Rachel E Millar

Rachel E Millar, a Glasgow-based signwriter, seamlessly blends traditional techniques with contemporary typography. Her tactile approach and diverse projects bring vibrant, street-level art to Glasgow and beyond.

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Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: Rachel Millar
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Photo Credits: ©Dickies Workwear @dickiesworkwearofficial / ©Rachel Millar

I’m Rachel E Millar, a signwriter and lettering artist based in Glasgow, UK. I work with traditional signwriting techniques but fuse them with contemporary typography for commercial clients and to create my own artwork. I set up in 2017 and work from Mount Florida Studios in Glasgow. I have a room stuffed full of paint, signs and equipment; I usually have music on and it stinks of fumes. Around 10 independent creators work in my area of the studios, so there are plenty of people to chat to every day. We’re a very supportive group, which I think is so important to have when you’re self-employed. I spend half my time there and half my time out and about painting.

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