If you really want a treat, visit Letter Exchange at the Art Worker's Guild in London on the 14th January to hear Steven Appleby talk. If you can't make it or need to whet your appetite just indulge by viewing his website at: www.stevenappleby.com Wonky Lines & Wobbly Lettering Steven will be showing examples of work from throughout his career, including cartoon strips, books, posters and animated films. He’ll discuss his hand-drawn, wonky, out-of-kilter and listing lettering. and how it … [Read more...]
26 Words at The Free Word Centre
The Official Invitation and to say that this exhibition is on until the 31st January 2014, after which it will travel around the country & Europe. to see my contribution look at yesterday's blog. And if you do visit you go to Farringdon Tube Station, then walk along Farringdon Road. The Free Word Centre is No. 60, which is opposite No.121 and a very long way past No.61 on the opposite side of the road! This was a very interesting exhibtion and as soon as I get copyright permission, I'll … [Read more...]
LX Exhibition 4 – Alpha and Omega2
Behind the scenes: Here are the trade secrets:First of all, as you know, I screened a black circle onto silk (see Friday's post).Then, time for the lettering: I used low adhesive sticky tape (Scotch Tape, in the blue and black pack) to give me a sense of the horizontals, although I guessed the interlinear space. I made a "wet palette" by lining a little porcelain dish with wet kitchen roll topped with silicone paper. This stops acrylic ink from drying out too quickly. I squeezed the ink onto the … [Read more...]
LX Exhibtion 2 – Words set free
"Window" Oak 40cm x 40cm. Words supposedly said by Yelena Bonner while she was a political prisoner.What is my feeling about this piece? It's beautiful. Robbie is exploring the open window idea against the suggestion of prison bars and the way air can travel back and forth through the grid. This is a sympathetic piece carved with warmth and gives a sense of longing and optimism in the style of lettering and also in the choice of materials.Robbie is a letter carver with a a real commitment to his … [Read more...]