Laura Alice

Illustration and Print

Laura Alice is an artist and printmaker based near Ilkley, where she takes inspiration from the bird life on the moor and surrounding areas. She creates vivid, textural images of birds combined with abstract shapes in a variety of media such as screen print, linocut, collage, paint and risograph.

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Instagram post 2193513688250386278_3409276081 Final day of #MeetTheMakerWeek is about shopping small. 🦉 One of the best things about doing print fairs is getting to meet other awesome indie makers. There is such a strong community, particularly at the smaller fairs. I've met some super inspiring and lovely people this year. Here are some of the beautiful things I've bought from @meksummat and @thebradfordprintfair this year: 'A Garden by the Sea' gold riso printed zine by CJ Reay @blacklodgepress printed at the wonderful @footprintworkerscoop; purse by Queen of 80s prints @xantheprints; pickles zine by legend @youralrightyouare and amazing hug sweater by @imogengerard! 🐦 Shopping small is so important as it means we can keep making original exciting stuff for you to look at, wear, read, eat, gift... And keeps the art and design world fresh. It takes power away from big companies who might be using unsustainable processes, materials and not treating their employees properly. Small businesses are coming from a point of view of creativity, not greed. So you get better quality, handmade, original stuff, which is so much more precious and worth treasuring. Shopping small is better for people, the environment and the economy. 🦆 Thanks for supporting me on my #MeetTheMakerWeek! It's been a really great experience! . . . . #printfair #bradford #zines #shopindependent #shoplocal #indiemakers
Instagram post 2192758738335405099_3409276081 Day 5 of #MeetTheMakerWeek by @joannehawker is about engaging with your audience. So I want to ask you bird lovers, which is your favourite bird? Why? Is there a bird you'd like to see me draw or one I've already done that you particularly like? 🐦 My favourite bird is the nuthatch, with the goldcrest, kingfisher, dipper and common tern being close behind. I love the fact that a nuthatch is accessible, but not too common; you have to look closely for it and if you're lucky you're rewarded with its cheeky upside down face. I have this bird tattooed on my leg I love it so. 🦆 Maybe you have a memorable birding story, where you caught a glimpse of something when you were least expecting it? I remember seeing a kingfisher fly straight across the dual carriageway at the bottom of Westgate in Wakefield as there was a beck running underneath the road! It was amazing. 🦉 I look forward to hearing your stories! . . . #birdillustration #birdwatching #birdingstories #twitcher #favouritebird #printmaking #kingfisher #nuthatch #indiemakers
Instagram post 2192056211012948933_3409276081 Day 4 of #MeetTheMakerWeek by @joannehawker is 'where else?', so I'll share a bit about where I sell my work. 🦅 I sell most of my work through print fairs. I find these the best places to show my products off and where customers are coming who really like prints! This year I have done @manchesterprintfair @thebradfordprintfair @lplprint @meksummat and @burleysummerfestival. All have been a great experience and I've met such lovely inspirational people. I would recommend starting out at the smaller fairs to build your confidence and do a bit of research into ways to display your work. I've gradually built mine up each time and feel like I'm just about getting there with my display! I'm planning on expanding my product range to cushions and mugs as I've noticed the stalls with a variety of products really stand out. 🐦 I also stock my prints at a few lovely shops such as @giddy_arts in Saltaire, @chirpystore in Chapel Allerton and @madeemporium in Cirencester. All of these stockists have been really supportive and although shops take commission, it's helpful to have a few sales ticking over in between fairs. I have chosen stockists that sell bright, handmade, contemporary art and gifts that suit the style of my work. 🦆 I sell quite a few items through Instagram posts as well, which is really great. I have tried Etsy a couple of times, but it's not been worthwhile. I am in the process of building my own online shop (with the help of my super brainy husband!) that I hope to stock over the holidays which will hopefully make my online sales more accessible. So watch this space! 🦉 Photo credit for top left @kaytipeschke . . . #printfair #printmaking #exhibition #birdillustration #stockist #independentretailer #buyhandmade #indiemakers
