Hand-painted signs & illustration · South Kent

Signs with character, painted by hand

I’m Sophie, a signwriter based in South Kent. For over 10 years I’ve been designing and painting bespoke signs, stationery and illustration for couples, local businesses and individuals – adding charm and a personal touch to their events and spaces.

  • Over 10 years’ experience
  • Designed to your exact brief
  • Collection in Kent or delivery
Hand-painted wedding welcome board for Louise and Darren, framed with flowers, beside a velvet sofa
Photo: Kerry Ann Duffy

What I make

Bespoke signage for every occasion

Whether it’s a table plan for your wedding, a menu board for your café or illustration across your shop window, every design is created from scratch, just for you.

Ornate gold-framed ‘Take a seat’ wedding table plan with painted flowers

Weddings

From £80

Welcome signs, table plans, orders of the day and stationery – from elegant calligraphy and rustic florals to bold, colourful designs that suit your day.

Hand-lettered A-board outside Moretto’s café in Tenterden

Commercial

From £80

A-boards, menu boards and characterful signage for cafés, bars, shops and corporate events – signs that help your business stand out.

Shop front with hand-painted window lettering and illustration

Shop windows

From £100

Window writing, illustration and displays that catch the eye of passers-by and give your shopfront real personality.

Prices are a starting guide. Every piece is bespoke, so get in touch for a quote based on your design.

Recent work

A few of my favourite pieces

Wedding boards, café menus and shop windows from around Kent – each one designed and painted by hand.

Sophie Theobald hand-lettering a chalkboard sign Sophie sketching a design at her worktable surrounded by paints

A bit about me

Hello, I’m Sophie

I’m an art enthusiast with a love of doodling, decorating and styling any space I can get my hands on. As a professional sign designer and writer, I create bespoke signage, stationery and illustration for events and spaces.

Nothing makes me happier than crafting a unique, personal sign that adds rustic charm and character to a special occasion. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a birthday party, a corporate event or a beautiful shop window, I’ll work closely with you so the finished piece reflects your style and vision.

Every creation is tailored to you, and I take real pride in delivering high-quality, one-of-a-kind signs. So let’s collaborate and bring your ideas to life.

Let’s work together

How it works

From first idea to finished sign

  1. Let’s chat

    Drop me an email about your event or business, the look you love and where your sign will go, and we can arrange an informal chat about what you need.

  2. Design & create

    Once we’ve agreed a design you’re entirely happy with, I’ll get to work on your handcrafted pieces. This can take up to 7 days, especially in peak wedding season, so it’s best to get in touch early.

  3. Collect or delivery

    When your pieces are finished, you can collect them directly from me in Kent, or I can have them delivered to your location.

Thinking of hiring me?

Let’s create something beautiful together

Have an idea for a wedding sign, a menu board or a shop window? Get in touch to tell me about it and I’ll do my very best to help – I’d love to hear what you have in mind.

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Based in South Kent · Collection or delivery available