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SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Carolina Signworks celebrates 3 decades in Rockingham

Dino Lawrence and his wife, Chris, have operated Carolina Signworks in Rockingham for 30 years. Contributed photo

Carolina Signworks is celebrating their 30th year in business at the same location, at 704 S. Hancock St. in Rockingham.

Operated by the husband and wife team of Dean and Christine Lawrence, they decided to make the big move from Connecticut in 1993. This was after visiting Chris’ parents who lived here.

They saw the need to bring their talent to the area, after operating Dean’s Artworks Signs & Graphics in Danbury, Connecticut, he had opened in 1979.

Dean “Dino” Lawrence’s background is diverse and lends knowledgeable experience in consulting small businesses in visual promotion and marketing. He majored in Advertising Art and Graphic Design at New York’s prestigious School Of Visual Arts. He has over 150 Awards ranging from commercial vehicle lettering, pro motorsports graphics, and best appearing car awards.

His work has been showcased in publications including Sign Craft Magazine, Sign Business Magazine with two covers, Auto Art Magazine and seven first-, second and third-place awards in Sign Business Magazine’s annual Auto Art Contest, against the best in the world.

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Before computers, Dean created every project by hand. This sign artist background puts his creativity well beyond the current capabilities of most sign shops. Correct color theory, sound design, type face philosophy, all are utilized for his striking compositions.

Dean first met Chris at a competing sign shop in Danbury, Connecticut…that was 1990.They soon married, and Chris became a part of the Lawrence Team that still, to this day, runs the family business. She brings to the business her own unique artist talents and sign-making experience.

She learned her trade at numerous sign shops, being on the ground floor of computer sign-making equipment. She field tested the first systems and helped in their development. Skilled at hand-lettering, Chris is also an award-winning pencil portrait artist, earning awards and having her work displayed in galleries. Her portrait of The Who rock band’s bass player, John Entwistle, hung in his home in England.

Chris is adept at graphic computer programs, handling much of the print layouts the shop prepares. She is capable of start-to-finish sign production from initial design creation to all production methods. The two collaborate on many jobs with each contributing their personal talents.

See their Facebook page or website: carolinasignworks.com.



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