This traditional signwriting portfolio features a selection of recent hand-painted signwriting, gold leaf, heritage restoration and bespoke commercial projects. Every piece is created by hand using traditional techniques, from initial artwork and layout through to the final painted finish.

Based in the North East and available for projects throughout the UK.

Traditional hand-painted and heritage signwriting undertaken for Barter Books at the former Alnwick railway station, including restoration and recreation of historic window lettering, hand-painted signs and additional lettering throughout the building.

Traditional hand-painted branding applied directly onto the timber exterior of TYDE Sea View Sauna on the seafront at Whitley Bay. The existing logo was recreated at large scale and painted by hand, maintaining the clean contemporary identity while giving the finished signage a genuinely crafted appearance.

Large-scale hand-painted branding · Traditional timber signwriting · Commercial signage

Traditional hand-painted shopfront lettering created for the constituency office in Guisborough. The existing frontage was carefully set out and painted directly by hand, creating a distinctive, professional finish while retaining the character of the building.

Traditional shopfront signwriting · Hand-painted fascia lettering · Commercial frontage

Traditional hand-painted signwriting created for Clinic No.5 in East Boldon, including exterior fascia lettering, branding painted directly onto exposed brickwork and large-scale interior wayfinding. The project combines contemporary typography with traditional hand-painted techniques across a variety of architectural surfaces.

Large-scale interior feature lettering

Bold hand-painted directional lettering created directly onto the wall surface, using oversized diagonal typography to turn functional wayfinding into a strong visual feature.

Traditional reverse glass gilding created by hand using 23.75ct gold leaf, producing a rich, reflective finish designed to complement the character of the property.

Reverse glass gilding · 23.75ct gold leaf · Bespoke house names & numbers

Bespoke hand-painted signage created for Wagtail Equine Therapy in County Durham, combining traditional signwriting techniques with decorative artwork to produce a distinctive sign tailored specifically to the business.

Bespoke hand-painted signage · Decorative artwork · Traditional signwriting

From traditional shopfront lettering and heritage restoration to gold leaf, hand-painted branding and bespoke commissions, I work with businesses and private clients throughout the North East and across the UK.

If you have a project you’d like to discuss, get in touch and I’ll be happy to talk through the ideas, practicalities and options.