Latest work
Commissions taken for painted products, events, stalls, shops, books, magazines. I can also build 3D installations and set pieces. Please feel free to contact me to discuss what I can create for you. To give you an idea of what I can do, there are examples of what I produce in the way of signs and painted products -please click on the below images or click on the 'gallery' page and you can view them in detail.
Large scale signs and branded stage backgrounds
The updated welcome sign for the festival, with an added block, case and scroll at the top. A nice bright welcome, rather than looking at portaloos...
This was the initial sign for 2025 having no case and block, or scroll work etc. ran out of time so continued it prior to 2026 festival.
I can add your initial (s) to your favourite china / plastic / earthenware / Enamel cup, or beer glass / tankard,
Usually do this when I'm sat on the stall, but I can do them to order, just drop me a line for a price / timescales
Latest work using block lettering with shading to provide an eye catching design that is bright, clear and legible from a distance.
Illustrative additions, in this case ivy, to go with the theme of the business.
Some of the current stock
Some of the current stock available, just drop me a line if you're interested.
For stalls or shops, small, colourful information signs to highlight your various product areas or provide information or preferences / instructions
A bit of nonsense that my wife liked so much it is now on our front door (I can produce these on demand for you, either this one, or some others I'm in the process of creating)
trying out the 'cliche'
typeface of 'olde English' with a suitably antiquated word!
A couple of recent commissions - I can personalise spanners (and Saws) just contact me with your ideas and I can give you a price / time scales
Shop and stall signs on commission, just drop me a line to discuss your needs - whether it is a banner, advertising slogan / board or a full shop front, I'll be happy to discuss your needs.
Recent commission for a local business. I can paint on most surfaces, but it does take longer to prepare them, especially if keeping the patina and age of the surface being used.
Producing templates beforehand allows for different colouring and styles to be produced, making each run seem more unique and individual
Combining more formal structured signs with illustrative components to add to the fun and feeling of an event
Utilising different typefaces to suit the event, business or use of the sign.
If a speedy sign is needed, quick, freehand sketching is used, to produce a more casual eye catching design
Canal art large planters, enhancing plain plastic pots and protecting the artwork with a weather proof varnish.
Cut through cartoon designs, not just sticking to a seaside theme, but playing with new, novel ideas.
Area and location signs for different elements of a festival or event. This can be either using a consistent typeface, or using different, complimentary typefaces to provide individuality within a style or theme.
If you like any of the content you see below and would like something similar, or would like to discuss a bespoke commission, please don't hesitate to contact me.
'Amusement banners' for parties or fayres
Open / closed saw (or spanner) upcycling in a typeface / Colour of your choice. supplied with coloured twine and two hooks for hanging or mounting
Gift signs made from saws or spanners are available. Personalised versions are available on request.
I can produce ranges or a run of signs - all are hand painted, no printing used. If you have a range you require for branding in the same or different sizes using a logo designed by yourself, or something i create for you and hand painted typeface, please contact me and I am happy to discuss.
Banners / triumphal arches for your business or event can be created to your specification
Side banners with your products or services can be created alongside your sign, as chalkboard headers or just product information on its own.
Cartoon signs and cartoon embellishment signs for locations, stalls or events
Fabric banner for larger scale
Large single board sign for locations
Multiple board signs with split to allow different formatting for different spaces
Branded stage backdrops, event space signs and banners for your festival or event are made to order in the typeface and style you decide
Artwork created for gift items or play areas
Shed and barn / party barn signs made to order
For more images, please view the gallery page for more examples of my work. Click here if you would like to find out more.
Small single items up to event signage for events or festivals, I'm happy to chat.
cartoon direction signs and novelty pointers
I work on the standard artists proprietary rights, so, in brief: The original pieces are fully owned by you, but with all artwork, the commercial design, concept or reuse / reproduction of illustration and terminology (or general reproduction rights) are retained by myself.
All artwork and unique phrasing on this site is under my copywrite and cannot be commercially reproduced without expressed permission.
Note that some photographs were taken by professional photographers, who I have given the right to use the image on their commercial sites.