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Starch Green is the studio of two artist designers - Kate Fishenden and Jonathan Mercer.
Individually they are artists producing their own unique works. Jonathan's prints are rooted in the craft of wood engraving, printed on his Albion press. Kate creates watercolours and screen prints that express her love of nature and flowers through layers of translucent colours.
Together they create design solutions for clients, usually independent businesses local to their West London studio. Their sharp, strategic minds get below the surface of a problem; their sensitive, crafted design delivers beautiful branding.
Their design is informed by their artist practice. The eye of the artist underlies their design intuition and composition. As graphic designers and printmakers they love solving problems and the joy of multiples.
Artists At Home 2025
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Friday 13th June - 6.00pm, Saturday 14th -11.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday 15th - 11.00am - 6.00pm.
Yes it’s that time again - we are delighted to be part of Artists at Home 2025 open studios.
Founded by Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden in 1973, and as far as we know the oldest open studio event, this year it features 100 artists in 72 studios covering Chiswick, Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith.
Why not join us for a glass of wine and a chat on Friday night - 6.00pm - 9.00pm.
Latest print launch - Sunflowers in Purple Jug
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Sunflowers in Purple Splatterware Jug, Katewas inspired by the sunshine gorgeousness of sunflowers, she painted a watercolour of this arrangement that Tansy created for her birthday party last year.
She then made hand-drawn separations for each of the 12 colours and printed them at Putney School of Art. Available now framed at Picture's Summer Show on Shepherd's Bush Road.
The Elder Press Cafe
The Elder Press
We worked with Lindsay Elder, found of The Elder Press, to develop the name and visual identity for the café in South Black Lion Lane. This year we created a map of the local area illustrating the rich artistic heritage surrounding the café. Why not drop into the café to get your copy?
We also publish a monthly newsletter for The Elder Press which features a quiz on the area (hint: the map will really help you with the answers!). Sign-up for the newsletter on The Elder Press website - there is a free coffee or pastry in it for the lucky winners!
Many of our prints and products are set within a theme of subject - we call these COLLECTIONS - we often revisit these themes or locations and add to them over time...
The Elder Press Cafe Doggyfesto
Our Latest project for the cafe is the Doggyfesto. Whilst The Elder Press Cafe welcomes dogs, it’s important that a certain etiquette is in place for their behaviour.
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A tale from besides the Thames - our work for The Elder Press Cafe
In the April of 2019 we received a short email entitled ‘Branding’ and enquiring if we would like to work on a new cafe project.
Well, yes!..
Making a Sense of Place
A tunnel of greenery stretching ahead up a steep hill. The high banks of the road verdant, dotted with bright red spikes and dappled with leafy sunshine. This is Water Lane in Golant, Cornwall...
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