I'm starting a new tradition of designing and printing calendars over at my sister site, @theerapress. The Era Press is my small scale printshop that focuses on design and illustration while making stationery and paper goods for everyone to enjoy daily. Check it out! . . Repost@theerapress ... The 2019 calendar is up on the site for preorder! Checkout all 12 illustrations, link in profile. . #2019calendar #letterpresscalendar #letterpress #dailydoseofpaper #papergoods #paperlove #stationeryaddict #printisntdead #letterpresslove #papercraft #prettypaper #handmadestationery #textlesswritemore #makersmovement #happymail #snailmailrevolution #stationeryfinds #wehaveacardforthat
Over the weekend I tested out painting the surfaces of some of the new shapes I made while at @unca_steam_studio. I'm excited to bring my intuitive practice of painting into the mix with these sculptural forms.
If you're headed to SOFA Chicago this weekend swing by the Emerging Artist Showcase in the Cadillac booth. You can see this sculpture in person and check out all the other artists. Thank you @bluespiral1 for making this happen. . . . #letterpress #contemporarysculpture #sofachicago2018 #cadillacsofa #penlandresidentartist #contemporarydesign #eleanorannand #printmaking #printisntdead #reichpaper #contemporaryartist #diecut #art #papersculpture #collectprints
There's nothing like seeing an idea come to life and I've been dreaming about this one for so long. I can't wait to get paint on these and work on the surfaces and I'm grateful to @unca_steam_studio for reminding me how much I love problem solving and learning new skills.
I think I'm getting somewhere. It's that part where you've had a glimpse of what could be and you can't stop thinking about it. Thanks @unca_steam_studio, you might not be able to get rid of me.
This is my work station for the next couple of weeks during my residency at @unca_steam_studio. Also, that's my giant pallet of cardboard in the background. I'm pretty excited to see where this takes me, and honored to be here.
Each piece leads into the next for me, and I'm holding on to this one in my mind. The modular pieces are turned on their sides to create a plateau of sorts, making 2d out of 3d.
Greater than the sum of its parts—it's hard for me to imagine my life without @penlandschool, and honestly I don't like to picture it. I came here first as a lost 20 year old in search of a connection with materials and people. I fell in love the way many do. As a student, core fellow, teacher, and now resident artist I basically grew up here. Finding your way as an artist is often messy, frustrating, and can feel endlessly uphill...because it is. I would be utterly lost if it wasn't for all of the incredible people and experiences I've had at Penland. #wemakepenland #penlandgroupie
Last night's revelation and a visit from @justindturcotte. Yesterday was tough, I listened to the Senate Judiciary Committee testimony while I was working. It was painful and upsetting and felt endless...but I felt compelled to hear it all. I can't even begin to imagine being in Dr. Ford's position. I admire her courage and grace.
#Repost from @theerapress, our sister site ... Thanks to everyone's support we've been able to donate enough money to @foodbankcenc for 1000 nutritious meals! We appreciate y'all and so does Eastern NC.
People often come into my studio and say—do you use that— in reference to this press. Yes, yes I do. It's hard to believe, but this press from the late 1800s plays an integral role in my work. Every modular paper piece I make gets die-cut on this C&P. What's sometimes harder for me to believe is that in the early 1900s my great great grandfather was printing a newspaper on one of these.
This week on my sister site @theerapress I have been raising money for @foodbankcenc by pledging to donate 50% of online sales for hurricane relief. Today I'm extending that to everything in my studio! If you are in the Penland area swing by my studio between 1:30-5:30. Get something big, get something small, together we can help our neighbors in eastern NC. If you can't make it by consider donating directly to @foodbankcenc
@thebechtler looking good this morning for #museumday. Love those terra-cotta tiles on this beautiful Mario Botta building.
I spent the day yesterday folding and gluing these etchings I made @pyramidatlantic. I love the line quality and the plate tone.
#Repost from @theerapress ... WNC was spared the full force of Florence, but the eastern half of our state was hit bad. A lot of people are in need of food and supplies. This week we're donating 50% of the profits from our website to the @foodbankcenc. Help us raise money for this important organization, or donate directly if you can. 9/18-9/24/2018 www.theerapress.com Link in profile.