Hand painted sign on renovated building. - Traditional

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Hand painted sign on renovated building.

Posted by Neil Davey on October 26, 2018 at 12:37 pm

I’ve just finished painting this sign on a landmark building in Pontypool, South Wales. I always remember it as a kid growing up in the late 60’s early 70’s so I was super proud to get the commission to repaint it this week. The last photo is an archive photo of the building before renovation started. The rear was clad with brick slips and pointed before I was let loose on it. The letters are approx 1200mm high and it was all laid out using a chalk line and stabilo pencils.

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Neil Davey replied 4 years, 2 months ago 9 Members · 15 Replies
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Martin Cole

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October 26, 2018 at 4:25 pm

That’s a fine job Neil, Lettering and kerning is spot on.:thumbsup:

and nice story remembering the building when you was a kid, I would be well proud

(bet you got through a few pencils writing that out)
Robert Lambie

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October 27, 2018 at 4:18 pm

Great work as always Neil, you must have the patience of a saint!
thanks for sharing mate.
Duncan Wilkie

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October 28, 2018 at 10:43 pm

Well done Neil. Hand painting rocks!
NeilRoss

Member
October 29, 2018 at 8:26 am

Nice one Neil. Nice clean job with all the pointing to contend with.
Neil Davey

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October 30, 2018 at 10:56 am

Thank you gents, it was nice to get this one out the way before the recent temperature drop!! :smiles:
Robert Lambie

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October 30, 2018 at 8:46 pm

Yes, I was going to say that… Cannot be easy when the cold starts biting your fingers! :awkward:

How long would something like this take to do Neil?
Neil Davey

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November 1, 2018 at 10:23 am

quote Robert Lambie:

Yes, I was going to say that… Cannot be easy when the cold starts biting your fingers! :awkward:

How long would something like this take to do Neil?

No it’s not nice Rob, cold is the enemy :shake:

This job took 3 days plus a little planning beforehand.
Glenn Sharp

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November 5, 2018 at 11:17 am

Love it :thumbsup:
Martin Pearson

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November 5, 2018 at 12:59 pm

Nice work as always Neil 😆 😆
Neil Davey

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November 5, 2018 at 1:18 pm

Thank you guys :blushing:
Brian Little

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December 7, 2018 at 7:50 pm

very nice neil …not the easiest surface
Neil Davey

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December 10, 2018 at 3:49 pm

quote Brian Little:

very nice neil …not the easiest surface

Thanks Brian :smiles:
Brian Little

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February 9, 2020 at 10:08 am

lovely work neil ….nightmare of a job tho
John Lacey

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February 10, 2020 at 9:13 am

Now thats a real signmaking talent, knocks spots off of sticking coloured plastic sheeting to other stuff!
Neil Davey

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February 11, 2020 at 4:07 pm

quote John Lacey:

Now thats a real signmaking talent, knocks spots off of sticking coloured plastic sheeting to other stuff!

Thanks John and Brian, I really enjoyed painting this one as I remember seeing it as a kid as far back as the late 60’s from the bus with my mum and dad! 🙂