomanetti (at Farmers and Merchants of Long Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfj654bvDxY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thanks to @ohhdaveyyy for the support and picking up this Happy Bear gilded sign. 12K white gold border and 23K lettering and character with a monochromatic blend in grey. The black and red come from vintage cans of enamel paint and I like the experimental texture on the black border with the oil gild behind it. I wonder if Jerry Garcia got work on his car from Chet’s Auto. #GratefulDead #LongBeach #NatIosbakerSigns #Signpainting #goldleaf #watergilding (at Chet's Auto Sale & Service) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3-1UfJU67/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[EARTH] Hand drafted and painted on aluminum panel with enamel paint; As I write that out, realizing maybe that’s all bad for the Earth… Happy belated #EarthDay #NatIosbakerSigns https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8C-jUrlX1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Tongue’s out filling in these hand painted letters on @seventh.and.grand here in Long Beach. Transom address and main window sign look great together and bring so much character to the shop front. Thanks again @lauralottie! Main window sign designed by #NatIosbakerSigns #handpainted #signpainting #LongBeach (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc5WS95ratq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Portrait by @integraphoto @cynthia.lujan from a recent studio visit. Happy to have this snapshot of studio life. (at The Icehouse Arts Complex in Long Beach, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvZKoAvmA6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Completed this 16” x 20” glass piece in the past month. A ton of techniques and experiments in this one which inevitably makes me excited about the next piece to explore with more. Designed by my teacher @sinerlts and screen printed together before the end of last semester. I used @giustomanetti 23K deep gold, 23K red gold, & 12K white gold along with variegated copper leaf, abalone/ mother of pearl, mica powder, and enamel. #NatIosbakerSigns (at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVs3jFv_g2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cubica Table: for everyday and everywhere.

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@Maridaonfourth was an incredible place to paint signs for this week. We originally met and I painted signs years ago in their location next door. To see Marida’s shop grow and flourish is an amazing thing. Existing designs provided by Marida were updated in this water gilded 23K XX Deep Gold from @giustomanetti. #lunarnewyear #goldleaf #NatIosbakerSigns #LongBeach (at Marida Jewelry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZe4A7TpcjX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This felt like when one of your friends has a victory- everyone has a victory. @shadygrovefoods is getting geared up to open their restaurant on 4th St. here in Long Beach and one step was this signage. Can’t wait for you all to visit the home of Long Beach Barbeque. Immense thanks to @themsigns who had a hand in every part of the project. … Windows are done in reverse with enamel and water gilded 23K red gold from @giustomanetti. … #shadygrovefoods #natiosbakersigns #themsigns #goldleaf #longbeachbarbeque (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZM1brZJg5E/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What a great way to start the year with a full gold window @ddparlour. For these windows, I used 23K @giustomanetti XX gold leaf and 12K white gold leaf- with a combination of water gilding (mirror finish) and oil gilding (matte finish). I’m very excited about showing the city more possibilities when it comes to genuine gold leaf signs. It’s a precious thing, but well worth the effort. #NatIosbakerSigns #LongBeach (at Dappers & Dames Parlour) https://www.instagram.com/natiosbaker/p/CYrs-MIlBxK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A funky transom I water gilded for @burkemercantile in the East Village. 