Pictures that I like- KT&Paul

Its not so much their work that I'm interested in when it comes to these guys, but its what they do. They've set up their own screen print studio, and work from there to create art together. They both share a love for art, and quality limited editions. everything is produced by hand, in house in small runs, and always finished to the highest standard that they can achieve.

This inspires me.

It makes me think that I really don't have to be a digitally based illustrator in order to succeed in the future. If you love something enough, you can make it work.

I want to continue researching other print based artists that have set up their own studios like this, and perhaps talk to them about how it can be done. 

M C Escher exhibition

My time in London was very educational, what with the London illustration fair and then this. The  M.C. Escher exhibition in Dulwich picture gallery. My cousin works there and managed to get us some tickets to see the exhibition, which was great because tickets weren't cheap as it was a private display. I didn't expect to love it as much a I did. The last time I studied his work must have been when I was about 14, when I perhaps didn't understand the complexity of his practice.
His woodcut images were exceptional! Given that we are printing at the moment, and can now understand how difficult things like lino are, it puts it all into perspective.
His geometrical work and repeated patterns were mind blowing. Absolutely loved it and made me realise I need to go to more things like this, because I came back to Leeds feeling completely inspired after an art filled weekend.

London Illustration Fair 2015

Lat weekend I went to the London Illustration Fair.

I couldn't believe how inspirational it was! We spent hours there, wondering through the stalls and talking to various practitioners. I could have spent a fortune, but managed to restrain myself and only buy a few bits. One of my favourite illustrators was there, unfortunately he wasn't as the stall when I was there, but I did meet a man with whom he collaborates. Daniel Jamie Williams is the guy, and I got two of his zines. 

I was also lucky enough to meet some of the Wrap magazine team, and got talking to them about Leeds college of art and our upcoming exhibition at colours may vary. They said that colours may vary are one of their best stockists, and we ended up having a really great chat, and they wished me luck in the future which I thought was lovely. 

Got me thinking, the illustration gang should apply for a table there next year! There is so much talent in our class, and where better to showcase it than there?! I think I'll pitch it to the group next September, see if we can get something going. The amount of people there was crazy. 

Ive looked into it a little, and here are their pricing's ...

Something to think about.