What do you make?
I make super bright, cheeky, affordable art. If you like typography posters but are sick to death of 'keep calm and carry on' my work's for you.
Why would you buy something handmade?
because all the nicest things I find are handmade.
Where else might we see your work?
All over the place – it seems to have a life of its own. My 'Lemons' poster is a total tart – it's always popping up on other people's blogs and in newspapers; I'm sure I don't know half the places it's been :)
Oh and you can find me in a few shops now: the wonderful 'Swonderful, the beautiful Workroom in Clevedon and Donna Hay's General Store in Sydney. And of course on Felt.
How did you get into your craft?
I started Dear Colleen after quitting my day job, having no job or money really is the best incentive I've ever found. I've always enjoyed thinking up funny sayings and jokes so it was a straightforward move to start turning these into posters.
Do you have formal training or qualifications in your craft?
Yes, I have a Masters in Graphic Design and have both worked and tutored in this field for a number of years now.
Is there a philosophy behind your work?
"Treat people as you would like to be treated, karma's only a bitch if you are." A friend just sent me that quote and it pretty much sums up how I feel about business. In online selling word of mouth is everything so you have to be good to people and let's face it, you should be good to people anyway.
What are your favourite materials, tools and/or processes?
Words, imaginations and whatever materials I need to make my ideas a reality.
dearcolleen.felt.co.nz
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