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Globally inspired block prints and cards designed by Alex George Hughes

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Creative Business Lessons Learned in My First Year

Dallas Skyline Block Print

My first twelve months in business have taught me these tips on thinking strategically, planning ahead, and avoiding burnout with your creative business.

Posted byAlex HughesNovember 18, 2016Posted inBusinessTags:Business GoalsLeave a comment on Creative Business Lessons Learned in My First Year

How to Make a Potato Block Print

How to make a block print with a potato

Potato printing is a great affordable craft, and you can do so many things with it! You can print on notecards like I did, or make your own fabric, tote bags, journals, wrapping paper, or anything else you can think of.

Read on for instructions on how to make your very own potato print.

Posted byAlex HughesOctober 29, 2016Posted inCreative ResourcesTags:potato printing, tutorialsLeave a comment on How to Make a Potato Block Print

What to Do in Florence, Italy

The view of Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River

I visited Florence five years ago, and fell in love with the city. It is the capital of the region of Tuscany and his home to beautiful Renaissance art and architecture, as well as various parks and gardens. It’s golden-colored buildings inspired the Florence print, with light reflecting off of the Arno River below.

Posted byAlex HughesSeptember 25, 2016Posted inPrints, travelTags:florence, travel, Travel GuidesLeave a comment on What to Do in Florence, Italy

What to Do in Cinque Terre, Italy

Cliffs above Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy

Our visit to the beautiful coastal town of Cinque Terre inspired a series of prints in a brand-new style!

Posted byAlex HughesSeptember 14, 2016Posted intravelTags:Cinque Terre, Travel GuidesLeave a comment on What to Do in Cinque Terre, Italy

The Canals of Burano, Italy Linocut Print

Burano, Italy Block Print

Burano is an island off the coast of Italy that is best known for two things: its colorful homes and intricate handmade lace work. The brightly colored buildings were the perfect inspiration for a print!

Posted byAlex HughesSeptember 10, 2016Posted inPrints, travelTags:burano, travel, veniceLeave a comment on The Canals of Burano, Italy Linocut Print

A Brand-New Venice Print

Venice Block Print

The beautiful city of Venice inspired the second new print in the City Streets series. The city was built on a lagoon, and consequently there are no streets or cars…people either walk or travel by boat.

Posted byAlex HughesSeptember 4, 2016Posted inPrints, travelTags:travel, veniceLeave a comment on A Brand-New Venice Print

Antoni Gaudí and the Barcelona Print

Barcelona Block Print by Wandering Paper Co.

As those of you following me on Instagram know, I recently took a trip to Spain and Italy with my family, so I decided to make a print for the places we visited. Here’s the inspiration behind the first addition to the City Streets series: the Barcelona print!

Posted byAlex HughesAugust 27, 2016Posted inPrints, travelTags:barcelona, travelLeave a comment on Antoni Gaudí and the Barcelona Print

Our Cut Paper Wedding Inspired by Tord Boontje

Philip and Alex Hughes

Our wedding was an awesome creative project, all to celebrate the day I married my very best friend! I even made some block printed invitations for the occasion.

Posted byAlex HughesAugust 13, 2016Posted inPersonalTags:filter building, love, tord boontje, weddingLeave a comment on Our Cut Paper Wedding Inspired by Tord Boontje

How to Make a Block Print Part 2: Printing

How to Make a Block Print with Speedball

Here’s how I make my prints using my carved rubber block. For instructions on how to carve the blocks, see Part 1.

Posted byAlex HughesMarch 9, 2016Posted inCreative ResourcesTags:block printing, tutorialsLeave a comment on How to Make a Block Print Part 2: Printing

How to Make a Block Print Part 1: Carving Your Block

Carving a Speedball Rubber Block for Block Printing

If you’re looking for a fun Spring Break project, why not try making a linocut print? Here are instructions for how I make mine, with materials and photos included. Have fun!

Posted byAlex HughesMarch 4, 2016Posted inCreative ResourcesTags:block printing, tutorialsLeave a comment on How to Make a Block Print Part 1: Carving Your Block

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