Hand-Painted Sign Writing in London

I’m Adam Makowiecki, a professional hand-painted sign writing artist and mural painter based in East London. Since 2017, I’ve been creating bespoke signage, murals, and traditional gilded lettering for businesses, shop fronts, and private clients across London, Hertfordshire, and Essex.

Before discovering sign writing, I worked as an artist and designer in fields such as set building, furniture design, art fabrication, carpentry, illustration, and boat restoration. Sign writing brought all of these skills together — combining craftsmanship, visual expression, and traditional artistry into a medium where quality and individuality truly stand out.

I was trained in the traditions of this historic art form by some of the leading contemporary masters, including Paul Myerscough (The Signpainter’s Academy), Joby Carter (Carter’s Steam Fair), and Ged Palmer (The Luminor Sign Co.), as well as many others in the vibrant UK sign writing community.

When I’m not working from my studio in East London, I live aboard a traditional narrowboat on the River Lea, traveling between Hackney, Hertfordshire, and Essex. Wherever I go, I bring with me a passion for hand-crafted lettering, custom murals, and timeless sign painting.