Instagram post 2191733885469964253_3409276081 Little Owl @paulbateson1983 for #birdingmakesmebetter . . . #birdillustration #littleowl #drawing #poscapen #chinagraph
Instagram post 2191330266966796207_3409276081 Day 3 for #MeetTheMakerWeek by @joannehawker is my 'behind the scenes' pics. 🦉 Process is a big part of my practice. I generate imagery for my screen positives and other work by hand using drawing, collage and painting. I collect vintage bird books and reference books which I use to help me develop my interpretation of my bird imagery. 🐦 Screen printing and linocut are two of my favourite processes. I love the graphic, layered qualities of screen and the hand-cut irregular marks created through lino. I love working @leedsprintworkshop on these processes, where they have a great set up and it's affordable to access. 🦆 As I mentioned in my first post, I have to fit this all in around a part time job and parenting. I do most of my drawing, painting and prep on an evening and book into the print workshop on weekends and holidays when my very supportive husband can look after the kids. I feel very lucky to be able to make this work and be creative. 🦅 Thanks for reading! . . . . #birdillustration #printmaking #drawing #painting #linocut #screenprinting #creativeprocess
Instagram post 2190723482962989722_3409276081 Day 2 of #MeetTheMakerWeek from @joannehawker is showing my range of products. 🐦 Most of my work features birds, but I also use a lot of abstract shapes and patterns. The birds are a favourite with my customers, but I still love making abstract stuff! I make a range of handmade prints and cards using screen printing, linocut and risograph techniques in a variety of sizes. 🦉 I also make one-off paintings and collage/drawings to exhibit. Some of these have been inspired by or created alongside a project I'm involved with called #birdingmakesmebetter with poet @paulbateson1983. We both got into bird watching as a way to improve our mental health after difficult times and this played a big part in our recoveries. 🦜 I also make badges and tote bags, as having some more affordable products at print fairs is nice to reach a wider range of customers. I am thinking of making some screen printed cushions for next year, what do you think? A big bird shaped cushion, maybe featuring my stonechat in the first image?! 🦅 Thanks for reading! . . . #birdillustration #printmaking #stonechat #goldcrest #kingfisher #greatspottedwoodpecker #rook #indiemakers #buyhandmade
Instagram post 2190013313425647385_3409276081 I'm having a go at #meetthemakerweek and this is my #elevatorpitch! Thanks to @joannehawker! 🦆 I have chosen to include my two little girls in these pictures because I often forget that I am trying to fit my own practice around not only lecturing for 3 days, but also being a mum of two small children! I am constantly comparing myself to other practitioners and feel bad that I'm not more prolific, but I do actually do quite a lot with a very small window of opportunity each week! 🐦 I make prints, paintings and collages inspired by natural forms and birds. My work is brightly coloured and often includes lots patterns and textures inspired by my love of all things kitsch and punk. Can you make birdwatching punk? That's kind of what I try to do! I also have a textiles background, so that inspires the approach and media I use in my illustrations. 🦅 I make my work at home and at @leedsprintworkshop, which I really love as it means I get to meet lots of like minded creative people. I also love a good print fair and find these are the best outlet for my work and great way to create a lovely, inspiring and supportive network. 🦉 Thanks for reading! . . . #printmaking #birdillustration #screenprint #painting #illustration #indiemakers
Instagram post 2188514664933769212_3409276081 All set up @meksummat alongside legend @youralrightyouare and so many other awesome sellers and yummy food! Come say hi! . . . #printfair #artfair #saltaire #bradford #printmaking #birdillustration #shopindependent #christmasfair
Instagram post 2185948339631886293_3409276081 Excited to be selling my prints @meksummat on Saturday sharing a table with superstar @youralrightyouare! . . . #printfair #artfair #veganfood #christmasfair #saltaire #bradford
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