This is one of my favourite things to print on my press! Wood veneer and letterpress are a beautiful pairing and I love the effect. Subtle impression, imperfections of the wood grain, texture. It’s lovely.
Here are some wood veneer notes I printed recently.
Indeed. Way too long in fact. I blame it on the global pandemic we have all been living through the last year and a half. What an absolutely surreal time this has been…
But instead of talking about that, here is a pic of one of my favourite wood type prints from awhile back. I think we all miss being able to hug our family and friends these days, so it’s very fitting. I also miss being at the press but hope to get back to it soon and be able to share some new work! Onward and upward, friends!
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
As "love day" is fast approaching, here is a little glimpse into my Etsy shop that features a number of love-inspired cards and prints, perfect for your special someone. Whether you plan to celebrate V-day in person or via snail mail, chances are you might find something you like. Have a look and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!
xoxo
I still remember very vividly printing this little card for the first time. I just purchased my press, I received a “new” set of antique metal type, and I was so excited to put it all to work! I cut the paper to proper size. I set the text in metal type, by hand, letter by letter. I struggled a little to make it all fit and to lock the design in the chase of the press. But after some trial and error, I was able to make it work and turn the flywheel of my beautiful Pearl to produce this tangible result.
There is nothing like that clicking sound of the press in motion and the beauty of the print (that you can feel) at the end of it all. This is what made me fall in love with letterpress and what will forever keep me printing.
Lately, there has been some interest in this little square card in my Etsy shop and that makes my heart so happy. To think that this is one of the very first designs I printed on my press, and that a couple of years later clients recognize the beauty of it too, is so very special. Thank you for that.
Photo credit: Melanie Mathieu Photography
We just said goodbye to 2017 and welcomed a brand new year! I wanted to take a minute to reflect on this past year and the wonderful custom print projects and collaborations I was blessed with. I had the pleasure of working with some very talented individuals and created the below collage of my favourite projects from last year. Here is a little bit about each one:
- top left and middle: custom note cards and holiday cards for calligrapher Amy Jade Lore
- top right: candle dust covers for Sunday Blooms
- middle left and right: wedding invitations for calligrapher Little North Company
- center: portrait from my studio session with Melanie Mathieu Photography
- bottom left: custom print of song lyrics for an Etsy client
- bottom middle: print created in collaboration with Amy Jade Lore
- bottom right: print designed and printed by yours truly for Melanie Mathieu Photography
This past weekend I had the immense pleasure of having Melanie Mathieu, a very talented documentary style photographer from Ottawa/Gatineau, visit my letterpress studio and capture my creative process through her camera lens.
Besides being busy with maternity, newborn, family photo sessions, and weddings, Melanie also visits spaces of small business owners, documents their creative processes and asks them a series of questions about their businesses. I'm honoured to say that I'm featured on Melanie's blog as part of her "Do what you love" project! Please head over to Melanie's website to see more images from our session and to check out all of her amazing work.
Melanie's photography style is simple, honest, authentic, and so very unique. I'm so grateful for her attention to detail and talent and I will cherish these photos forever.
Photo credit: Melanie Mathieu Photography
