Hi my name is Robert, for the last 30 years i have made a living as a signwriter and boatpainter.

Having left art college with a degree in design  in 1980 before the year was out
found myself signwriting shops and garages (these were the days when vinyl was just
appearing on the horizon and signwriters were in demand).

This led to teaming up with John Barker from the old apprenticeship school who together with, use to signwrite trucks for Mercedes Benz and other dealers.
These were the days before vinyl took over the market for all trucks and vans.

In the late 90′s discovered the market for signwriting in narrowboats and  also began boatpainting starting with Mr Peter Newmans boat,the proprietor of Langley Mill Boatyard.
Since then can say have done a full paint job there every year since and have average
approximately eight boats a year around the country .
Consider my boat-painting prices unbeatable and a bargain compared to the prices I often hear. Value my reputation and happy customers so consider myself conscientious.

Recently have began boatpainting at Jonathan Wilson  Boatbuilders in Sheffield to an acceptable standard including the signwritting.

So what have I painted when it comes to artwork? You name it: horses, roses& castles,
dragon-flys, scenic views, pet dogs and cats, eagles, red indians, Freddy Mercury, owls,
sun sets, Mona Lisa’s, glamour girls, Robin Hood, fairies plus whatever you may want.
Show me a picture of anything and will faithfully copy it.

Have painted murals in schools and wagon carts and children’s bedrooms but the main demand has been with narrow-boaters who tend to be the most lovely people.
Hope to be one one day.

I am a regular signwriter to the boatbuilders of  Johnathan Wilson of Sheffield, Cherilton of Shadlow, Starline of Worcester , Riverside Leisure of Ollerton and Nottingham Boatbuilders among others.