RSARY SUPPLE ANNIVE MEN H T T 10
CREATIVE SERVICES & BUSINESSES
Iron Oxide A RT SU PPLI E S
“I believe everyone should have easy access to high-quality and affordable art supplies in a brick and mortar store where they can get information from knowledgeable staff. I wanted this so badly I opened Iron Oxide in January 2014. Through sharing of knowledge we achieve this and grow with our arts community. I care deeply about your art practice and love the kismet that happens in the store.” — WILLOW FRIDAY, ARTIST/OWNER
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CELEBR ATING 10 YEARS
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orty issues later, this magazine for the creative and curious is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a milestone for any magazine, let alone for an independent publisher. It’s an accomplishment that is shared with UPPERCASE’s talented contributors and you, its loyal subscribers. Without your enthusiasm for the magazine—sharing with your friends, your colleagues and on social media—we wouldn’t continue to grow. Without your generosity in subscribing, we wouldn’t be able to consistently publish our ideas with ink on paper. As publisher, editor and designer, I am inspired and motivated by the UPPERCASE community on a daily basis—you mean a great deal to me! But this community stretches beyond print. Through the pages of the magazine and connections made online, our community has hatched and nurtured countless other creative endeavours. In this Anniversary Supplement, I invite you to get to know more of UPPERCASE’s friends and supporters. They’re independent, enterprising and talented creatives—just like us! J A N I N E VA N G O O L publisher, editor, designer S U B S C R I B E O R R E N E W AT U P P E R C A S E M A G A Z I N E .C O M .
TENNILLE SHUSTER
R C O V ES T ARTI
DAVIE, FLORIDA , USA
My approach to the cover design uses abstracted tree rings to communicate the concept of longevity, and to symbolize the annual growth of the magazine. I included a variety of artistic mediums and materials, representing the varied topics covered within the publication over the past decade. I’m an illustrator, designer, educator, mom of two sassy girls and one cuddly pup, and an all-around conceptual creative. I love to get loose on the letterpress, work in watercolour, dabble in drawing and conceptualize on the computer. After graduating with a BFA in graphic design from James Madison University, I worked professionally both in-house and in agencies as a graphic designer, illustrator and package designer. After that valuable time spent focusing on professional practice, I returned to academia and earned my MFA in graphic design from Florida Atlantic University. I continue my practice and also began my career in art education as a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University, where I serve as associate professor of art and design. I love illustration and design, and I love to share it with the world. tennillustrator.com @tennillustrator
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S I N C E 1 9 9 9, STARSHAPED has stayed true to the original craft of letterpress, disregarding the naysayers who claim antique metal and wood type is too limiting for quality design. As an old-fashioned shop with solid presswork and hard-working midwestern gumption, Starshaped is one of the few shops in the country striving to print like it’s 1929, promote like it’s 1999 and preserve the art of physical typography so print will never die!
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A R T I S T B O O K S · B R OA D S I D E S
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
B U S I N E S S CA R D S · S TAT IO N E RY P O S T E R S · OR N A M E N T D E S I G N · PA C K A G I N G · I N V I TAT I O N S ·
And for aspiring letterpress printers... visit The Weekend Printer for tips & tricks! www.starshaped.com/weekendprinter
Iceberg Alley
Explore design. Jan Peterknecht
Master Goldsmith St. John’s, NL 709.682.6882 janpeterknechtdesigns.com B L A C K B I R D L E T T E R P R E S S @blackbirdletterpress
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MY GIANT STRAWBERRY ANNE BUTERA
The thrill of the first flower unfurling in spring. The bliss of a sun-warm tomato eaten straight from the vine. The perfection of a handful of acorns discovered on a walk. There’s magic in even the most ordinary bits of nature. Let’s savour it together. Art. Fabric. Classes. Inspiration.
MAÏA’S T WINKLE MINIATURES
KIRSTEN K ATZ ART & DESIGN
MAIA BISSON
SYDNE Y, AUSTR ALIA
I’m a maker of unique handmade miniature items and accessories. Come share my love of miniatures, books and paper!
Kirsten Katz is an illustrator and surface pattern designer who designs for numerous markets, including textiles, paper products, home décor, gifts and apparel. Kirsten’s artwork is a combination of hand-drawn illustration, painting, mixed media and digital design that is inspired by flowers, colour and nature.
Pictured: Paper quilled pieces and hand-thrown pottery.
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@twinkleminiatures maiastwinklemin.etsy.com
THE LEF T BR AIN ARTIST PODCAST
VER A HOWARD ILLUSTR ATION
ELEGANTE VIRGULE
SUZANNE REDMOND
LONDON, UK
Suzanne Redmond talks with artists about their artwork, techniques and how they’ve created a successful business. She’s chosen artists who work hard at exhibiting their art, teaching and finding unusual opportunities. The Left Brain Artist podcast can be found on her website, iTunes or other podcast apps.
