Comments on: Mary Mashburn of Typecast Press

By: brooke

brooke — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:07:29 +0000

this studio is so cool. thanks for sharing…
i love hearing about all these great things in baltimore! i grew up outside of baltimore and eventhough i dont live there now, the city has such a special place in my heart. there is so much to offer but it just never had its place on the map really until now. so its great to hear about all the new things happening, and how its growing! i also cant wait to check out all these fun shops you mentioned like housewerks next time im visiting the fam!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:56:57 +0000

Thanks for sharing this look into your studio. It looks like you have a lot of fun! I love the look of the studio & the work you do.

By: Mr. Peacock

Mr. Peacock — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:35:04 +0000

I forgot to mention, how much a joy it is to read Shop Boy’s blog! Besides slavin’ away at the presses, he writes clever stories about what’s on his mind, and that includes the joys and travails of the letter press studio. I always get a good chuckle, and some food for thought!

By: Mr. Peacock

Mr. Peacock — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:23:55 +0000

Fantastic posting—thank you!

I love reading about creative people who are so passionate about their craft! Typecast Press oozes passion and personality, and it really shows in their wonderful work…and the studio space has so much flair and exuberance too!

I wish I could take a “field trip” to Typecast right now!

By: Mary Mashburn

Mary Mashburn — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:27:24 +0000

Thanks for all the nice comments! Holly, I’ve been trying to find the card of the artist who made the squirrel vase all week, and your comment made me look one more time… found it! It’s Yvonne Weng, a Maryland Institute student, and her email is eevonvon@yahoo.com. And Sandra, alas, the fabulous couch IS vintage — you should see the adorable round side legs! Our friends Carl and Wil run American Decades, an antiques and collectibles service where they’ll hunt down the perfect piece — they’ve really got the eye — and they found it for us.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:13:22 +0000

Wow! Hearing you talk about this was one thing, but seeing the photos is icing! I am guessing that a personal tour would make it an a la mode experience. Until then, “keep making art.”*

*Something three-year-old Zach said to Manitou artist (Charles) Rockey — nearly two decades ago.

By: holly - livingston & porter

holly - livingston & porter — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:17:24 +0000

I love that squirrel vase! Any idea where I might be able to locate one? THANKS for the great article…feeling inspired this morning!

By: sandra

sandra — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:43:12 +0000

this studio is stylin’. where did you get your red leather couch? i love that couch. don’t tell me it’s vintage and unattainable.

today i was at ikea looking at the red leather klippan but the real thing didn’t measure up to the catalogue photo. must replace existing couch sporting huge indentation and torn leather where my butt spends way too much time and vow to respect new couch and spend my time more productively.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:43:04 +0000

Thank you for sharing this wonderful peek into your studio and life. So incredibly inspiring!

By: Mary Leggett

Mary Leggett — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:37:15 +0000

Wonderful story. The next time I’m in Baltimore I will ask for a tour to see this fabulous space. I love Shop Boys blog. Wish we had more letterpress in our part of the country. M L