As the world faces a pandemic, many creatives have been using this time to refine their disciplines, producing work that reflects what is most important to them, what they miss, and what they have been taking for granted. For printmaker Chrissy Emmerson, this has been the ability to visit the…
Sabine van Rooij is a printmaker based in Almere, in the Netherlands. She predominantly works with the medium of linocut, and often creates block prints using more than one layer. Her passion for print was ignited when she visited a temporary exhibition on M.C. Escher when she was young; “he’s…
Julia Humfress, founder of Word Words, began her printmaking journey whilst studying Graphic Design at The London College of Printing (University of the Arts). After graduating, Julia went on to work as a designer and art director for Harrods of Knightsbridge and Condé Nast Publications, and also as a freelancer…
Hayley Harrison is a printmaker living and working from her home studio in Preston, in the North West of England. Her linocut prints take inspiration from the natural world and botanical imagery. Hayley learnt how to carve lino during her first year studying Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design at…
#stayhomecutlino was established by artist Rachael Hibbs as a way of bringing linocut printmakers together. The substantial effect that lockdown has had on the arts and culture industry has seen printmakers shift their work to online platforms, promoting themselves more through social media. The Instagram hashtag has become increasingly popular…
Small-press zines are the perfect marriage of design and digestible content, with heaps of pretty publications widely available to suit all interests. Just as the print press revolutionised the spread of news and information, the newfound respect for independent and DIY publishing helps democratise the world of design and culture.…
First exhibiting together in 2019, in a joint show entitled Fragments, printmaker Jemma Gunning and artist Mark Lippett are returning for round two, Fragments II. The second show which is an extension of their first showcases the harmonious work of the duo side-by-side. With the global pandemic their plans to host…
As businesses across the UK are planning strategies to make the return to the workplace a safe one, vinyl graphic experts Puck Studio have partnered with design studio InterestingProjects, to launch a range of wayfinding signage for a social distancing society. The result of the collaboration is Good Measures; a modular range of…
We’re proud to present a selection of monoprint projects by members of our printmaking community. From lockdown experiments, to care packages, and prints raising awareness of important causes, our People of Print Members have shown excellence and innovation when working with the monoprinting technique. Soul Traits Studio This monoprint by…
Chromakane, aka Jessie Cohen, is an illustrator and designer based in London. She has a background in graphic design, following the completion of a BA(Hons) Graphic Design at Norwich University of the Arts in 2013, and MA Design and Branding Strategy at Brunel University in 2014. Jessie launched Chromakane at…
(de)Conceptualise is an independent printmaking practice developed by Pedro Gil Farias. His practice focuses on linocut prints that foster critical reflection about the design world, society and technology. Pedro engaged with linocut printing for the first time as an escape from the more theoretical and research based work he was…
Jeremy Wat is a print and stamp maker based in Winnipeg, Canada. He carves his prints from his home where he lives with his wife and their two children. Jeremy’s wife is a creative designer and screen printer, and her business of screen printing onto apparel started up several years…
Whether you’re a pro graphic designer, or someone who’s just discovered obscure BBC4 documentaries about typefaces in the absence of Love Island, you can never have too many design books lying around. This selection of independent publishers produce books that help us understand the history and heritage of great design,…
Back in 2015, living in Vancouver, Kat Goetz of Blue Chisel studio felt stuck; tired of working dead end jobs and living in the city. Just as she started talking about selling her house, giving up her job, and going on a road trip to explore North America, a grey heron started…
Inky Dog Studio was founded in August 2018 by Jane Constable after she decided to become a full-time printmaker. Her work is predominantly created using the linocut relief printmaking technique, using traditional linoleum and high quality carving tools by Pfeil and Flexcut. Jane is largely inspired by her love for…
Pubs; they’re at the heart of our community and culture. The places we head into after work to dissect and forget our day. Where drinks are spilled, quizzes are lost and memories are made. However, faced by the current crisis, our pubs are at risk, and without support many will…
Trio is a Risograph printed book, consisting of 10 pages of the same three Riso colours; fluorescent pink, medium blue, and yellow, in various colour combinations. The publication was designed, printed, and hand-bound by Amsterdam-based graphic designer, Lol Gallimore, in a very limited edition of 5. Lol’s works typically explores vibrant…
Issue 57 of People of Print’s monthly publishing project, Posterzine, showcases the work of British artist and illustrator, Magda Archer. Inside the issue you can read an exclusive interview with the artist, and bag a limited edition A1 poster of her ‘Stay Fresh’ graphic. Magda’s work consists of vibrant paintings and…
You haven’t left the house in 63 days. The money you’d normally spend on posh coffees and 14% beers that taste of grapefruit has been spent on a slick new desk instead. Now you need some proper nice books to live on it. Luckily the world of independent publishing is…
Dani Molyneux, of graphic design and branding studio, Dotto, has designed a small token of appreciation for our key workers in the form of an enamel pin badge, produced by our sister company, PINBADG.ES. “A little doodle one evening at the beginning of this weird time turned into production of an…