Abstract: An eye-catching bold sign and method of making same wherein the sign has a digital, near-photographic image applied, using a digital file, to a transparent polymeric substrate. The sign further incorporates solid block or defined shapes that may be transparent, translucent, semi-translucent, or opaque. The shapes are defined by the same digital file and may be formed by layers of metallic or non-metallic paint, adhesive vinyl sheet, or discreet portions of either paint or vinyl sheet. The shapes are defined by selective removal of areas of an opaque backing.