Guy Roberts
Guy Roberts is a London based illustrator specialising primarily in screen printing. His vibrant, energetic drawings are enhanced using some really nice textures. Check out the 3D work on his website Feature
Linocut Boy
Nick Morley aka Linocut Boy is a UK based printmaker, running lino print workshops from his studio in Margate and formally involved with East London Printmakers. Check out his work as well as his blog of lino cut work from all manner of people.
Puck Studio
We are located on the same floor as Puck Studio at Pick Me Up design fair this year. We will be doing a feature of all the work at this awesome show. Puck are definitely one of my highlights. Excellent prints and designs.
Marc the Printers
I found a printers based in Manchester with the same name as me! How cool is that? They are a very ethical company so you should get your work printed with these guys.
Exhibition :: Chrissie Abbott
Celebrated illustrator, Chrissie Abbott will be showing her new film work within an interactive ‘infinity mirror’ installation that will be taking over the whole of the JaguarShoes space on Kingsland Road. The private view is this Thursday 22nd March from 7pm onwards and we will be releasing a new mug & plate set designed by Chrissie, featuring her iconic cats.
Niklas Roy
Niklas seems to be a bit of a genius. You have to check out his instant camera project where it prints live onto a receipt. There’s plenty of techy things on his website for all of you geeks to enjoy.
POP :: Pick Me Up Live T-Shirt Printing
We will be running a series of print workshops this year at Pick Me Up, one of which will be live T-Shirt Printing hosted by CopyEm. You will be able to select from a collection of awesome designs to print onto a teeshirt before your very eyes. We have a whole range of t-shirts and have been sponsored by the wonderful 123 Bethnal Green Road Store. (Click the plus for more info)
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POP :: Donation
We are currently looking for all of the financial help we can get so that we can get the ball rolling with our first publication. We are aiming to release a self-published book by Autumn 2012 and the printing costs have increased due to the rise in paper prices. If you have a spare pound, dollar, euro or any other currency floating round in your virtual bank… then please don’t hesitate to help us out. We will be eternally indebted to you and if you donate more than £15GB we will make sure that you get a free copy of the book upon it’s release. Every person who donates will be entered into a draw to win £300 worth of prints.
Marta Niedbal
Marta Niedbal’s website has a very unique way of navigating through her portfolio. I really enjoyed having a play. Her work is sublime, we just love it.
POP :: Misfit Mod
We are very happy to have screen printed a limited run of 200 unique record sleeves for the awesome Sarah Kelleher of Misfit Mod. They will be available soon for online purchase from her new record label, however if you’re in London…head on down to Rough Trade, Shoreditch to get your hands on one. Quick before they’re all gone. You should all like her Facebook page. The awesome cover design is by the talented Brooke Olsen.
Charlotte-Maëva Perret
Here’s one for you bike lovers out there. Just look how cool this Foffa bike frame looks. Charlotte-Maëva goes under the name Brand New Pixel. Totally rad.
Aekido
Levi Bunyan is a designer based in Scotland. We are really digging his rad project where he letterpressed with Lego.
Michael Mercer Brown
Top notch graphic design work from Michael Mercer Brown, who is currently living and working in Manchester. He’s been involved with some amazing projects including Stella McCartney and the pictured Bloomingdales backdrop.
Matthew Dayler
Well what can I say!? Who doesn’t want one of these CMYK prints? Brilliant work by Matthew Dayler who is based in Ohio, USA. Go check it out.
Paul Price
Paul just linked us to this awesome project titled ‘Signs of Affection’. We love it and so should you!
Competition :: Aida Prints Giveaway
Aida Prints will be giving one lucky artist the big chance to have their artwork screen printed for FREE by Aida. It’s simple, all you need to do is upload your design within the specifications listed below at aidaprints.com A shortlist of entrants work will be displayed on aidaprints.com, along with a Facebook ‘LIKE’ button…basically the shortlisted design with the most ‘likes’ will win! And their work will be produced FREE as an edition of 25 on to Canaletto paper 300gsm.
Terms
Design must be 3 colours or less to fit 50cmx50cm
Edition size will be 25 (plus artist proofs)
Files can be sent as a PDF, AI, JPEG or PSD
Competition is for UK residents only (delivery charges may apply)
Bongout on Vice
The Berlin-based screen printers Bongoût have been featured on Vice. Well worth a watch!
Wethreeclub
Wethreeclub is the collective work of Alex and Chris White who also run the incredible Poster Roast company. Their work is mainly orientated around screen printed gig posters with a psychedelic vibe, but they also do a lot of design and other bits n’ bobs.
Jim O’Raw
Jim has a very distinct style with his printmaking where he often uses fluro colours in a CMYK process which gives his prints a new level, almost like using slide film in a 35mm camera. He’s definitely one to watch this year, not only for printmaking but also for his photography project with his girlfriend Cody Lee.
Tissue Magazine
Tissue Magazine is not for the bashful. Brought to you by former creators of Nude Paper, Tissue is all synonyms of sex. The oversexed will very much appreciate the sentiment; the undersexed will make good use of it. The print is limited to three colours, black, nude and royal blue, bar the glossy fold out poster, which you will have to buy to see (sorry bookshop perverts). All in all, nicely naughty printed matter for your shelves.
Billy A.B.
OK, so here’s a gem for you. Lot’s of amazing things to be seen here and Billy is a very talented illustrator / printmaker who plays with lots of different mediums. Enjoy!
Joe Cruz
Joe works with mixed media and specializes in textile design. He has his own range of scarves which are very colourful and fun.
Nick Mattan
Nick is a Belgian based designer who has a great eye for slick, quirky and clever graphics. Very nice indeed.
Anthony Antonellis
Anthony has a pretty awesome website of work. He lives in Germany and works with various different processes but predominantly on the internet. We are particularly enjoying his CMYRGB project.
Brighton University Professional Practise Talk
Apologies for the lack of posts, although there is a valid excuse. We were visiting Brighton University yesterday to deliver a professional practise talk to the 2nd and 3rd year illustration and graphic design students. It was a lot of fun and it was great to see the incredible work and talent that seems to spew out of Brighton. Amazing!
Dan Baldwin
Dan currently lives in the West Sussex countryside where he produces artwork which is published with CCA Galleries. He has a big portfolio which dates back to 1990 on his website, he has a distinct style which is colourful and energetic.
Badge-You
Neïfy creates some cool posters using his small hand press to print his woodcuts. He also creates badges. Watch this space.
Les Tontons Racleurs
Maud and Nico are the perfect example of what we are inspired by. They have a very DIY outlook with their work and use screen print to create posters, t-shirts and fabric prints. Absolutely fan-bloody-tastic!
Part & Parcel
Part & Parcel is a small creative design agency of principals from Damien Correll and Garrett Morin. It is based in Brooklyn New York and combines simple and fun shapes with strong layout aesthetics. This makes for some great work, especially well excited within print work, screen prints, zines etc. Their video work is also particularly interesting. Damien did a zine for our Catalogue Library Failed Attempts series which has gone down a real storm, it is also one of our favourites.
Exhibition :: ‘Lent’ by Ben Freeman
TONIGHT!
Private View: Thurdsay 1st March
Address: DreamBags Jaguar Shoes, 32-36 Kingsland Road,
London, E2 8DA
An exhibition by Ben Freeman of Ditto Press. The exhibition will feature wall sized panoramic landscapes and selection of limited edition prints taken with his 35mm camera whilst travelling to and from Slovenia. Alongside this, there will be some limited edition Risograph printing. Fun times
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