All Things Considered

Frank Kiely
Posted by Simon Lewin

Artist Frank Kiely will be exhibiting a range of his prints on the Mark Jason Gallery stand at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, London this weekend.

The Fair runs until 6pm on Sunday 14th March 2010. For full details visit the Affordable Art Fair website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on March 11th, 2010

The Monroe Transfer
Posted by Simon Lewin

I came across The Monroe Transfer via Nick Gill who works at Hand & Eye Letterpress.

Nick's a member of The Monroe Transfer, a 7-piece instrumental group making “sad, angry, melancholy, triumphant instrumental music”. I'd recommend their 2008 release "I dreamt I was a hammer & everything was glass".

Although it's not out for a little while, the artwork for their forthcoming album "Trials" has just been been featured as one of the records sleeves of the month over at Creative Review.

I've yet to see a copy but it looks like a lovingly created piece of print, designed, screen and letterpress printed the TMT's Nick Gill and Daley Walton. Read the CR blog in full.

For up to date news re. the album's release and forthcoming gigs, keep an eye on The Monroe Transfer's website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on February 14th, 2010

Robert Tavener
Posted by Simon Lewin

It was a pleasure working with Emma Mason when we hosted an exhibition of Robert Tavener prints at St. Jude's a couple of years ago.

Emma now has a gallery in Eastbourne and is currently showing an exhibition of Robert Tavener prints.

In 1966 Tavener was commissioned by London Transport to design a poster. He took as his subject the Horse Guards. Alongside the poster he made a series of over 20 linocuts and lithographs celebrating these iconic London figures. These striking prints are being shown together for the first time and most will be for sale. Further details

Posted by Simon Lewin on February 8th, 2010

Drawing Lots
Posted by Simon Lewin

Our friend Glyn Brewerton - artist and tutor at the Norwich University College of Arts - has curated an exhibition of work which will help raise funds for the BA (Hons) Illustration Degree show.

Work has been donated by a number of artists including Angie Lewin, Quentin Blake, Jonny Hannah, Mark Hearld, Ed Kluz, Tom Gauld, Chris Gibbs and Sława Harasymowicz.

You can view the work at The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RQ

The silent auction will open at 7.00pm on Saturday 6th February, with bidding closing at 9.00pm. The results will be announced at 9.30pm.

Posted by Simon Lewin on February 2nd, 2010

Chloe Cheese
Posted by Simon Lewin

We're really very pleased to welcome printmaker/illustrator to St. Jude's.

Born in 1952 in London, Chloe’s childhood was spent in the Essex village of Great Bardfield, observing the printmaking of her parents Bernard Cheese and Sheila Robinson – and their friends Edward Bawden and Michael Rothenstein.

Chloe Cheese RCA MA studied at Cambridge Art School and then the Royal College of Art.

She has exhibited at galleries worldwide and has work in public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and the Arts Council of Great Britain.

She has also worked as a freelance illustrator with clients including The Sunday Times, Terence Conran at Habitat and Commes Des Garcons Japan.

Chloe will be exhibiting a range of paintings and prints at St. Jude's in December - you can sign up for our e-mail newsletter for an invitation to the opening.

But in the meantime, our online print store now features a selection of Chloe Cheese prints.

Posted by Simon Lewin on January 30th, 2010

Rob Ryan’s Valentine’s Day
Posted by Simon Lewin

UPDATE: We've now sold out of this print. If you'd like to know if we receive further copies of the edition either sign up for our e-mail newsletter or keep an eye on our Facebook page. We do still have some copies of Chris Brown's "With Love" linocut print - exclusive to St. Jude's for Valentine's Day 2010. More

Here's a sneak preview of Rob Ryan's Valentine's Day print/card for 2010.

It's screen-printed and laser cut, in an edition of 250 copies.

Posted by Simon Lewin on January 28th, 2010

Paul Catherall
Posted by Kate Sullivan

We just uploaded a number of Paul Catherall prints to our online print store including Oxo Red II (below).

Based in London, Paul has become renowned for his clean, sharp linocuts of architectural landmarks, exhibiting at numerous solo and group shows, as well as his figurative illustrations for high-profile clients.

I recently came across this film about Paul and his work on the Guardian website.

Posted by Kate Sullivan on January 26th, 2010

Valentine’s Day
Posted by Simon Lewin

Exclusive to St. Jude’s, this three-colour linocut print by Christopher Brown was inspired by a Valentine’s Day card made for his partner last year.

For a limited period we’re offering the print at a reduced price of £85.00 to include free postage in the UK.

Christopher Brown was born in London in 1953 and attended the Royal College of Art where he was introduced to, and eventually assisted, Edward Bawden, the master of the linocut.

For full details, please visit our online print store.

Posted by Simon Lewin on January 19th, 2010

Rob Ryan
Posted by Simon Lewin

We were very happy to receive Rob Ryan's virtual Christmas card. We have a number of Rob Ryan prints in our online store - with more due in the New Year. And you can view the animated card in full on Rob's website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on December 24th, 2009

Bankside Gallery’s Mini Picture Show
Posted by Angie Lewin

Opening on 10th December 2009, this exhibition features a range of affordable small scale work by members of both the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers - all perfect Christmas presents.

Also on display will be the latest prints selected for the Print Collectors' Club. Start your print collection by selecting one of six original prints by members of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Each print is available at the special PCC Member's price of £100. This year my wood engraving 'Ramsons' (below) is included.

The exhibition ends 22nd January 2010 and is open daily from 11am - 6pm. More

Posted by Angie Lewin on December 8th, 2009