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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Jamie Greer

Man dropped out of school but his life changed after a 'quick pint' in his local pub

A man who dropped out of sixth form said his life changed after going for a "quick pint" in his local.

After being asked to design a sign by his local while out with his friend, James Connolly. has since become one of the most talented commercial artists around. He is the owner of Signs By James and has designed hundreds of stunning pieces of art for a range of businesses — from hotels to gyms to restaurants. He started out designing signs and window art following that chance moment in the pub, but now also offers stunning bespoke murals for businesses across Merseyside.

Some of his work includes eye-catching retro graffiti at The Good Hood in West Kirby and New Brighton, as well as murals at The Scrapyard, Ship in Hoylake, Zero Clucks and Dream Body gym. His recent work includes beautiful pieces at the Fenwick Sunrise Hotel above The Slaughter House in Liverpool and a huge colourful piece at the new Dogs Go play centre in Wirral.

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