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Quail Lane Press

While perusing Etsy this morning I came across the work of Michelle Murdock, aka Quail Lane Press. Michelle, a Tahoe City native, creates prints inspired by her surrounds and love for the outdoors. Her prints are a combination of letterpress type and linoleum cuts.

More work from Quail Lane Press can be found behind the cut.

Pine Street Makery

We had an amazing time this weekend in Indianapolis for the Indieana Handicraft Exchange. The turnout was amazing and the whole event was a pleasure to be a part of. Good art, good music, and good beer were enjoyed by all. We met many talented artists, and throughout the week we will profile our favorites.

Today we bring you Pine Street Makery. Pine Street Makery is Jessica Maloan, a Nashville based printmaker who’s prints and cards are made using linoleum cuts printed on her Kelsey letterpress. Coincidentally, the name of her shop is a tribe to Pine Street in Pontiac, MI, where her grandparents lived.

See more of Jessica’s work behind the cut.

Alyson Sommerfield

These prints by Michigan’s own Alyson Sommerfield are awesome. Each of these linoleum block prints, measuring 8″ x 10″ are drawn, cut and, pulled by hand.

See more fancy animals wearing fancy things behind the cut!

The Linocuts of Sherrie York

While researching the best way to sort out registration for linoleum block printing I stumbled across the blog of artist Sherrie York. Her blog chronicles the production of her nature themed prints, my favorite being the Intimate Landscapes Series, and is a great resource for all things linocut.

High Tide Detritus

Decay, Comma

Ditch

More Behind the Cut

Detroit Urban Craft Fair Artist Preview

Handmade Detroit has selected a really diverse group of vendors for this year’s Detroit Urban Craft Fair at the Majestic Theater. And judging from their previews on Twitter, even the five HD girls themselves have some brand new products. So if you think you already know what DUCF is like, you might be surprised at what you find there this year.

This event always features really talented artists, and this year is no exception. Here are a few designers, painters, illustrators and printmakers that will be there on Saturday. They’re all really nice, so say hi to them if you see them. 10am – 7pm makes for a long day!

Angela Duncan, hand-drawn typographer extraordinaire, illustrated one of the event’s official posters. Clockwise from top left: rabbits shirt, gun shirt, official poster, Fleet Foxes print.

An Einfach Deck would make a great wall hanging. Just use a couple of wall mounted plate stands to display it. From left: XXX, Rain Sucks, Tape Deck, and Kwame: Pimp Mayor of D-Town.

Katie Muth is printmaker from Toronto. I love her style of illustration. Clockwise from top left: Let’s Stay Under the Covers print, Toboganning linocut, 2010 calendar.

Hand silkscreened canvases from All Things Grow look cute grouped together. Spend $15 and get a free woodcut print with this coupon. From top: assorted group, Agate, Branches.

Sloe Gin Fizz has paper goods that showcase original illustrations and photography. Clockwise from top left: Awkward Faces notepad, Holiday Motel card, Holiday gift tag, Wishing You No Lost Mittens card.

And finally, Kill Taupe‘s character driven artwork is adorable as always. From left: Geeks Are Sexy magnet and Satisfied original painting.

In addition to these individual artists, 323 East and Wholly Craft (from Columbus) will be selling a variety of things on consignment. Keep checking in at the DUCF website all week for sneak peeks of every vendor.

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