Alan kitchen typography biography sample

          Alan Kitching is a British artist who in his time experimented with letters, graphic design, animation and software development over the course of his multi-.!

          Alan Kitching (typographic artist)

          Alan Kitching RDI AGI Hon FRCA (born 1940) is a practitioner of letterpress typographic design and printmaking.

          Typographic construction.

        1. The new book details the entirety of Alan's career so far, from his beginnings as an apprentice compositor at 15, through his work with Anthony.
        2. Alan Kitching is a British artist who in his time experimented with letters, graphic design, animation and software development over the course of his multi-.
        3. Kitching has grown as a creative designer and artist by taking control of old technology – letterpress printing.
        4. Alan Thomas Kitching was born in Darlington, County Durham, in He acquired his love for printing, drawing and painting while still at school.

          5. Kitching exhibits and lectures across the globe, and is known for his expressive use of wood and metal letterforms in commissions and limited-edition prints.[1][2]

          Early life

          Born 1940 in Darlington, Co.

          Durham, he was an apprentice compositor (1956–61). From 1962 to 1964 he was a technician in hand and line type composition, Department of Printing, Watford College of Technology, Herts. After meeting Anthony Froshaug (the new head of department) Kitching co-established the experimental printing workshop at Watford College of Technology.

          Kitching later continued to collaborate with Froshaug on student projects at the Central School of Art & Design.

          Professional career

          In 1973 Alan began his own design practice in London with Colin Forbes.

          In 1977 he partnered with Derek Birdsall and Martin Lee at Omn