Amongst the various mediums in illustration, one of the connections that occurs quite naturally is between pen and indian ink, and tattoo illustration. In the case of black and grey tattooing the similarities are especially clear to see. For this … more
Here are a few samples of illustration work that has recently been made in the studio. Inked drawings continue to be a major activity here and the techniques used are evolving continuously. Brush and pen is a medium that has … more
The studio’s first record design has just been released. Vibes For The People / Shine Eye Gal, is a double A side record, and a debut vinyl release for Manchester’s Dub Smugglers Sound System. The artwork for the sleeve was drawn … more
Since August of 2012, the studio has created a number of illustrations and cover artwork for Get Active, a suppliment for Scouting Magazine. The project management was handled by Column Arts Agency, leaving the studio free to focus on the … more
Not long ago the SC studio was commissioned to design a flyer for One69A Manchester Screen Printers. This has proven to be a great opportunity to use some new illustration techniques which have come through in recent personal work. The … more
Since developing the trademarks for Dub Smugglers last year, there have been some other things designed for the Manchester based reggae sound system. Most recently has been a range of screen printed items for the crew’s show at Outlook Festival … more
Not long ago the studio was contacted by the good folks at Mungo’s HiFi to design their 2012 summer Tshirts. One was for the Mungo’s HiFi sound system, the other for their record label Scotch Bonnet. Single colour prints with … more
This illustration was started in the summer and developed in between other projects that were at the forefront. The original artwork was drawn onto A2 paper with indian ink using a range of techniques for visual texture. Once completed, Mark Jermyn … more
Not long ago the studio was engaged in an unexpected project. The end of year degree project of Fashion Designer Karen Jessen was being developed when it was suggested that the project needed some graphic design elements to tie everything … more
A short time ago a poster design was created for an event held by Bert Agency. In order to raise money for Christie Charity, Bert approached a number of designers and artists to create something based around the theme of … more
A few self initiated projects have been hatched just lately. One of these is a T-shirt graphic that was made for Raikes Parade, who’s latest EP, Trips, has just dropped. Very recently Raikes played a set at the Future Everything festival, … more
As part of the Future Everything festival, Islington Mill was host to a live show by Ishmael Butler and Tendai Maraire, better known as Shabazz Palaces. From their self titled EP to their latest album Black Up, their music receives special appreciation … more
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
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