It's been a while since I last posted here. The amount of time I've been able to dedicate to this blog, which I've done since 2006, has diminished over the past month. Nowadays, I find myself spending most of my time on Instagram and my ongoing projects.

However, a remarkable change of pace occurred last week when I received an invitation to speak at Creative Works in Memphis. It was an incredible experience to finally meet in person all those "old friends" I've made throughout the years, primarily by showcasing their work and spreading the inspiration they've provided me. Numerous people spoke about "Graphic Exchange" and how it has been a source of inspiration for them.

 

 

 

 

The reunion at Creative Works was exceptional, and I must credit Josh Horton for his fantastic work in bringing together a diverse group of creative individuals with the goal of inspiring others. It was truly inspiring to connect with personalities such as Allan Peter, Rob Zilla, Ken Barber from House Industries, Jeremy Cowart, and many more, all sharing our unique creative journeys. I was also part of the market and it was so great to see people discovering the books and playing cards. 

This encounter rekindled my passion for "Graphic Exchange," and I hope to breathe new life into it, as I have been missing it dearly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like creative challenges. When Adobe Stock asked me to create a magazine cover using Adobe Stock assets, I took the opportunity to start a project that I had in mind for a long time: The Mr Cup Gazette, a thematic journal for inspiration. I have created a video to show you the whole creative process, from developing the idea, to the final version to the first edition. My episode is dedicated to letterpress printing. #AdobePartner

 

 

 

 

The idea is to explain you what is letterpress printing and how I use it for my project !

 

 

The assets I use for the project are from Adobe stock and this series of printing in letterpress is so good. 

 

 

 

I hope I can print it soon or later but for now you can see the video on Adobe channel or download the pdf here. 

 

Hope you are fine. I started this blog in June... 2006! Yes, 15 years ago. If I always post often on it, I slow down a little for the past months as, well, I can not be everywhere. Same for social media, I mainly focus on Instagram and daily posts there. But here are a few updates of the recent projects and achievements! 

 

This is my current project: Celebrating spectacular typography creations with a visual book & letterpress prints. Sanborn Fire Protection Maps were originally created back in the 1860s to assess buildings and homes before insurance companies issued fire protection policies. If they are frequently used by historians for the important information they gave on cities, what always fascinated me about these maps is the typographic work done on each city name. I spend hours documenting all this legacy and order them alphabetically. Passionate by print, I want to give these a new life with letterpress prints and a book. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Crossed Key Society is a collection of 6 playing cards decks inspired by Europe's Grandest and Greatest Historic Hotels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was my big project. Everything is now available (except sold-out limited items of course). The last items are the dice and coins!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all for your support! 

 

Another breathtaking item and design but Chad Michael ! They are now available in the mrcup-shop.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

now available in the mrcup-shop.com