Danny Cooke shoots David A. Smith
Stunning film – The Making of John Mayer’s ‘Born & Raised’ Artwork – shot by Danny Cooke.
David A. Smith is a traditional sign-writer/designer specialising in high-quality ornamental hand-crafted reverse glass signs and decorative silvered and gilded mirrors. David recently produced a wonderful turn-of-the-century, trade-card styled album cover for singer/songwriter John Mayer. (We featured him in the London issue of Boat Magazine)
This film captures the behind the scenes creation of the ‘Born & Raised’ and ‘Queen of California’ artwork, as well as 2 unique reverse glass panels, hand-crafted in England by David A. Smith.
Music by John Mayer
Filmed by Danny Cooke
Featuring David A. Smith
Posted by Luke Tonge on
6 comments
1st Mar 2013
3:25 pm
Amazing to see the amount of effort, skill and more importantly patience it takes to make these signs!
1st Mar 2013
3:26 pm
Ha, his website is a shocker though :D
1st Mar 2013
11:13 pm
G – make him an offer he can’t refuse…
4th Mar 2013
11:00 am
Phenomenal work! David has a staggering level of talent. Found the video incredibly interesting and beautifully shot. Realised his studio is a short walk from my parents house, think I might try and arrange a visit next time I’m home!
4th Mar 2013
11:16 am
@Leanne If I was in the area I’d definitely knock on his door and say hi as well :)
31st May 2013
10:22 am
Workshop visit arranged for August! I’ll have to be careful while I’m there in case he has a ‘You break it you pay for it policy’ as he told me his glass signs start at £800! Looking forward to meeting him and learning more about his work.