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This top-ranking officer has lost his cabriolet at the last night´s poker session. His opponent had a royal flush. Himself he just had a double pair. Today all his subordinated soldiers have to do exercises.

Freistil Black

"Paint it Black! The biennial of European commercial illustration in book form - Freistil - reveals the breadth and the evolution of culture of illustration. Here, you will discover talents, aspects and technical finesses, not to mention the trends of a culture that develops rapidly and is distinguished by the daring to take clear, individual standpoints. Editor Raban Ruddigkeit is also showing his daring by using only black and white works for this year´s issue of Freistil. Through this pointed reduction The Black Issue, nonetheless printed in four colours and extra black plus lacquer, brings the technical quality of European illustration to light and, in the editorial section, encourages us to sound out realms beyond shades of grey..."
Words: Freistil Black, www.freistil-online.de
Two of my linocuts are included in this fantastic issue.

Fashion for Festivals

"Those long, warm evenings, flowers in full bloom, McDonalds Summer Menu back on sale...yes, it’s time to throw off those thermals and start planning the fun-filled months to come. Many will have already made their plans for festival season, tickets and tents at the ready, but as mum always told us, it’s the details that count. Once you’ve packed your babywipes and Peaches approved Hunter wellies it’s time think headgear. Who better to turn to than Milliner extraordinaire Stephen Jones. Currently riding high at the V&A with his very own retrospective, Supersweet discovers there’s more behind those couture creations than meets the eye… [...]"
Words: Lena Dystant
Read more: www.supersweet.org