by Rosa & Clara Designs.
This print is an illustration of London’s classic umbrella shop, James Smith & Son. Come rain or shine, James Smith & Son has been selling umbrellas since 1830 and the distinctive shopfront is a delight! Printed with red, green and black inks on 200gsm Fabriano Accademia paper.
Size: 21 x 29.7 cm (A4).
Open edition, signed.
Established in 2013 by Jess Hayman, an illustrator, Rosa & Clara Designs was named after her two daughters. Jess has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art and is currently working on her debut children's book. Jess works in a studio at her home in South London, which is equipped with her much-loved risograph printer. She loves experimenting with riso printing, and the bold colours of riso inks, to create illustrations. Before printing, each layer of the artwork is created by hand, using a variety of media including ink, pencil, stamps and collage Jess' prints are often inspired by architecture and shopfronts or foodie delights.