Amy Goodwin Traditional Signwriter and Fairground Artist

A documentary film by the University of Sheffield with Traditional Signwriter and Fairground Artist Amy Goodwin showing Fairground Signwriting techniques

[@joebrawn9280]

That triangle trick. Love it. I’ve been teaching myself slowly how to sign paint and all tips are wonderful.

[@ruskiryan2398]

Thank you for sharing Amy, I have been trying to teach myself for a number of years now as a hobby, so your video is a real help for me.

[@owenjohn1192]

I would love to see you use that technique on a full sign in situ on the front of a shop!

[@tomhiggins4124]

Excellent , and very clever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[@nickdow5723]

Yes there are some nice touches here and results are what matter, but the whole job is too slow. I would recommend the use of a mack virus brush for the lining round the letter. and no dabbing. Get the line on in one movement. Never mind the snobs use lining tape if you need it and a good lark lining brush or signwriters pencil. I am also left handed. Good to see a younger painter at work.

[@SadyBrullivan]

Great work and a fellow south paw

[@AndyCain-s4s]

What font did you use please? Do you also teach in Sheffield

[@tulw2728]

What is the name of the material you are painting on? Thank you.

[@stephensmith9756]

Why do you keep lifting your brush up? I was taught to continue the lines in one stroke. May the difference between the UK and USA. Thanks for the video👍❤️🇺🇸

[@andrewhamilton1612]

As a retired UK signwriter I can assure you this is not how you use a brush. If you want to check out a real fairground signwriter and artist I would suggest you search the name Joby Carter to see how it is really done.

[@tulw2728]

@@andrewhamilton1612 Styles and techniques are an important and distinctive way to differentiate art creators. The end result is what matters. I’m open minded and am always trying different approaches and my style is what makes my work a therapeutic experience. No stress. Pure joy. Merry Christmas to everyone.

[@joe2grand]

you will get a bad back from this poor posture while painting, also the dab dab dab technique is not recommended...should be in one line/pass- lastly most signwriters would do the block purple before the last yellow outline