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Working with premium paper stocks is a satisfying and beautiful way of supporting my industry—the art of sending cards is something I hope to preserve through this method.
I source from companies like Mohawk, Neenah and French Paper for their consistent quality and great color coverage. Screen-printing is done by myself working with US-made inks and additives. Working with well-crafted fonts also gives me a chance to support the thriving independent type community while exploring my own illustrative ideas.
2019 holiday cards
lessons learned
The above set was created for friends and clients using selected colors from the Mohawk Keaycolor line. The “2019” artwork is custom-drawn with supporting type scattered throughout.
The larger sheets, before hand-trimming…
2018 holiday cards
the first attempt
2018 was the first year I took on the challenge of creating a large run of cards for friends, clients, strangers and such. Learning about the limitations and requirements of the process is a valuable asset for future projects requiring non-digital print methods.
Print’s not dead
While my respect for digital content and the power it holds is eternal, there is really nothing quite like a solid-gold hit of ink on uncoated paper to bring one back to the physical space. The early tests above helped solidify my love for material quality and being able to say “thank you” in a stunning way.