James Atkins Design

James Atkins Design is a UK based design company formed in 1997 to produce innovative design solutions in new and traditional media.

We've been designing websites since 1997 and have over nineteen years in print and corporate identity. We are familiar with balancing business, creative and technical issues. Our unique combination of skills enable our clients to communicate effectively, whatever the media.

Our clients include large corporate organisations, small to medium sized businesses and startup organisations in a range of market sectors. We have contributed our specialist skills and consultancy in collaborative projects with design agencies marketing companies and large in-house corporates.

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Saracens Head

The Saracen's Head

Production notes to a traditional hand-painted pub sign in production for The Saracen's Head, Little Brington, Northants

Stage 1

stage 1

Raw, external quality marine ply coated with PVA to seal. Repeated with another three coats with special attention to edges. Hand sanded with P400 wet and dry between each coat after drying.

Stage 2

stage 2

First coat of white acrylic primer, then lightly sanded with P400. Repeated twice.

Stage 3

stage 3

Final coat of white acrylic primer.

Stage 4

stage 4

Lining in the design.

Stage 5

stage 5

Final composition and planning the typography, spacing and framing - ready for painting.

Stage 6

stage 6

Three coats of UV safe acrylic - both sides!

Stage 7

stage 7

The difficult bit - the typography

Stage 8

stage 8

Final cleanup of colours

Stage 9

stage 9

Varnish coat 1 of three

Stage 10

stage 10

The finished sign ready for frame

Spring 2007

Client: The Saracen's Head
Ident

James Atkins