23k @giustomanetti gold leaf and hand drafted letters. Go check out this amazing shop- you can’t miss it! #NatIosbakerSigns #BurkeMercantile #LongBeach (at Burke Mercantile) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBjGI7J7yY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[CHICAGO STYLE] … Recently, I was able to attend a workshop with @seanmichaelfelix from @illuminationartanddesign along with my friends @ohnami.signs and @alfonsogarcialettering. We learned this technique of ‘Chicago style’ water gilding using 23k gold leaf to attain an affect of two toned convex lettering- A style I distinctly wanted to learn more about and bring with me into my future career as a sign painter originally from Chicago. Along with this technique, Sean taught me how to use blue paua abalone on glass and vitreous painting (and so much more). I cannot express my gratitude enough for his openness in teaching and welcoming us into his studio. I cannot wait to show Long Beach what I have learned. … Extra shoutout to @chicagoldfather for his knowledge and kindness and a fabulous connection because he’s originally from Long Beach! … This 16” x 20” piece, designed by Sean, includes 23k gold & 12k white gold from @wbgoldleaf as well as copper leaf and enamel paint all done in reverse. (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWrVGxTPhKA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[The Cielo Underpass] A collaboration with @busybirdy located in North Long Beach. Ultimately, the best parts we’re the innumerable volunteers, visitors, and support from my partner @micro.modula. I felt so loved and supported by everyone who visited and helped. … The festival has changed its name to Worldwide Walls in recognition of the impact using a Native name has had on the people who are the true stewards of the land this mural occupies. Past, present, and future! … Photographed by @bshigeta!!! … // Supported by @creativeclass_lb @longbeachcity @visitlb @intertrend @portoflongbeach @montanacans @montanacans_usa Taiwan Academy of Los Angeles @waiakea @topochicousa @madebymillworks #UrbanArtStudioinTaiwan @lbconventionctr @PartakeCollective @sunbum @padrelbc @hexbrand @studioneleven @hopsandvines_longbeach @ancillarystudios … #artrenzei #riseplayrepeat #worldwidewalls #worldwidewalls2021 #longbeachartfestival #longbeachart #thisislb #visitlb #longbeach #artfestival #losangelesartfestival #visitlosangeles #sculpturefestival #thingstodoinlongbeach #thingstodoinlosangeles #losangelesweekendactivities #explorelongbeach #trustthebum #bonami #signpainting #signpainters #typography #natiosbakersigns (at Tongva Land) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnSHYLJ2BQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The CIELO Underpass Portrait … Photographed by @illogicaltruths. … // Supported by @creativeclass_lb @longbeachcity @visitlb @intertrend @portoflongbeach @montanacans @montanacans_usa Taiwan Academy of Los Angeles @waiakea @topochicousa @madebymillworks #UrbanArtStudioinTaiwan @lbconventionctr @PartakeCollective @sunbum @padrelbc @hexbrand @studioneleven @hopsandvines_longbeach @ancillarystudios … #artrenzei #riseplayrepeat #worldwidewalls #worldwidewalls2021 #longbeachartfestival #longbeachart #thisislb #visitlb #longbeach #artfestival #losangelesartfestival #visitlosangeles #sculpturefestival #thingstodoinlongbeach #thingstodoinlosangeles #losangelesweekendactivities #explorelongbeach #trustthebum (at Tongva Land) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVAj1dvlhnM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Extremely excited to be one of this year’s @powwowlongbeach and @artrenzei selected artists! This year, I will be collaborating with my wall buffing, scaffold setting, and overall fly friend @busybirdy. The event, themed #RisePlayRepeat, runs from September 28th through October 5th. … You can visit www.riseplayrepeat.com for more information and to RSVP to the week’s events! … Stop by our wall and follow our stories the week of for special products, art treats, and gifts! … #RisePlayRepeat #ArtRenzei #POWWOWlongbeach #creativeclasslb #natiosbakersigns #longbeach (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2AD0tF-He/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Excited about this addition to the vibrant plant community in Long Beach. @vidaplantshop has a beautiful space on Pine Street that’s just opened. Check it out 🌱. #signpainting #vidaplantshop #natiosbakersigns (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpIllDFwJt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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@gustobread panaderia on 4th back in action this week with some new signs. Can’t say enough how excited I was about the opportunity and process of working with them on their entryway, abierto/ cerrado, & snacks directional signage. … Side note, first use of my new electro pounce machine! … #gustobread #signpainting #longbeach #natiosbakersigns (at Gusto Bread) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkxBbMhcOu/?utm_medium=tumblr