I’m a visual storyteller with a fascination for finding light in dark places, and my quirky characters are often described as “beautifully ugly.” I am always happy to help bring ideas to life and meet like-hearted people along the way, so get in touch :)
Shouldn’t your everyday accessories be eco-friendly and reusable yet elegant & stylish? Organic makeup remover wipes, chic drawstring lingerie or shoe bags, always fully lined or even reversible. Customizable quilts, quilted notebook covers and novelties. All designed and handmade in Montreal with love @EleganteVirgule
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MONTREAL, CANADA
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GRILLED CHEESE MAGA ZINE
INK WELL MODERN HANDMADE
LINDA CASSADY
HALIFAX, NS, CANADA
I’ve been an illustrator and designer since college graduation, but have been art-making since I was able to hold a crayon. Growing up as an artist taught me the importance of observation; my creative career has revealed the power of listening.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Subscribe your children to Grilled Cheese, a Montreal-based Risographprinted magazine! Published three times a year, Grilled Cheese seeks to present new and original content to children ages two to ten. We rely on beautiful illustrations and bilingual texts to stimulate children’s imagination and promote their taste for reading.
Crafted with care, made with love to delight and inspire. The downtown boutique showcases an array of handmade products by over 200 independent artists. Find art prints, homewares, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, apothecary and other great gift ideas! Shop online too!
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@thelindacassady
SNOW Y TREES IN AL ASK A
HIGHLIGHT REAL PODCAST
KET TLE OF FISH DESIGN
Thank you UPPERCASE for 10 years of visual joy!
AL ASKA , UNITED STATES
LETSHIGHLIGHTREAL.COM
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Living in North Pole, Alaska, has been an inspiration to me to create art that reflects our northern landscape. This gift tag is one of many printed pieces I have enjoyed designing for my business and it depicts the beautiful, snowy trees I see outside my window all winter long.
Want to live a life that lights YOU up? Host Josephine Kimberling interviews creatives who authentically share their highlight REAL—times when they had to get clear, pivot, shift their mindsets and persevere in order to live their best lives. Come listen and let’s get REAL together.
It’s been 25 years, and I still love what I do... bringing order and visual form to printed materials and digital content. UPPERCASE is my inspiration, a comfort blanket for my love of the tactile, of print and now fabric. Who knew seam allowance and bleed could be so similar!
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@letshighlightreal
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B OT A N I C PA T T E R N
Inspired by the mysterious world of carnivorous plants, Fool’s Paradise is a botanic pattern created by Dan Lehman in collaboration with Indiesew. This design includes over 100 individual illustrations completed with brush and ink, all of which represent real carnivorous plant species from around the world. Learn more about the design process at danlehman.com/fools-paradise Purchase as fabric, gift wrap, or wallpaper from spoonflower.com/profiles/danlehman
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CAT CHRISTOPHERSON
HAND-PAINTED STONES
LISA CANZI
BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM
MARCY HORSWILL DESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR & DESIGNER
Hello lovely creatives! I’m a surface pattern designer based in Bristol, United Kingdom. I established my design studio last year, specializing in bold, contemporary prints for homewares. I truly love my job, and aim simply to bring a touch of joy; we all need a bit of that in our lives!
Perfect for practising mindfulness, meditation or other mental health therapies, each focus stone is carefully hand painted with an original design in acrylic ink. The stones are collected along river beds and beaches on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Discover mindfulness, find focus.
Inspired by flora and fauna, the pretty and the curious, I specialize in fresh, detailed illustrations and design for books, games and packaging. If you are a maker, writer or entrepreneur with a project that needs artwork and design, get in touch.
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WINGS, WORMS, AND WONDER
YU-CHEN TSENG DESIGN & ILLUSTR ATION
HELEN HIEBERT STUDIO
KELLY JOHNSON
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Slow down, spark wonder and creatively connect with the nature right outside your door! Kelly of Wings, Worms, and Wonder connects humans of all ages with nature, through her in-person and online nature journaling classes, books and lifestyle items. Get inspired to make space for art and nature each day!
Yu-Chen is a graphic designer and illustrator who takes inspiration from nature, textiles, vintage goods and storybooks. She enjoys creating art outside of work which allows her to express herself fully through whimsical illustrations.
Discover new ways of working with paper! Weave Into Winter is a 30-day online class/challenge. We’ll create a weaving a day while exploring a variety of papers and techniques in a supportive community. Innovative Book Structures features six weekly projects that can morph into books, sculptures, lanterns, garments and more.
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ONLINE PAPER ART CL ASSES
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BRANDING & WEB DESIGN FOR CREATIVES
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FELT SCULPTURE FELT SCULPTURE Learn Hand Sewing and Learn Hand Sewing and Patternmaking in 11 Projects Patternmaking in 11 Projects
by Marianne McCann by Marianne McCann An instructional, beginner-level book forfor allall An instructional, beginner-level book teaches handwork skills through agesages thatthat teaches handwork skills through 11 increasingly complex projects, including 11 increasingly complex projects, including aa Gnome, Owl, and Monarch Butterfly. Readers Gnome, Owl, and Monarch Butterfly. Readers will also discover history of felt, explore will also discover the the history of felt, explore the creative process, resources the creative process, andand findfind resources forfor further learning. Perfect for teachers in further learning. Perfect for teachers in thethe classroom orhome! at home! classroom or at Available on Amazon and on Available on Amazon and on marianne-mccann.squarespace.com
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Arts & Crafts / Nonfiction Arts & Crafts / Nonfiction Softcover | 80 pp. | 8.5 in W x 11 in H Softcover | 80 pp. | 8.5 in W x 11 in H $17.95 USD | ISBN: 978-0-692-02565-9
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