About Blackboard Art

The journey

As a small child, I remember standing beside my grandfather’s writing desk watching him create beautiful copperplate lettering with pen and ink. Watching the flow of the ink from that nib and the patterns and letters he created was mesmerising… and so, from the time I learned to read and write, I have had a love of beautiful lettering.

After completing a formal signwriting course for 2 years back in the 90s, I started my own business – mostly designing hand-painted signage on shop windows. I was never happier than with a brush in hand and clothes covered in paint!

One day, someone asked me to do two large illustrated blackboards. I had no idea where to start, but I said yes anyway. Panic mode set in, and after much research, experimentation, and picking the brains of signwriter friends, I tackled my first blackboard job. I must have done something right, because more and more requests started coming in for handwritten blackboards. Eventually, I found myself specialising in what turned out to be a niche market … and “Blackboard Art” was born !!

Every job became a work of art with bright illustrations and colourful lettering. Digital printing on vinyl just can’t compete with a professionally hand-drawn blackboard. The requests for blackboards have never diminished.

I have been called back by clients time and time again to update and do more boards, as they tell me how much more successful their business has become since they had their boards done professionally. Quality hand-drawn boards change the way customers view the business. I now have hundreds of clients all over Sydney.

I love to work with my clients, creating a look that suits their venue. I love to see the smiles on their faces when they see the finished product. But what gives me the greatest joy is that my work actually helps their businesses grow.

I also love to do private commissions, including murals, engagements, and weddings.

I’ve found that if you specialise in a skill, people will seek you out. We produce signs with a clean, easy to read layout, combined with bold illustrations and professional lettering. Each blackboard or chalkboard is a work of art.

The beauty of hand-lettered signage is that it’s not just eye-catching—it makes a statement. Unlike digital printing, nothing compares to the warmth and personal touch of a professionally hand-drawn blackboard. Businesses continue to seek out custom blackboards to reflect their own unique style and boost sales.

Ready to make your business stand out with stunning hand-lettered signage? Call Blackboard Art today on 0414 949 898 to get started!