The French Paper Blog
What motivated you to become a part of the gig poster community? Like a lot of poster artists, I’m a musician myself, so I got my start by making flyers for my own band as well as friends’ bands. I...
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Flatstock was flooded with immense amounts of talent, and the majority of these artists expressed their creativity on French Paper. The range of different cardstock canvases included Orange Fizz Pop-Tone to Madero Beach Speckletone. Even Andy from Starman Press used Pink Patterned Mod-Tone for his Flatstock exclusive poster. Each individual showcased vibrant color palettes and detail-oriented prints that drew viewers in.
If you find a vibrant poster printed on Manila Yellow Kraft, chances are it was signed by Tom Shaw, the man behind T. Shaw Designs. Shaw creates unique posters for clients and various shows and markets.
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Let us introduce you to a long time French Paper enthusiast, Patrick Barber. Barber highlights his career in the print. From working within the music scene to finding immense enjoyment in working with vintage presses. Barber shares tidbits of his adventures throughout his time in the print world.
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My name is Chris Estrada, I’m a printmaker in Southern California who operates under Farewell Transmission Prints. I taught myself as a teenager with a borrowed kit, failed to read the directions, and did everything in the hardest way possible. But I still managed to make something myself which fueled my career.
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