Art plays a very powerful role in Universal Signs. Andrew, the lead character in the movie, is a celebrated artist originating from an artistic family. His mother was a children’s book illustrator. In the course of the story, we find that she named him after her favorite children’s book character, Raggedy Andy. Although not a painter or illustrator, Andrew’s father has his own creative talents as a famous cellist. For Andrew, art is not only a form of artistic expression but also a link to his spirituality.

These images by Sally Trace and Stuart Adelman are seen in the movie. Click the left and right arrows to view their beautiful artwork. You can purchase replicas of the Sally Trace artwork for your own home! Qoro, LLC has faithfully reproduced these unique, dream-like images as high quality prints on canvas. Like the original oil paintings, they remain colorfast and water resistant for generations. The proceeds from the sale of these stunning works assist in funding the production and for taking the picture to film festivals worldwide. Please visit our on-line store to purchase these exclusive replicas.

Sally Trace Sally Trace is a painter of contemporary, modern, abstract art reflecting influences of Cubism, Modernism, the Bauhaus, Surrealism, and Psychedelia. Universal Signs Productions commissioned the very talented, Bucks County artist to create original pieces of art for the film. Trace also allowed Universal Signs to use some of her other work in the film as set dressing. Visit Sally Trace's Web site.

Sally Trace taught Anthony Natale painting techniques to perform his role as an artist in Universal Signs.

Stuart Adelman Stuart Adelman is a Deaf illustrator and artist from the Philadelphia area. Adelman has illustrated two children’s books Six Stars and Peebers Goes to The Moon. He is currently illustrating a third story titled Santa Celebrates Hanukkah. Universal Signs Productions commissioned this gifted artist to illustrate the children’s book representing the work of Andrew’s mother. He tenderly recreated the beloved children’s characters Raggedy Ann and Andy. Visit Stuart Adelman's Web site.

Anthony Natale and Ashlyn Sanchez read from a Raggedy Ann and Andy book featuring the illustrations of Stuart Adelman.

Contributing Artists:

David Baker Photograph Chicago Cultural Centre Photograph Nice Departure Gate #1 Photograph Nice Gate & Stairs #2 Bill Coleman Photograph Venice Waterway Scene Hilary Frisch Installation The Sun Pastel on Paper Brown U’s Red Velvet Chair Watercolor Family of Three April Hodick Hanging Weaving Spooners Photograph Sweeping Photograph Majestic Painting Dreamscape Photograph Morning Light Diane Kae Photograph Denali Moose Photograph Wonder Lake Photograph St. Louis Arch Phillip Krivenko Painting Welcome Cottage Joy Moody Painting Untitled Yellow Flowers Photograph Untitled Red/Orange Mia Muratori Print Velocity of Thought

Stuart Netsky Paintings, Sculptures, Installations in the University of the Arts Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery Peach Pear Print Bleeding Hearts Pablo Picasso Reproduction Girl Before A Mirror courtesy of the Artists' Rights Society Francis Poland Painting Untitled #22 Painting All It Takes Is One Decision Painting Love at First Sight Painting Midnight Confessions of the Secret Ibis Painting Los Angeles 1 Painting Los Angeles 2 Painting Los Angeles 3 Ellen Sall Sculpture Teacup Waterfall Rhona Schonwald Painting A Patch of Blue Painting Swingin’ the Blues Painting Complementary Scape Painting Interior Images Michael Sibilia Photograph Corner Scene NYC Photograph Finches in Trees with Blue Sky Sign Entrance

Special Thanks for other set dressings/artwork:
Patricia & Roy Amazalorso
American Pie
Condé Nast Elegant Bride
Cottage Home
Indigo Arts
The Irish Shop
Kinzig Designs
Mural Arts Program
Rebecca & Farid Naib
New York Times
Sand Castle Winery