Cranky Pressman

The SOCIETY of ILLUSTRATORS

~ 52nd Annual Exhibition ~

    Cranky Pressman is pleased as Punch to have our piece included in the current Society of Illustrators "Annual Exhibition: Illustrators 52". The work we call 'Old Creative Juices' was created by our old friend the talented and witty David Flaherty. Cheers Dave and congratulations!
    Founded in 1901, The Society is a creative industry and New York institution. The annual show celebrates outstanding illustrative works in three categories; Sequential and Uncommissioned, Book and Editorial, as well as an Advertising and Institutional exhibit where our letterpress print is featured. Opening reception for the Ad category is tonight, March 5, 2010 at the museum’s galleries in New York City’s Upper East Side.

Production notes and copywriting for the piece after jump.

{ A TASTY HOLIDAY GREETING }

¶ We didn't get around to doing a Christmas card ourselves this year what with all those people stopping by spreading their good cheer. So instead we decided to borrow one of our customer's creations. The handiwork is by Parliament of Owls a brand new design collective made up of three ladies who seem to have plenty of mirth, gaiety and creativity to go around.

{ CHRISTMAS CARDS PAST AND FUTURE }

¶ It's that magical time of year again when thoughts turn to self promotion, client Christmas Cards and the joys of holiday production schedules. Usually not known as the jolliest folks around, the holiday season and the magical pieces of artwork it brings can't arrive too early for us. Order your letterpress printing now to avoid rushed and crotchety pressmen later. This is the first in a series of posts where we will share some of the cards Cranky Pressman printed for our talented customers last year.

    One of our favorite card designs, it was printed for Product Superior Company as part of their stationery and card collection. Designed by Jennifer Blanco. the needlepoint inspired artwork is an idea very well suited to the bite impression of letterpress printing technique.