Like many of his generation, Enea Seregni grew up collecting and playing trading card games. As an artist, illustrating cards has always been one of his dreams. This wish has now become a reality as last year he was asked to participate in one of the most interesting and challenging…
Antalis has recently relaunched Keaykolour after acquiring the paper brand from its previous supplier, Arjowiggins. Following the acquisition, Antalis collaborated closely with former manufacturing experts to develop an updated range of papers of superior quality, maintaining the brand’s renowned standards. Featuring 45 distinct shades, Keaykolour boasts one of the most…
The Smiley Face has been the subject for many an artist over the years, from POP Art to graffiti, it has been reimagined and reinvented many times. Inspired by its many iterations, London-based screen printer Mark Frendo decided to have a go at creating his own. Mark’s first attempt at…
In the modern world where digital art is at the forefront, Plymouth-based printmaker Sue Lewry stands out from the crowd; celebrating traditional craftsmanship and artistic collaboration. Her creative journey so far has taken her from working as seasoned graphic designer to a passionate printmaker; a journey that has taught her…
Container is an annual publication project showcasing the work of nonbinary creatives, designed and created by Leeds-based graphic designer Mars Hutton. To date, there have been three editions, each presenting a wide variety of brilliant work from people all over the world. The project starts each year with an open…
Shou Sugi Ban can be roughly translated to “burned cedar” and is the common name for the traditional method that protects timber and wood surfaces by burning them to prevent weathered damage. Mostly used for exterior cladding on Japanese houses, it has been revitalised by a boom in popularity in…
Reduction printing is a form of image making that involves working repeatedly into the same block in order to layer up colour. The block is gradually carved away, as each colour is added one by one, usually working from light to dark. Below, we check out some incredible reduction print…
MegaLilyDesign is Alexandra Owen; a linocut printmaker from Hove, UK. Alexandra creates original, hand-printed works, ranging from tiny open edition prints and complex reduction prints, to limited edition larger prints, all of which are based upon nature and nurture. She is predominantly self-taught artist, and has previously worked as Stage…
Grimm Prints is an independent clothing brand predominantly working with DTF (Direct to Film). The brand was founded by Craig Robinson, who has self designed the whole of Grimm Prints alternative clothing and apparel offering. The collection ranges from newborn to adult sizes, ensuring there’s something for the whole family,…
Natulavisual is Natalia Alamo, a Buenos Aires-based visual artist and self-taught engraver. Passionate about art since childhood, Natalia has always been exploring different visual art techniques. As a child she would draw with pencils and markers, and during her adolescence she developed into experimenting with acrylics and watercolours. She discovered…
Printed Festival is coming back to Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, for its second year from Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th June. Supported by Chapter Arts Centre, Print Wagon, and The Printhaus, Printed Festival is returning with an even bigger and better event this year thanks to funding from Arts Council…
KD26 A is a brand new publication and the brainchild of KD26; a a creative studio by Korinna van Balkom and Daan Rietbergen. KD26 operates at the intersection of fashion, typography and art, and aim to ultimately realise 26 unique artworks, starting with the letter A, and ending with the…
John Livingston works to shape and form creatures that reveal his own collective experience and subconsciousness. Currently the chair of Visual Arts and Head of the Printmaking Dept. at Anderson High School, he creates silkscreen prints in his free time. “When considering the most meaningful way to be fulfilled in…
We had the privilege of sitting down with Stefan Sagmeister at OFFF 2024. Having been big fans of Stefan since our college days, we had some questions that hopefully weren’t too repetitive. One of our earliest encounters with Stefan’s work was his book “Things I Have Learned So Far.” We…
Sun blazing, drinks flowing, the renowned Disseny Hub – Barcelona, played host to OFFF Festival 2024, a three-day event celebrating creativity, digital art, and emerging talent. As attendees flooded into the venue, the air filled with excitement, and anticipation, ready to soak up all the information and insider knowledge from…
Federico Blu di Prussia’s Ex Libris collection is an ongoing series of custom rubber stamps created for various visual identities. Over the years, private clients, independent bookstores, and small sustainable companies have asked the printmaker to create rubber and linoleum blocks with monograms and images of some of the most…
RH Prints is Ruth Hudson; an experimental printmaker and painter producing bold and graphic reduction prints that reflect both current trends and her own thoughts. Ruth studied Combined Arts at Newcastle University, which comprised of English Literature, Fine Art, and History of Art. In her spare time, she also studied…
Nightwave Prints is a one-woman block printing operation based in South East Michigan. Sepi Shokri is the master printmaker behind the enterprise, predominantly producing prints onto fabric including thrifted clothing, totes, and bandanas. Having originally started out printing on paper (prints, notebooks, and cards), now 95% of Sepi’s print output…
As a current Artist In Residence at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, Massachusetts through a one-year fellowship from the Pola Art Foundation in Japan, Yuki Nagashima was invited to host a solo show at Sanford Gallery in Zea Mays Printmaking which took place from 23/2/24 to 17/3/24. Before Falling Asleep…
Printmaker, Professor, and Artist Roberta Feoli De Lucia’s connection with the press has its roots in childhood. Her GrandPa Peppino was the founder of the oldest weekly paper of the Sannio area, the Messaggio d’Oggi, and her mother took the reins becoming Director, making Roberta spend hours and hours of…