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Hue, humor and horsehair. This one caught my eye.
Carnival Goer, 1986, Pinotepa Don Luis, Oaxaca
 

Letterpress

The Joy of Letterpress (+ Magnesium) Part I

Posted on September 2, 2010 in Letterpress
 
My letterpress diversions have been challenging. It's hard to troubleshoot on a 60 year old Vandercook, meant for proofing newspapers. But these presses are strong, simple and today I hit paydirt. Using a computer generated magnesium plate, simple design and dark ink on light paper, the wedding invitations I printed are practically flawless! I am planning a more difficult screenprint/letterpress combo for the ornamentation to come. Check back for progress and the full wedding suite.

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 Simple, sublime signage in San Diego

 

Clever graffiti. Stenciled on the back of a stop sign, this pileated woodpecker perches adjacent to a punched metal bar, as if the bird had pecked the holes himself.

 

Only New York City can get away with a posh shop called "Acne". It sure caught
my attention, but not enough to shop.

 

From a New York City lamp post. High contrast halftone with added type.