I paint quite a few signs for museums, often Victorian or Edwardian repo’s. This one is straight out of the 1960’s - I love the turquoise/white combo.

That’s the sign writing on NB Idle Hour done. Green on green was a bold choice by the customer, but I kinda like it.

It’s colour swatch time, using @ashandover enamels. I wouldn’t normally go for green on green, but the customer wants the original artists colour palette.

#signpainters #signwriting #signpainting #signs #lettering #canalboat #canalart #handpainted #handdrawn #endangeredcrafts #heritagecraft

Did I post this already? If not, here’s something a bit different. Water cans usually feature roses and castle scenes. The one I’ve painted for NB Victory has a Hawker Hurricane and a Spitfire. It’s GORGEOUS
#canalart #spitfire #hurricane #handpainted

The final letter on a rush museum job. Always handpainted. Sometimes neatly 🤣
#museumsignage #signwriting

Adding the first of several coats of varnish onto this water can for NB Victory. Each coat takes a wee bit longer to dry at this time of year 🥶

#canalart #rosesandcastles #varnish #enamelpaint #signs #signwriting #handlettering #endangeredcraft #handpainted #notonamazon #heritagecraftsassociation

I’ve hand painted nearly 300 chuffin glass baubles. I’m now 99% Grinch, and can only be saved with mulled wine.