Born in 1974, Mark studied illustration at the Glasgow School of Art and then completed an MA in Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art.
Taking his inspiration from the flora and fauna of the British countryside, Mark Hearld works across a number of mediums, producing limited edition lithographic and linocut prints, unique paintings, collages and hand-painted ceramics. Mark hold tremendous admiration for artist/designers such as Bawden, Piper, Nash – artists well regarded for their forays into the world of commercial design.
Selected commissions:
Faber & Faber; Tate Museums; A First Book of Nature published by Walker Books. In Autumn 2012 Merrell Books published Mark Hearld’s Work Book – the first book devoted to Mark’s work.
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Daniel Bugg is the founder of Penfold Press, a printmaking studio and publisher based near York. After graduating from The Royal College of Art in 2000, Dan shifted his focus away from his own work and towards collaborative printmaking. He acts as both publisher and printer, and this dual role has allowed him to support and develop printmaking with a small group of like-minded artists. Working alongside Dan, the artist is encouraged to develop a sense of playfulness and explore the creative possibilities of printmaking.
Dan fosters a collaborative environment, prioritising spontaneity and the unique qualities of screen printing, particularly the layering of transparent colours, to help the artist achieve their vision. This has resulted in a body of work that shares a sense of joint endeavour and celebrates the collaborative process.
One of the great strengths of the Penfold Press is the sense that we are all in it together, artist and printmaker working as one to develop and realise an idea. The studio itself is not a huge commercial space. Instead, it is a place where artists, family, and friends often come together. This sense of family enhances the feeling of togetherness and offers an alternative to commercial printing.