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Jon is a sign painter & graphic designer based in Worthing, West Sussex.

He specialises in traditional hand painted signs, gold leaf gilding and bespoke lettering.

Craftsmanship, clarity and quality underpin his approach.


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Jon has worked on design and signwriting projects for a number of fantastic clients including well know brands, private individuals, start-ups, shops, cafe’s, restaurants and pubs.

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“I am grateful to work alongside artisans, shopkeepers and independent businesses in the Sussex area and beyond.”


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Much of Jon’s inspiration comes from his collection of original signwriting manuals, vintage packaging, labels, old trade signs, packaging and ephemra.

By utilising a blend of heritage craft techniques alongside his professional design experience Jon can deliver work that is rooted in tradition, relevant in today's digital world and designed to stand the test of time.

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“Hand painted signs can convey a quality of care and human touch that resonates, ages gracefully and stands out from the crowd.”


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︎ My Services


︎ SIGNs

• Business & shop signs
• House numbers
• Classic vehicles
• Windows, A Boards
• Gold leaf gilding


︎ DESIGN

• Logo & identity
• Illustration

• Design for print

• Packaging design

• Concept visualisation


Designed and painted for Schofield Watch Co.

︎ Clients & Brands


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“I like to design and paint signs that look like they have always been there.”


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︎ Testimonials


“Loved having Jon over and enjoyed watching the process unfold, from first ideas and sketches in his studio, through to the finished article above our door; there’s real care and craft involved and the result is something genuinely beautiful.”

Alan Stickland - Worthing


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“ Jon combines all of the traditional skills of a master signwriter to deliver the beautiful hand painted look that we wanted. ”


  John Azzopardi - The Brooksteed, Worthing


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“Jon's attention to detail and ability to completely encapsulate who Chocolatician is now and will be in decades to come in the logo, chocolate coin and signage work was just astounding.”


Jen Lindsey-Clark - Chocolatician, Shoreham


“We commissioned Jon to gild the name of our home on the fanlight above the front door. Jon was quick to respond, helpful in his advice and expert in his creation of the gilding.  It really adds something special to the appearance of our home.”

Emily McCunn - Worthing


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“Jon's work is exceptional, and I am very proud to have two signs written by him. From concept to completion, the whole process was a pleasure.”


          Andrew Burston - Atelier 13


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︎ Enquiries


As each project will have it’s own individual requirements it’s helpful to know what the project involves:  

Please include relevant photos, reference images, wording, dimensions, an indication of surfaces to be painted (masonary, glass, fascia ect), location, access and whether or not design work is required.


The more information the better as it will help me to tailor the project to your individual needs. 


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