Ahhhhhh………I love letterpress!! There is simply nothing like it. I had the good fortune in school to visit several different types of printers and processes and letterpress, by far, has the most lasting appeal.
In my own experience I have replicated the process as close as possible without the actual equipment, with hand pulled prints. For me it is the most satisfying work. Slowing down, having unpredictable, unexpected results!! No delete key, no undo, no computer screen!!!
Just across the river in Newburgh, NY resides Thornwillow Press, one of the leading letterpress binderies in the US. Creating the highest quality limited edition books, restoration and rebinding, engraving, monograms and more, all by hand. We took a tour there recently and it was amazing, historic machinery dating back to the turn of the century! The founder, Luke Ives Pontifell, was a most gracious host taking the time to show us around the 3 floors himself.
Step into the s/pace of letterpress, and enjoy the film.
fkp
Every now and then you get a cold call and it really works out. That’s how I met J and his wife after receiving an email from them looking for a web designer. As a designer, you couldn’t ask for two nicer, more organized and articulate people. They were interested in a customized WordPress site utilizing Woo Themes Canvas. I also integrated Google fonts into the site to give them more options toward the look and feel they were going for. It was a breeze working with them and the results of our collaboration can be seen at JWhymusic.com. There are loads of audio and video clips from J’s various endeavors, all well worth a listen. I have my favorites!!!
I am really enjoying the process of interviewing my clients and the subsequent editing. Now if only I had a better camera. This video has some footage shot by J’s wife Anna, and man does it look better. For more on Anna’s dance film, “What Comes Between Fear and Sex”, which J scored, see the trailer here.
So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and relax for a few minutes and enjoy!!
—fkp
This interview features Andrea Rich, a long time friend, client, collaborator and fellow spiritual traveler. I have created several iterations of her website for her many endeavors. The most recent is arichproduction.com, as well the accompanying blog site, which, for the designer peeps, is a customized Thesis theme. I created the logo and a vertically [...]
Spent today getting footage for two new Client Series videos. As you can see on the left, this is what I wear when behind the camera. You like? ; ) I am excited to get these edited and posted. I have found I really enjoy the process of being behind the camera, letting the subject [...]
This is the first in a series of videos I plan to produce, featuring my own clients, as a way to give each of us some wider exposure as to what we offer in the world. I created the logo and custom site for BeeWorks.biz, which now includes an online store. Barbara was wise enough [...]
Having PaperGirl is a welcome change from my daily work. I love my clients, designing websites and print pieces but to have a project with total freedom is a luxury. Since I started participating in PaperGirl last year I have had the opportunity to experiment with many new and different approaches. It has been so [...]
This went off to PaperGirl Columbus. A hand pulled print with hand detailing on French Paper 80# Speckletone True White 12.5 x 19. I have a few new plates and combinations I’m experimenting with. We’ll see what comes. : ) Next to paper grocery bags, I just love using French Papers. This company has been [...]
New stuff went off in the mail today to PaperGirl Bristol, Leeds and Manchester. More hand pulled prints with hand detailing. It’s the Buddha Within Series…I made my own triangle shipping tubes from pizza boxes and after filling out customs declarations (who knew??) at the post office, they were on their way. A few more [...]
fkp is getting busy with PaperGirl once again. The art of giving art. This is one of the best collaborative projects going, and it is growing exponentially. Several new cities are joining in this year and between my regular workload, the plan is to submit to as many PaperGirl distributions as possible. If you are [...]
