I hoped for opulence, fineness, elegance, pomp, and sumptuousness. I decided to do an outdoor piece. It measures 5’ x 4’. Each font was chosen for its character and ability to interact with the other fonts. They were hand cut on a scroll saw, sanded, sealed, masked, and spray painted at least two colors. Every sealant and color was applied in multiple layers. After many months, the paint is beginning to peal and I’ve decided to let it do so, remembering that most of my collected letters are old and weatherworn. I planned the layout on my computer, added a grid, and then enlarged the grid with string on the fence where I wanted to mount it. I hung the printout on the fence and used it as a placement guide. The letters had to fit together in a very specific pattern with specific spacing. I had to develop the circles in the background to even out the uneven mounting surface.