Little Victorian Hand




I found this little Victorian hand at the Drake General store and couldn't resist it.
There's something so charming about it - plus I have long been drawn to objects that are connected to the human body such as mannequins, hat moulds and shoe lasts.
It has a made a nice addition to my salon wall as it adds another texture to the grouping. I think wall displays should always have a nice mix of materials plus different coloured frames etc.
ps. That silver thing at the top is an antique coptic cross; a recent gift from a friend. I really like it too.

Gestalten's book on Printmaking is set for Release!


Cover

Spread from the book



Am excited to announce that the book Impressive: Printmaking, Letterpress and Graphic Design published by Gestalten is now complete. Some of my silk screens have been featured in the book. It is set for International release beginning late April in Continental Europe, early May in the UK, Asia and Australia/NZ and mid May for North America. You can also preorder online now at the Gestalten website.

Here is a publishers blurb:
Inspired by the challenge of hands-on tweaks and unpredictable results as well as the tactile qualities of different inks, papers, and binding techniques, today’s creatives are rediscovering old-fashioned printing methods and crafts. Impressive offers personal insights from designers who are using old-fashioned techniques to create cutting-edge work.