Friday 16 July 2010

Far from Shore Exhibition by Ed Boxall


Ed Boxall is a printmaker, illustrator and writer. He self publishes his poetic illustrated books as 'The Pearbox Press' and creates his unique woodblock and lino prints on a converted mangle. His work often begins with his family life- camping holidays- visits to farms- days on the beach -but flies off into the romantic fantasy that expresses the deep emotion and timeless revery. Images of sea recurr throughout his work, inspired by his home town of Hastings.
Ed will be exhibited handmade prints along with a full range of his books and original artwork from the books.

Ed studied Illustration at St Martins College, has worked as a commercial illustrator and teacher. He now focusses on independant printimaking and self publishing.

There will be a family-friendly exhibition opening on Sunday 1st August, 12 pm to 2pm.
Ed will be there to help you have a go at the special mix of drawing and collage he used for his new book 'The Rooftop Garden'.
See more of Ed's work at http://edboxall.co.uk/
The exhibition will run from 3rd - 31st August.

Thursday 8 July 2010

Moomin book 5


For all you Moomin fans out there the latest book is out now.

New prints from Kay-Van-Bellen


Kay-van-Bellen is an artist and illustrator. Her work tells an inchanting tale with a sinister side as figures, animals and surreal environments intice the viewers imagination. Kay's quirky graphic style she describes as fast and restless has lead to commissions with leading brands Size and Converse. Other clients include Pizza Express, BT and Boots.
Here is a selection of her new A4 prints which are a very reasonable £12 each.
http://kayvanbellen.com

Wednesday 7 July 2010

Animals on parade | Blog | Design Week

Here is a picture of all the Girls Who Draw' outside the shop, when we finished putting up the show, just before we opened the wine!
Animals on parade Blog Design Week
You can see more photos from the show in the gallery pages of the website http://www.heregallery.co.uk