Hand-Painted Signs by Nathan Koop: Creating Local Graphic Art that is Easy on the Eyes

Mason Valley, Nevada

Last week local craftsman and artisan, Nathan Koop, placed a hand-lettered sign along the road and river that run through renowned Wilson Canyon between Smith and Mason Valleys.

Per Nathan Koop, “I made a sign for a spot that could use it…a spot where I spent quite a lot of time with my kids and wife. I plan on doing these whenever I can because there’s no pressure and I can do it in my own style. I hope everyone who visits appreciates the beauty of Wilson Canyon.”

Earlier this month, City of Yerington Public Works recognized Nathan Koop in an announcement: “We have spent years looking for a sign painter who was also not afraid of heights… One day David Smith (Animal Control Officer) calls and reports he met Nathan Koop while he was painting the fantastic mural across from Ace Hardware on the corner of Bridge and West. I drove right over and watched him work. My first question was: “Are you afraid of heights?” As you can see from this video, he is not!”