Hi I’m Hannah

I am a printmaker and illustrator based in Suffolk, on the eastern edge of England, but I’m always dreaming of the mountains…

I grew up wandering the woodlands, rivers and coastline of Suffolk, which instilled in me a fascination with the sights and rhythms of our natural world. Alongside the nature on my doorstep, I am especially inspired by mountain landscapes, with Scotland providing the greatest source of my inspiration. Like many, I experience a sense of profound wonder and peace when immersed in nature and I seek to capture that feeling in my work.

Drawing on location is an intrinsic part of my process and often where the ideas for future prints emerge. I am lucky to have a circle of kindred spirits who share this love of being outside in almost any weather to simply be and observe the landscape around us.

My prints are created by hand in my studio in Suffolk, usually using linocut, monoprint and letterpress techniques. Each print is lovingly hand carved and hand printed one colour and layer at a time by me on my vintage Vandercook printing press, affectionately known as Vincent. It’s a labour of love that reflects my passion for printmaking’s heritage and the beauty of the handmade.

If you feel my work and approach would be a good fit for your project, I am available for illustration and print commissions, so please get in touch via email hannahfarthing@gmail.com to discuss your ideas.

Selected Clients, Galleries & Stockists

ÒR ~ Isle of Skye

Cambridge Contemporary Crafts ~ Cambridge

Thrive ~ Suffolk

Smith & Co ~ Suffolk

Qualifications

MA in Illustration, Edinburgh College of Art (2021)

PGCE (Art & Design), University of Suffolk (2020)

BA Illustration, Cambridge School of Art (2017)

Foundation (Art & Design), Suffolk New College (2013)

Internships

Hatch Show Print, Nashville, USA (2016),

Typoretum, Essex, UK (2017)