We decided to use outdoor digital cast vinyl (liftime 7+ years without fading) printed from a photograph, the remainder of the sign is routed than sandblasted.We could have painted an oil painting from the photograph, but since the client wanted a realistic image, we used the vinyl because it probably looks better, lasts as long, and costs less.To see many more photos and designs of farm and ranch signs and plaques, click on "Return to List" below right.