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The Moomins have been celebrating their 80th anniversary, and I've produced some new prints to contribute to the occasion. The heterogeneous tribe have a modern feel, and their reputation – and that of their artist, Tove Jansson – is still growing.

My licence to print and sell the fabulous French icons Asterix and co will come to an end – after more than a decade – at the end of June. Now's the time to buy ...

Just printed: Gnasher's in a good mood.  Dennis the Menace's companion, a Beano favourite in his own right, first appeared in the comic's issue 1362, back in the rebellious 1960s. Gnasher is a black-haired Abyssinian Wire-Haired Tripe Hound exclaims "gnash!" instead of barking. The print is a two-ink design: here are photos showing the red ink first (the lightest ink is always put down first), then the black ink goes down (using a sheet of acetate to register it accurately) and the finished article.  Finally, four prints dry on my wall-mounted drying rack.  As usual, the paper I've used is lovely...

The final prints dry on the rack, with the yellow, red and black ink all applied.  Four prints dry, with just the red and yellow. The yellow ink on the screen.  The yellow and red are on the page. The red is on the page.

Just dropped! Prints featuring Gnasher, Asterix, Obelix, Popeye, Oor Wullie, and the Bash Street Kids. Bold, collectible, and ready to hang.  This week I'm launching the first raft of the new season's new editions:    – Teacher tells the Bash Street Kids that ... he's kindly arranged ballet lessons for them.   – Gnasher enjoys a gag.  – Obelix and Asterix come home from a hunting expedition laden with wild boar. – Popeye is in a reflective, even tender, mood as he recalls an encounter. – Oor Wullie gets his collar felt.  – The End. From The Victor.    I hope...