Canal Boats - Signwriter

Nothing sets off the beauty of a canal boat like a fine bit of signwriting. Arched lettering, colourful shading and fine scroll work make it the icing on the cake.

A typical ridiculous name.....again!

The rich blended red shade adds warmth to this cool colour scheme

Vermilion shading on a deep red ground.

Chunky lettering and scroll give this a relaxed look.

hand painted in my own style, my first attempt of narrowboat roses.

Shades of blue contast with the warm brown lettering.

The cast shadow colour is very carefully mixed and painted in the perfect position to create the illusion of stand off lettering.

The rich gold coloured lettering matches the painted coach lines.

Interesting lettering and the couples' names either side of the porthole go to making this boat attractive.

Traditionaly signwritten with vermillion scroll work.

The shades of orange contrast perfect to make the lettering pop.

A fun bit of script sets this boat off.

Pastel green scroll work enhances the porthole.

Peacock blue scrolls glow against the midnight blue of this boat.

A simple but very effective colour scheme.

Freehanded coach lines put a classic inner border to this panel.

heavily scrolled corners frame the lettering in a grand way.

Traditionally signwritten....because there's no other way!

Orange blended shading give warmth to this cool colour scheme.

A 1930's script and some flowing scrolls were all that was needed to finish off this boats paintwork.

Shining paintwork with flowing scrolls, always using a tint of the ground colour.

A classic bit of autograph script seemed more appropriate than arched lettering for this boat.

Glowing scrollwork holds together this classic layout.

Simple shading and script for the names gives a relaxed friendly feel.

All work is copyright of David Kynaston © 2012