Jul 02
UPPERCASE in your space
Posted in: Issue 14Issue #14 is popping up all over. Share your pictures, illustrations and written reactions to the magazine with us via twitter (@uppercasemag). We love to see where and how you experience UPPERCASE.
Jun 22
Excellent ABC
Posted in: Issue 14
Ring Master
ParadeIn preparation for Issue #14 and its focus on children’s illustration, I thought we would share a visually interesting ABC book. The vibrant, simple and striking illustrations in ABC is for Circus by Patrick Hruby have quickly earned it a spot on the most-requested list in my house.
Queen
Apr 19
Emily Chalmers: Caravan, Flea Market Style, Modern Vintage Style… Chances are, you love Emily’s styling aesthetic as much as I do. Emily generously wrote the introduction to Tif Fussell‘s Dottie Angel book and though she and Tif were acquainted, I had not yet had the pleasure of meeting Emily in person. We arranged to meet for the Thursday vintage market at Old Spitalfields Market. Emily has a 4-month old (beautiful!) daughter who napped in her white pram while we strolled the booths.
Emily’s old and new, mix and match style makes for homey and eclectic rooms—as well as a unique personal clothing style. I always admire people who can wear vintage pieces, but it never seems to suit me. I loved the textures and contrasts of her outfit.
The child’s rolltop desk was something we both instantly were drawn to. Emily’s daughter will get use this as she grows older and arrangements were made to bring it home.
The pile of letters spelled “coiffeur” and were only sold as a set (not to us, sadly.)
I could easily start a collection of antique ink bottles, but I resist the urge!
Me in my yellow jacket besides some typewriters. I have seen a lot of Londoners in the past week and I have not seen a single soul wearing a yellow slicker.
I would have purchased the tin sign “World’s Greatest Weekly for Women” if it would have fit in my luggage.
Apr 04
Sloppy Chevron Tote by Imaginary Animal
Trends: Chevrons and Zigzags
Zigs and zags: the chevron is very popular in design and craft right now. We’re looking for submissions of handmade or design products that use this motif prominently (sorry, no illustrations this time, if you want to submit illustration, enter the “What’s in a Name” call above). Submissions should be 6 inches wide at 300dpi and uploaded here. Please follow the directions and fill in the submission form at that link.
DEADLINE April 30.
Apr 04
Call for submissions: What’s in a Name?
Posted in: Issue 14
What’s in a name?
Illustrate, illuminate, design or otherwise render your first name in a way that expresses who you are. Submissions should be 6 inches wide at 300dpi and uploaded here. Please follow the directions and fill in the submission form at that link.
DEADLINE April 30.
Apr 04
What I’m working on this week…
Posted in: Issue 14
Here are some shots of my inspiration whiteboard. I admit that it is completely styled for this photo and for the Evernote people who came by the office last week to make a video. The fact that people were coming all the way from California to film my studio was a big push to do some major spring-cleaning! On the board are some of my favourite notes and messages from readers and contributors; inspiring papers, fabrics and buttons; souvenirs from The Creative Connection, Alt Summit and Renegade Craft Fairs; a ribbon from one of the first gallery shows I put on back in 2005… Lots of good stuff that the packrat in me could never throw away.
So what am I working on this week? My to-do list is quite long with lots of small tasks between the big ones—I have a lot to organize, prepare and plan for my upcoming trip to the London Book Fair. I’m designing and writing a book and magazine catalog, highlighting my publishing efforts to interested parties attending the Book Fair. For the magazine, most of the content for issue #14 has been assigned, with the exception of few features for which I have to compose some email requests. This week is also First Thursday and we’re having an UPPERCASE party! So cupcakes have been ordered, decorations are here, prizes have been procured and need to be assembled. (Yes, prizes!)
More frequent blog posts and original photography are also on my to-do list! Stop by again this afternoon for pictures of my neighbour E.G. Forge’s studio.
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