Paul Hunter, Arborvitae, Pottawatomi Conservation Area
Sumi ink and Beam watercolour on Seichosen Kozo heritage washi
We set aside a small area of Grey Gallery every month to showcase the work of local artists who use Japanese papers in their practice. Whether it be bookbnding, or collage or painting, drawing or printmaking the results when using the high quality papers sourced from the Japanese Paper Place are always outstanding. Paul Hunter of Mammoth Hall Press is known for his printmaking but these paintings on heritage washi are absolutely incredible. If you are interested in showing work please get in touch.
Wood engravings by Gerard Brender à Brandis
We always have a large selection available, covering many different subjects
Gerard Brender à Brandis began his career as an artist specializing in wood engraving in 1965, and is a master of his craft. His engravings are based on his own sketches of subjects from nature, including landscapes, old buildings and still life. Some hand-coloured examples are also available. Every engraving is hand-printed on quality paper.
Many more are available in-store
Zinnia
A Recent Acquisition: Vintage Scraps
All of you who love paper in all its manifestations will appreciate these chromolithographed and embossed sheets of decals (often referred to also as scraps), dating back to the 1950s. These are the real deal, not reproductions, and were painstakingly designed and printed in Germany. Perfect for all types of collage, or even as a framed piece of artwork. Full sheets are $15.00 and we also have smaller envelopes of partial sheets and singles.
Japanese paper
chiyogami
We carry a selection of decorative papers, including many
patterns of beautiful silk-screended chiyogami
washi for artists
Many types of nautural Japanese papers both hand-made and marchine-made are available in large sheets, or in packages, so that you can try out a few pieces to see how they perform with your media of choice.
katazomi-shi
this type of decorative paper is stencilled and comes in a wide range of colours and patterns