Michael R. Stevens
From Signcraftmagazine. July/August 1989
Few sign artists in recent times have had as much influence on sign layout as sign artist/author Mike Stevens. Mike Stevens died suddenly on April 20, 1989. Mike was the author of Mastering Layout: The Art of Eye Appeal and Ninety-Nine Showcards: A Photo Album, and produced two audiotapes and a video tape. He recently contributed a series of articles on layout to SignCraft. Since his death, SignCraft has heard from scores of sign artists — some long-time friends and others who knew Mike only through his books, tapes and articles. All mentioned his impact on their work, their business, and in many cases, their lives. The limits of space make it impossible to share all of their comments. We felt these words and photos from the sign artists and friends who knew and worked with Mike during his years in San Jose, CA, were a fitting tribute to this outstanding sign artist. — Editors
Source: American Sign Museum.
Few sign artists in recent times have had as much influence on sign layout as sign artist/author Mike Stevens. Mike Stevens died suddenly on April 20, 1989. Mike was the author of Mastering Layout: The Art of Eye Appeal and Ninety-Nine Showcards: A Photo Album, and produced two audiotapes and a video tape. He recently contributed a series of articles on layout to SignCraft. Since his death, SignCraft has heard from scores of sign artists — some long-time friends and others who knew Mike only through his books, tapes and articles. All mentioned his impact on their work, their business, and in many cases, their lives. The limits of space make it impossible to share all of their comments. We felt these words and photos from the sign artists and friends who knew and worked with Mike during his years in San Jose, CA, were a fitting tribute to this outstanding sign artist. — Editors
Source: American Sign Museum.
