Calligraphy and sign painting
Handwritten words, names, texts and logos: that is sign painting and calligraphy in a nutshell. Sign painting mainly focuses on handmade advertising texts and logos, while calligraphy often consists more of graceful and curly letters. With the rise of print, these traditional forms of handicraft had faded somewhat into the background over the years. But recently there has been a real comeback: if you want to radiate authenticity, choose sign painting or calligraphy.
Hiring a signpainter?
Sign painting and calligraphy fall under the category of 'crafts'. Because nowadays almost all graphic work is done digitally and the manual application takes relatively more time, very few people master this craft. Do you want a design that is completely tailored to your wishes and that distinguishes itself from a 'standard' print? If you have an idea, feel free to discuss it with us. Our experienced sign painters can always think of a creative way to turn your ideas into a high-profile and unique work of art.
How can sign painting and calligraphy be used?
Company walls and shop windows of shops, restaurants and cafes are ideal for sign painting and calligraphy. For example, you can make the name of your business stand out in a beautiful way by having it immortalized with gold leaf on your window or shop window. It is of course also possible to choose a handmade one advertising painting as a wall decoration on an interior or exterior wall. With calligraphy and sign painting, a unique and high-profile eye-catcher can be created in countless ways.
The difference between calligraphy and calligraffiti
The term calligraffiti, coined in 2007 by the Amsterdam artist Niels 'Shoe' Meulman, is a creative amalgamation of the words 'calligraphy' and 'graffiti'. Calligraphy is the art of calligraphy and as the word combination suggests, the creation of graceful letters and texts is central to this form of graffiti. calligraphy is actually a modern variant of traditional calligraphy.
Recent projects
A selection from our portfolio of the most recent calligraphy and sign painting projects.
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View the practical information and frequently asked questions about our sign-painting and calligraphy.
Design
The concept for the painting is made in consultation and fully tailored to your wishes.
Format
For us there is no limit to the size of the desired wall or wall painting.
Work area
We provide calligraphy and sign-painting at any location in the Benelux or beyond.
Visibility duration
The lifespan depends on your wishes, the material used, the substrate and the location.
Work surface
Instead of painting on the wall, a painting can also be made on a canvas / painting or wooden panel.
Quality
In connection with our quality standard and color guarantee, we always work with our own materials.
Production time
The preparation time of a wall painting is on average 10 working days, rush is possible.
available 24/7
Calligraphy and sign painting can, at a time of your choice, be scheduled 7 days per week.
All inclusive
Of course we take care of all materials and we take photos of the process and end result.
Calligraphy and sign painting films
View a few videos of our sign-painting and calligraphy projects.
Sign-painting on the window of a cafe in Amsterdam.
Calligraffiti live art on the new Nissan Micra.
Tape art in De Barbier window in Alkmaar.
Calligraphy and sign painting workshops
Our calligraphy and sign painting workshops are ideal as a company outing or team building activity, but this is also an inspiring activity for groups and schools. We have developed a creative program in which the concept and technique of calligraphy and sign-painting is explained and in which a unique creation is jointly made as the end result. During our calligraphy workshops, the creation of graceful letters and texts is central. At the sign painting workshops, a translation is made between how advertising texts and signs were traditionally made and how this technique can be used today. Discover hidden talents, create beautiful texts and learn to interact with each other during this creative workshop program.
Calligraffiti as live art and customizing
If you are looking for a creative addition to your event, product presentation, exhibition or conference, then ours are calligraffiti demonstrations and customizing sessions are definitely worth considering. During a demonstration or live art session, we create a work of art that grows with the event, resulting in a unique end result. We also provide customization sessions where we provide your product with calligraffiti art live on location. This can be cars, bicycles, shoes, shirts and caps where the result can also be used directly as a give-away or souvenir. A creative calligraphy demonstration, live art session or customize action will add something creative and unforgettable to your event!
Have a look at Demonstrations and live art
Chalk style texts and drawings
A nicely designed chalkboard with the menu, opening times or a temporary action text in chalk letters not only looks well cared for but also certainly draws attention. In addition to the traditional chalk boards our chalkboard drafters also provide temporary or permanent paintings in 'chalk style' on walls and windows. This form of wall decoration usually has a traditional appearance and is increasingly used in shops, restaurants and catering establishments where by means of food illustrations the used products are displayed in an original way. Naturally, all our chalk paintings are unique and the design is fully tailored to your wishes.