As part of Column’s Reinventions: Book Covers, showing at the 2012 Print Odyssey, Super Crafts contributed a limited run of two colour posters. The book cover that was chosen to reinvent is the seminal work of American author William Burroughs, … more
Not long ago Islington Mill held a Garden Party in conjunction with an exhibition by David Williams. The aim was to raise money for the upkeep of the plants in the courtyard, which in the summer look thoroughly amazing. In … more
The premier edition of Random is now complete and in circulation. Initiated and self published by SuperCrafts, the zine is a journey into the aesthetic taste of the studio. The zine is riso printed onto Cairn Straw recycled stock, and the … more
Some time ago the SC studio was commissioned to create a logo for a new professional endeavour called Column Arts Agency. Based in London, Column is an agency that supports visual artists whilst providing marketing and book keeping services, and I’m … more
A batch of screen printed illustrations has recently been produced for Juno Bar in Shoreditch. The bar is having a brand update, so some new artwork for the walls was commissioned. All the pieces were printed single colour onto 320gram … more
In the not too distant future will be finalised the first edition of Random. Initiated and self published by SC, the zine is a journey into the aesthetic taste of the studio. As you might expect, the zine is screen … more
All around are lessons this world teaches us. It just takes the right perspective to see what’s there to learn. When inking a drawing, the pencil draft usually guides how to render the shading. In this case the tangled, matted … more
As life’s challenges get bigger, so too do the antlers of the stag. Every step forward is one toward the next challenge he must rise to. This piece was one of the most satisfying things to produce at the SC … more
One day in January, up went the Fully Plied artwork at Electrik Cafe Bar in Manchester. To my own welcome surprise a few photos were taken of these moments, which I think you’ll agree look pretty great! Much thanks to … more
If you happen to be in Manchester next week come check out Fully Plied. Hosted by Electrik Cafe Bar in Chorlton, there will be a range of illustration graphics on show, all screen printed onto birch ply boards. Fully Plied … more
After much time in the works, the second of the Nutwood story posters is now complete. Limited to a run of 50, these have made in collaboration with Nathan Connolly of The Night Light, much thanks to you sir! ‘When … more
A range of screen printed works are currently on show at Sheffield’s Bank Street Gallery. If you’re in that neck of the woods come take a look. The gallery’s open 10am – 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. They also serve up … more
Here we have the Foreign Box EP by Gathered Ghosts, a thoroughly enjoyable six track brought to you by Everybodys Stalking. The art direction and packaging design was handled here at the SC studio and the results have left all … more
This artwork was created as part of an ongoing series of screen-printed ply boards. The initial drawing was rendered with brush, dip pen and ink. From there the artwork was developed in Adobe Illustrator to incorporate typography and the background … more
Yesyes! An online shop is indeed on the way! Screen printed posters, Tshirts, artwork and a few other things will now be available to buy direct from the studio workshop. The launch is imminent so stay peeled. My thanks to … more
Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Backgammon Soiree last month! The next one will be on August 24th at Dulcimer Bar in Chorlton. In the meantime, here are some tasty shots taken at the last one courtesy … more
A short while before the Beat Herder festival, the Latin Funk dynamo known as Dave Tragen asked me to put some bits together for his new DJ alter-ego. As he told me in the text message, say hello to Senor … more
Something for the hooty lovers out there, some SuperCrafts artwork that was printed at one of the One69a live screen printing events – HootHoot!! Much thanks to Tasha TXLW for the photos, and Sally for printing up the T-shirt, lovely … more
It’s no understatement to say this has been a while coming. On the 20th of July, Dulcimer Bar in Chorlton will be host to the first public Backgammon Soiree. In addition to the handcrafted backgammon boards, there’ll be DJ sets … more
Some time back SuperCrafts was commissioned by the folk at Everybody’s Stalking to design and build their website. If you’re not familiar with this label yet, now’s the perfect time. The site’s been developed in WordPress by Fraser Chapman, and … more
A very nice little project which is just being finalised. The talented Gathered Ghosts will soon have his debut EP in the public sphere. A limited number of cassettes will be doing the rounds, commissioned by Everybody’s Stalking, designed by … more
As the working title suggests, this illustration is to do with taking those steps that cannot be made kindly. Ink was run through the picture, followed by a session of side brushing for the ragged shadows and textures. The computer … more
It’s been a while coming, but the prototype of the third SuperCrafts backgammon board is here. My thanks to One69a, Workroom Industries, Rag and Tragen Design for contributing to this project. The playing surface is made of 3mil ply, cut … more
Another installment to the stories of Nutwood, The Hapless Badger is a collaborative project between SuperCrafts and The Night Light. Ernest is the leading character in this story, and as the title would suggest, is faced with the task of … more
Here are few things that have been on the worktable, thanks Tasha for the impromptu shots! If you’re into ink drawings then maybe these are worth a moments glance. The line art was drafted in pencil before black indian ink … more
This is an illustration that was done as part of a series of philosophical creatures. On this day Malcom isn’t his usual upbeat self, no wonder really. That’s just the way it goes sometimes, for life to be honest it … more
A dose of custom griptape treatment; screenprinted to the fullest with Permaset Supercover. Now, the colour I printed was actually blue, but that was wrong of me. It should have been green, but now I’m wiser and will not stray … more
There are few things that compare to designing a tattoo for someone, especially their first. When my friend Christoph asked me to draw up an anchor for him it occurred to me how perfectly suited for an anchor he is, … more
One of the items that has recently been developed is a handmade backgammon board. The board itself and all the parts have been made and painted by hand. Cork has been used throughout, and many of the elements were treated … more
Front Street Creatives Session by Asymmetrical Head vs QUILIUQ
