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Santino Mouneu

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Skilled Sign Painter with background in designing and creating visually appealing signs for a variety of businesses. Specializing in hand lettering, gold leafing, pinstriping and art restoration. Possess strong knowledge of materials and application methods including, screen printing, air brushing, aging and graining.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sign Painter

Pasadena Fire Department
Pasadena, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Restore and maintain existing art (gold leaf, lettering, striping) for the fleet (fire engines, rescue ambulances, and battalion trucks) by referencing photos, and blueprints to the City of Pasadena's specifications.
  • Paint apparatus by applying gold leaf, with consistent engine-turn, pinstripe, and hand-painted lettering on surfaces according to work orders.
  • Designed and hand painted original artwork for new engines in collaboration with the fire chief, ensuring the overall look has visual appeal, while maintaining cohesiveness within the fleet.
  • Work independently, ensuring quality control standards are met while completing projects on time and within budget.
  • Frequently operates hand tools, including power sanders, polishing machines, and power cutters, to complete jobs.

Artist

NicSon Design Studio
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - Current
  • Create original illustrations,hand-drawn and digitally, for a variety of clients.
  • Hand-paint storefront windows, murals, signs and vehicles with water/oil-based paints and gold leaf, with precision and craftsmanship.
  • Design and develop concepts into art layouts for sign painting, including large-scale mural formats, and prepare surfaces for painting.
  • Coordinated vendors to ensure the timely delivery of materials for jobsites.

Art Teacher

NicSon Design Studio
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans covering art concepts, such as perspective, color theory, drawing, sign painting, and hand lettering.
  • Demonstrated techniques across multiple mediums including, enamel & automotive paint, gold leafing, pinstriping, sign painting, and digital programs.
  • Fostered a culture of inclusivity, and collaboration among students.
  • Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
  • Invited guest lecturer for the sign painting class at LA Trade Tech.

Artist

Sonny Boy Studios
Los Angeles
05.2010 - 07.2019
  • Sign painter and artist for clients such as Erewhon, Taschen Books, Supreme, The Regent Theater, Pasadena Fire Department, Harley Davidson, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, and Firestone Walker.
  • Develop original artwork and custom lettering for clients based on inspiration, reference and mood boards in a wide range of hand styles.
  • Use digital programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate, to assist in developing original artwork.
  • Collaborated with well-known artists such as Tristan Eaton, Risk, Mike Giant, and Jeremy Fish.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whittier High School
Whittier, CA

GUEST SPEAKER

LATTC
LOS ANGELES

Skills

  • Gold Leafing
  • Sign Painting
  • Pinstriping
  • Art Restoration
  • Hand Lettering
  • Air Brushing
  • Graphic Design
  • Screen Printing

Timeline

Artist

NicSon Design Studio
07.2019 - Current

Art Teacher

NicSon Design Studio
07.2019 - Current

Sign Painter

Pasadena Fire Department
03.2018 - Current

Artist

Sonny Boy Studios
05.2010 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Whittier High School

GUEST SPEAKER

LATTC

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