Handwritten Chalkboards, Sign Writing & Murals in the East Midlands

Bringing your chalkboards, windows, walls and advertising spaces to life with bespoke hand lettering and illustration.

Based in Melton Mowbray, I work with pubs, cafés, restaurants, shops, and creative businesses across Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, and the wider East Midlands to create eye-catching chalkboard designs, window lettering, hand-painted murals, bespoke maps, and custom signage that reflect your brand personality.

Whether it’s a menu board, seasonal promotion, shop window display, feature wall, or large-scale mural, every piece is carefully hand-drawn to ensure your message is clear, engaging, and visually striking.

Christmas windows are a speciality!

Award sign for 'Best Beauty Salon East Midlands' at Hair at No11, English Hair and Beauty Awards 2019.

Chalkboard map of the National Forest with illustrations, highlighting places like Burton Upon Trent, Ashby De La Zouch, and Swadlincote. Notes 9 million trees planted and 7600 volunteers supported. Office setting with table and papers.

Entrance of The Star Inn restaurant with a sign advertising a Bank Holiday BBQ on 27th May from 12 to 8 pm.

A wall display in a clothing boutique featuring framed photographs of dresses, a mannequin head with a veil, and a collection of lace garments hanging on a rack. The wall has a quote written in script saying, 'Beautiful things come together one stitc

Cafe interior with chalkboard wall featuring humorous coffee quotes, industrial-style lighting, wooden tables, brown booth seating, and red stools by the window. There's a menu on the tables and a view of a shop window outside.

Bar counter with taps and a menu board featuring Chequers cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, including Apple Strudel Martini, Wild Berry Mojito, and Seedlip Mule.

Makeup station with mirror, lights, chair, brushes, and wall quote.

Outdoor sign for The Star Inn, a restaurant and inn, advertising specials nights for discounted fish, chips, steaks, and burgers. Hanging flower baskets are visible nearby.

Cozy pub interior with a stone bar counter, wooden bar stools, and a variety of draft beer taps. Chalkboard menu displays aperitifs and drink options. Atmospheric lighting and rustic wooden beams enhance the warm ambiance.

A woman with long hair wearing a mask is writing on a black chalkboard wall. The wall features decorative green leaves and phrases about sustainability and climate change. Sections are labeled "Who," "Where," and "Due back." A fire extinguisher is vi

Vintage bicycle with a leather saddle leaning against a wall with "props & curios" painted on it, next to a candelabra with brown candles.

Flower workshop with person arranging plants and tools on workbenches.

Every business is unique — your signage should be too.

I adapt my lettering style to suit your brand, interior, tone of voice, and customer experience. From bold, playful café boards to refined pub menus or elegant retail window art, I create signage that feels authentic, professional, and inviting.

Services include:
✔ Chalkboard menus
✔ Christmas window lettering & window art
✔ Hand-painted murals
✔ Hand written maps
✔ Advertising boards & promotions
✔ Office & studio feature walls
✔ Event & pop-up signage

Logos can also be incorporated if required.

For the latest chalkboards, murals, window art, and signage projects, visit my dedicated social media pages:

I have separate social media accounts for my signage work. Please follow @signsbyvicky for inspiration and updates

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Chalkboards can be brought to me in Melton Mowbray, or I travel throughout the East Midlands to work on signage “on-site”.

Half day £250 + travel

Minimum charge is £100 + travel

Price includes all regular materials. Boards / surfaces are presumed new or clean or painted. If painting / prep is also required please contact Vicky for further information.

In order for me to give you an accurate quote, please provide rough dimensions and an idea of content.

Any questions or to book, please email:

vicky@invitingwriting.co.uk

Timelapse of me making an A-board for local company Feast and the Furious. They are based in Melton Mowbray and make the most amazing smoked food! They opted to include their logo which is first traced and then filled in by hand.