Little is known about the mysterious artist who has posted dozens of eye-catching signs across the city in recent weeks.
Simply known as Vews_One, the street artist has fixed signs to lampposts, railings, gates and bus stops, bearing uplifting slogans to lift the spirits of those who to spot them.
Speaking to the Post, the artist said: "The inspiration for all of this came from painting rocks with my daughter and leaving them out for people to find.
"From there we started painting whatever we could get our hands on really, with old bits of recycled wood becoming a favourite.
"We're always on the lookout for old sheets of wood when we're out and about! We have fun doing it and hope that people enjoy it.
"I gave my last piece to the Royal Preston Hospital and I'm told that they're going to put it up in the COVID discharge lounge later this week.
"It’s the point in the hospital where people who have had COVID and survived get discharged from.
"As for a comment on my work? To get your attention makes me smile!"
The artist is careful not to damage any public or private property and mounts the hand-made signs on wooden boards that can be removed.
These are just some of the signs that can be found dotted around Ashton and other areas of the city.
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Speaking to the Post, the artist said: "The inspiration for all of this came from painting rocks with my daughter and leaving them out for people to find.
![You don't have to - Preston Docks is the site of a number of suicides in recent years, but this sign inspires people to think twice and reach for a better future. Credit: Vews_One](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0ODQ0ODg0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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You don't have to - Preston Docks is the site of a number of suicides in recent years, but this sign inspires people to think twice and reach for a better future. Credit: Vews_One
![Hope springs eternal - As the old proverb goes, "it is human nature always to find fresh cause for optimism". Credit: Vews_One](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0ODQ0ODg1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Hope springs eternal - As the old proverb goes, "it is human nature always to find fresh cause for optimism". Credit: Vews_One
![Some of Vews_One's street art has sometimes been vandalised, but the artist has vowed to carry on spreading messages of hope and positivity across the city. Credit: Vews_One](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0ODQ0ODg2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Some of Vews_One's street art has sometimes been vandalised, but the artist has vowed to carry on spreading messages of hope and positivity across the city. Credit: Vews_One
!['Just because you're broken, doesn't mean you can't be fixed' - The street sign has since been repaired by the artist and continues to inspire positive community vibes in Ashton. Credit: Vews_One](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE0ODQ0ODg3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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'Just because you're broken, doesn't mean you can't be fixed' - The street sign has since been repaired by the artist and continues to inspire positive community vibes in Ashton. Credit: Vews_One