Calligraphy and sign painting
Handwritten words, names, texts, and logos: that is sign painting and calligraphy in a nutshell. Sign painting focuses primarily on handmade advertising text and logos, while calligraphy often consists more of elegant and curly letters. With the rise of print, these artisanal forms of craftsmanship had faded somewhat into the background over the years. But recently, there has been a genuine comeback: anyone wishing to project authenticity chooses sign painting or calligraphy.
Hiring a signpainter?
Sign painting and calligraphy fall under the category of 'crafts'. Because almost all graphic work is done digitally these days and manual application takes relatively more time, only a few people still master this traditional craft. Would you like a design that is fully tailored to your wishes and stands out from a 'standard' print? If you have an idea, feel free to discuss it with us. Our experienced sign painters can always come up with a creative way to transform your ideas into a striking and unique work of art.
How can sign painting and calligraphy be used?
Business walls and shop windows of stores, restaurants, and cafes are perfectly suited for sign painting and calligraphy. For example, you can make your business name stand out beautifully by having it immortalized on your window or display using gold leaf. It is, of course, also possible to opt for a handmade advertising mural as wall decoration on an interior or exterior wall. With calligraphy and sign painting, a unique and striking eye-catcher can be created in countless ways.
The difference between calligraphy and calligraffiti
The term calligraffiti, coined in 2007 by Amsterdam artist Niels 'Shoe' Meulman, is a creative fusion of the words 'calligraphy' and 'graffiti'. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing, and as the word combination suggests, the creation of elegant letters and texts is central to this form of graffiti. Calligraffiti is therefore essentially a modern variant of traditional calligraphy.
Recent projects
A selection from our portfolio of the most recent calligraphy and sign painting projects.
Practical information
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 perfectly suited as a company outing or team-building activity, but they are 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 are explained, resulting in a unique creation being made collaboratively. During our calligraphy workshops, the creation of elegant letters and texts takes center stage. In the sign painting workshops, a connection is made between how advertising texts and signs were traditionally made using traditional craftsmanship and how this technique can be applied today. Discover hidden talents, create beautiful texts, and learn to work together during this creative workshop program.
Calligraffiti as live art and customizing
If you are looking for a creative addition to your event, product presentation, trade show, or conference, our calligraffiti demonstrations and customizing sessions are definitely worth considering. During a demonstration or live art session, we create a work of art that evolves with the event, resulting in a unique final product. We also provide customization sessions where we apply calligraffiti art to your product live on location. This could include items such as cars, bicycles, shoes, shirts, and caps, where the result can also be used immediately as a giveaway or souvenir. A creative calligraffiti demonstration, live art session, or customization activity will add something creative and unforgettable to your event!
Have a look at Demonstrations and live art
Chalk style texts and drawings
A beautifully designed chalkboard displaying the menu, opening hours, or a temporary promotional text in chalk lettering not only looks polished but is sure to attract attention. In addition to traditional chalkboards , our chalkboard artists also create temporary or permanent 'chalk style' murals on walls and windows. This form of wall decoration typically has a handcrafted look and is increasingly used in shops, restaurants, and hospitality establishments, where food illustrations are used to display the products in an original way. Naturally, all our chalk paintings are unique, and the design is fully tailored to your wishes.