After a 2 year hiatus London’s contemporary illustration event, The London Illustration Fair (LIF) is back! The 2022 edition of the fair, which is taking place from 2-4th Dec, will see over 70 artists return to the iconic venue, Bargehouse, OXO Tower wharf, for another four day extravaganza of illustration.…
Zoe Ansari is a printmaker and sometime stone carver based in Cambridge in the UK, making lino prints from her home studio. She specialised in printmaking on Art Foundation at Cambridge School of Art, and developed a love for etching. She tells us; “I became fascinated with all the different…
Becca Hovey is the artist behind Bec Joy Prints; a shop that includes orignal blockprinted designs in the form of art prints and textiles, including bandanas, tea towels, and more. Blockprinting is the focus of Becca’ work, as she is “enamoured with the textures and constraints of the medium”. Her…
Having graduated from Central St. Martin’s London in 2002 with an MA, Caroline Tomlinson has since worked as an illustrator for clients worldwide. Her illustration work has been used in range of applications across campaigns, retails spaces, textiles, book jackets, and even wine labels. Caroline’s work has also featured in…
Following an open competition, Nexus, the public body which owns Metro, commissioned four artists in collaboration with train manufacturer Stadler, and with funding from Arts Council England to create artwork for Metro Tyne and Wear. A big reveal last week at NCA gallery showcased artwork from POP Member Sofia Barton…
In order to celebrate UK Disability History Month (16th November – 16th December) and International Day of People with Disabilities (3rd December), Osprey charging are comisisoning an artist to create a piece of artwork that shows support for, and solidarity with the disabled community. Until 13th November 2022 they are…
From November 5 to 13, a multi-location exhibition to celebrate World Kindness Day Fight for Kindness: a global event to spread inspiring typographic messages from the design community. In an increasingly self-oriented society, good practices of kindness have collapsed, risking becoming a legacy of times gone by. Fight for Kindness is a…
HollyHock is the pseudonym of screenprinter and stencil artist Mirjam Wagensveld. She started with stencil art approximately 8 years ago after discovering street art. Mirjam tells us; “I wanted to be able to make that kind of art myself so I watched a lot of youtube tutorials and practiced a…
We’re proud to once again be showcasing a selection of awesome projects by the talented members of our community! This month we are presenting an array of screen print projects, from patterned jumpers, to multi-layered prints. Check out the work below: Sunnu Rebecca Choi: Secrets Exposed Secrets Exposed is a…
Maude Forbid is the owner and operater behind Maude Complex Print Shop, producing out of Taos, New Mexico, USA. Maude Forbid is a relief printmaker, focusing on block printed fabric. Their shop is filled with fabric and paper goods that are hand printed, affordable, and bring a splash of creativity…
Rag and Tone is an illustration, design ,and print studio based in North London. Run by Samuel Rogers, also known as Samuel Esquire, Rag and Tone produces Risograph printed and sustainable greetings cards, stationery and art prints, using soy and rice based inks on 100% recycled papers. Studying Graphic Communication…
Darrel Perkins is an artist, educator, and writer from Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He received an MFA in Illustration from Edinburgh University in the UK, and he is currently a professor of Visual Communication at American University in Dubai. Darrel is a published author and illustrator, most recently the 2022…
Back for it’s seventh edition from the 3rd through to the 6th November 2022, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair will once again be bringing together an incredible line-up of 1000 original artworks in a unique hybrid exhibition of emerging artists, famous names, and specialist galleries. Visitors will have the opportunity to…
Cat Wondergem is a contemporary printmaker creating linocuts on paper which she then enhances with watercolour. Cat tells us; “I have known I wanted to have a creative career since I was in middle school when I met the teacher that made the difference in my journey – Grace Fruit,…
Studio Everett is the creative studio of Brighton based Abi Everett, a multidisciplinary artist and designer. Her studio was founded out of a simple desire to create great design for great people; people who want to make a difference and be good to the planet. Abi is a passionate believer…
In Print Art Book Fair is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for IPABF 2023, scheduled for January 11-13, 2023. For the fourth year, the fair will take place at The Hansen House, a cultural hub and historical building in the Talbieh neighbourhood of Jerusalem. Over three days,…
It goes without saying Forward Festival is one of the best design festivals to ever grace this planet, flooded with influential designers, creators, and artists you’re sure to leave feeling inspired and pumped to take on the world. Not to mention the best goodie bags you will ever receive, they…
Close Your Eyes and Come With Me is a chapbook collaboration between illustrator BlockForest and award winning novelist Kirsty Logan (Things We Say In The Dark and the upcoming Now She Is Witch). It is a collection of six spooky short stories, inspired by the myths of the British Isles,…
At the beginning of 2022, Michael van Kekem reacted to an open call from graphic workshop Minnigh in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, calling for printmakers wanting to experiment with materials and techniques. After getting selected for their printmaking project ‘StartPress’, he got the chance to work with two techniques: carbon printing…
Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair is back for 2022! Providing an opportunity to celebrate all things print, as well as a critical platform for artists’ books and publishing activity from around the world, over the course of 4 days, visitors can attend dozens of free conversations, workshops, performances, and…