According to Historic England, ghost signs can come in many forms but are typically hand-painted advertising signs or old shop signs preserved on buildings which have since changed use.

Source: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/history/call-photos-stories-historic-ghost-8864746

A hand-painted sign above him reads “punks only,” but it’s tongue-in-cheek.

Source: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/notes-from-underground-atlantas-diy-arts-scene/

Alberto, Chuck, and Dan all express this idea anecdotally, pointing to repeat customers and the random people who call the shop looking for hand-painted signs, myself included.

Source: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2023/the-art-of-oxtails-4-99-a-pound/

And Trish Summerville was also brought back to design the ornate costumes, which include some Easter eggs for fans hidden in Lucy’s hand-painted corset.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/entertainment/3262842/the-hunger-games-starts-fresh-without-katniss-in-the-ballad-of-songbirds-snakes.html

At the protest, attendees held up hand-painted banners reading “Fink Is Fucking Our Future” and “2040 Too Little Too Late.”

Source: https://nyunews.com/news/2023/04/21/laurence-fink-nyu-trustees-removal-blackrock/

Completing the upper level are three meticulously renovated bedrooms, each graced with hand-painted and artistically themed wallpaper.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/11/26/a-masterfully-reimagined-retreat-on-the-picturesque-shores-of-prouts-neck/

Further design details include walls covered with bespoke, hand-painted silk de Gournay wallpaper, a striking staircase designed in-house and an exclusive private drawing room on the first floor.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/jeweller-pragnell-unveils-luxurious-new-8822891

In particular, these hand-painted bowls draw inspiration from her love of Memphis Art Deco design and come in four different sizes.

Source: https://www.eater.com/ad/23745415/food-gifts-from-small-businesses

It was hand-painted prominently displaying the Brill Mill, where used to play.

Source: https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/health/stone-care-home-resident-celebrates-100th-birthday-with-family-friends-and-the-mayor-4225898

The evening, at the Grand, featured an impressive silent auction with 237 baskets, garnered by Lisa Maloney and a committee of 23. Bob and Gwen Clemmons took home the full-sized, hand-painted carousel horse that had greeted guests.

Source: https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/11/26/shirley-wild-mtw-hosts-popular-broadway-in-the-park-event/

The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand-painted Shaker style units, including a central island, with granite work surfaces and slate tiled splashbacks.

Source: https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/if-youve-always-wanted-to-live-in-bedfords-rothsay-road-youll-need-a-spare-ps11m-4016463