In tandem with our exciting new website launch we also have some unique new prints by Speedy Graphito to add to the Freeway Editions collection! These one of a kind pieces were recently made here in Los Angeles.
While here on the west coast in July-August 2014, Speedy Graphito worked with our print shop Serio Press to create a new series of original hand-painted screen prints entitled “Angel Demon” and “Smiley”. Each print features two artist created characters exemplifying Speedy Graphito’s signature satirical style.

This screen-printing (also known as serigraphy) process is all done by hand from start to finish.

First Step:

In our studio here in Los Angeles, Speedy Graphito painted a series of unique designs for each paper piece. These designs served as a background for the artist created ink-block stencil, which is later applied in the screen-printing process.

Second Step:

The series of twenty-four paper pieces are taken to the shop for the screen-printing. Each piece of art paper is placed under a framed woven mesh screen, which supports an ink-block stencil. The stencil forms open holes in the mesh for the ink to be transferred through onto the paper. This is done by hand with a large squeegee, which forces the ink through the mesh openings and onto the printing surface.
The process is repeated for each piece two times with two different colors. 

Third Step:

Back in the studio Speedy Graphito hand-painted and enhanced each print with a series of original graphics, illustrations, and paint splatters. 

Enjoy this little glimpse at Speedy Graphito’s artistic process!

View the “Angel Demon” and “Smiley” collections of hand-painted screen prints on Freeway Editions.

Click here to learn more about French artist Speedy Graphito.