Alan Qualtrough is the face behind Kiss & Bite Letterpress, a Plymouth-based print studio and workshop. Alan’s career in printmaking emerged later in life, after his retirement. He became interested in printmaking when he served an apprenticeship in a letterpress shop in the 1960s, but his involvement was more commercial…
Simona De Leo is a freelance illustrator, primarily working in publishing and editorial. Currently, her output focuses on illustration for fiction and non-fiction book covers, as well as the development of her own art print collection in which she freely follows her creativity without adhering to a specific brief. “I…
Office Offset is a research project by Jan Blessing, consisting of a continuously growing archive, a website, and an experimental print workshop. After training as an offset printer, Jan graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig with a Master’s diploma with honours in Graphic Design and Book Art. In…
Hannah Durham is the printmaker and illustrator behind a studio, somewhere. Based in Wales, she began exploring her creative practice in 2021 and found her love for printmaking after attending Risograph and screen printing courses at The Printhaus in Cardiff, where she is now a member. Working primarily from her…
Our Journey Together is a project created by Emily Hancock, a linocut printmaker based in West Yorkshire, UK. It celebrates the journey of a woman as she enters into Motherhood and celebrates the magic of the Earth with her daughter. The series comprises of 4 mini prints (all measuring 14.5cm…
What is a dance floor? How can a space be transformed into a unique opportunity for dancing, diving into music, and forming magical memories? It is these questions that Tel Aviv-based printmaker Hagai Farago finds fascinating. As a dance-music enthusiast and an artist, over the past years Hagai has explored…
Magdalena Szata is an artist driven by an endless curiosity and a passion for experimentation, expressing her creative vision in many different forms. Currently, she involves herself in graphic projects, specialising in printmaking techniques such as linocut, etching, and pen and ink drawings on paper. “These methods offer a great…
Character with Braille. A typeface that combines Braille and letters and can be read with either the eyes or fingers. Braille Neue is a project designed to create a universal typeface that merges Braille with traditional characters, facilitating communication between sighted individuals and those who are visually impaired through a…
On the blog with Verfied People of Print member, Mandy Finke. Mandy is an artist and illustrator based in Amsterdam. Her distinct style and mark-making are what capture viewers’ attention, here we find out more about her process, work, and inspirations. For new visitors, please tell us what you do…
We are so thrilled to share one of our members, The Book Photographer, latest collaborations with Workshop Arts Publishing. This project, which showcases the works of Allen Wheatcroft, is a testament to the craftsmanship that goes into producing art and photography books. Client Introduction: Workshop Arts Publishing Workshop Arts Publishing…
The River Thames in London holds a trove of historical artefacts, from prehistoric tools to medieval jewellery. Among these discoveries, the retrieval of the lost Doves typeface stands out as a remarkable tale. Over a century ago, printer T.J. Cobden-Sanderson took drastic action, hurling every piece of the meticulously crafted…
In conjunction with the arrival of Spring, and with it the spread of life and growth, KesselsKramer have launched a special collaboration with the people of Tolhuistuin (tollhouse garden) in Amsterdam Noord. Inspired by the vibrant and versatile character of Tolhuistuin, KesselsKramer have created Het woekert in Tolhuistuin (It proliferates…
Alongside several regional printmakers, Satinder Parhar was recently given the opportunity to use a Victorian Era press from 1810 as part of IKON Gallery’s Start the Press! show. The press was loaned from the University of Wolverhampton to the Gallery for their 60th Anniversary year. Between the 9th February and…
Toronto-based artist Heather J. A. Thomson’s practice is an amalgamation of her passion for history and her desire to create visual art. By looking at and reflecting upon the past, Heather aims to inspire the present and question our values. The artist received a BA from the University of Guelph…
Kymopoleia is a freelance Designer based in France. During her free time she creates lino prints that draw inspiration from Traditional and Japanese tattoos, and her love for fauna and flora. The artist first fell in love with linocutting in art school, and continues to develop this technique outside of…
Kyra Jensen is a graphic designer currently based in Wellington, New Zealand. She was one of our successful applicants of our Gradspotters programme, and we’re super excited to be working alongside her and supporting her work as an emerging graduate. Kyra’s practice focuses on print media, typography, and editorial design,…
Mini Meltdowns is the latest print release from Glasgow-based illustrator and printmaker Emily Chappell. The 4-colour silkscreen forms part of her Millennial Foods series, which offers a tongue-in-cheek look at the false hopes often portrayed in advertising. Emily’s work often centres around food and the growing of it; the good…
The newest edition of Posterzine, the monthly poster-come-magazine renowned for its fusion of art and print, showcases the captivating work of Manchester-based artist Joe O’Donnell. Known online as Donnie O’Donnell, Joe has attracted audiences worldwide with his whimsically wiggly illustrations of animals and nature. Oozing pixelated charm, Joe presents animals…
Super Seconds Festival is back for Spring 2024 on 11th – 12th May. The bi-annual event enables a plethora of independent makers from across the UK (and further afield) to sell their seconds/misprints/older stock at significantly reduced prices. You can grab a bargain from up to 250 makers across a…
Francis Chouquet, better known as Fran6 on social media, is a visual artist specialising in lettering and printmaking. His creative path so far has led him through the fields of web and graphic design, however he quickly came to specialise in typography. In 2015, Francis quit his graphic design job…