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I became interested in road signs because of their combination of simplicity and strength. Road signs are designed to deliver clear and quick instructions/directions.
Below is a photo of Francisco Contreras (Papa Chico) when he came over to the US as a bracero that I used for these signs
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3GVCQ0Tlikk/ScK2RHis7aI/AAAAAAAAAS4/MeXdeshgc7I/s200/papa+chico+original.jpg)