Sophie Elm is an illustrator, printmaker and ceramicist, working under the alias Jeff Josephine Designs. She studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, and now focuses on creating a range of illustrative prints and studio pottery, all with a strong bold colour palette and playful use of pattern and typography. Her work is inspired by the countryside around her and interest in horticulture, the home and traditions. She likes to use predominantly traditional printing methods, with the majority of her prints being linocuts which are all hand burnished, as well as screen print and the more modern process of riso. Her collection of studio pottery is hand built and decorated using a combination of sgraffito and hand painting techniques. All pieces are created in her home studio in Gloucestershire. Her ceramics and prints are sold through a selection of galleries and independent shops across the UK, as well as her own website. Sophie also takes on commissioned illustration work as well as private bespoke print and ceramic commissions. Her work has been featured in Period Living, Country Living, Modern Gardens and Frankie Magazine.
Jeff Josephine
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Tulip candle holders
£45.00
The Tulip candle holder would look beautiful used on a mantelpiece as well as adorning your dinning table. Perhaps it could be used to light an alfresco banquet on a warm summer evening. Each candle holder is hand cut from earthenware clay, meaning each one varies a little in size and shape. It is bisque fired, then hand illustrated using vibrant coloured glazes. It is then finally glaze fired. (Please note the tulip flower shapes themselves vary, however the colour placement remains the same.) The main design wraps around the front of the holder, hiding the holder itself. The back is left open and predominantly blank, but has a little banded detail on the base and around the holder part. Ideal to rest used matches and keep them hidden out of sight.
The Tulip candle holder would look beautiful used on a mantelpiece as well as adorning your dinning table. Perhaps it could be used to light an alfresco banquet on a warm summer evening. Each candle holder is hand cut from earthenware clay, meaning each one varies a little in size and shape. It is bisque fired, then hand illustrated using vibrant coloured glazes. It is then finally glaze fired. (Please note the tulip flower shapes themselves vary, however the colour placement remains the same.) The main design wraps around the front of the holder, hiding the holder itself. The back is left open and predominantly blank, but has a little banded detail on the base and around the holder part. Ideal to rest used matches and keep them hidden out of sight.
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Greenhouse plaques
£28.00
For all those green fingered types, these illustrated ceramic greenhouse plaques are a perfect addition to the home. Each one depicts an array of plant forms and garden implements in a bold primary colour palette. Each plaque is cut out by hand from a white earthenware clay and hand decorated using resists and vibrant coloured glazes. Each plaque is clear glazed and will undergo two firings.
For all those green fingered types, these illustrated ceramic greenhouse plaques are a perfect addition to the home. Each one depicts an array of plant forms and garden implements in a bold primary colour palette. Each plaque is cut out by hand from a white earthenware clay and hand decorated using resists and vibrant coloured glazes. Each plaque is clear glazed and will undergo two firings.
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Zinnia seed packet linocut
£45.00
'Zinnias' is a 5 colour linocut print depicting a Zinnia seed packet illustration. Designed and printed by Sophie. The print is a limited edition of 19.
'Zinnias' is a 5 colour linocut print depicting a Zinnia seed packet illustration. Designed and printed by Sophie. The print is a limited edition of 19.
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Cut-out wreath decoration
£6.50
Cut out your very own illustrated wreath! A beautifully hand drawn wreath that is perfect to decorate your home this festive season. Hang it from a mantlepiece or even in a window. Cut out the card wreath and hang using twine or ribbon of your choice. They are A4 in size and printed in the UK onto 100% recycled card.
Cut out your very own illustrated wreath! A beautifully hand drawn wreath that is perfect to decorate your home this festive season. Hang it from a mantlepiece or even in a window. Cut out the card wreath and hang using twine or ribbon of your choice. They are A4 in size and printed in the UK onto 100% recycled card.
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Holly and ivy linocut
£25.00
'Holly & Ivy' is a three colour linocut inspired by winter foliage. The print is a limited edition of 25. Each print has been editioned and signed.
'Holly & Ivy' is a three colour linocut inspired by winter foliage. The print is a limited edition of 25. Each print has been editioned and signed.
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Robin linocut
£30.00
'Robin' is a two colour linocut inspired by the many robins that I saw whilst on holiday in Cornwall, with a little wintery twist. Also inspired by vintage Christmas postage stamps and midcentury illustrations. The print is a limited edition of 20. Each print has been editioned and signed.
'Robin' is a two colour linocut inspired by the many robins that I saw whilst on holiday in Cornwall, with a little wintery twist. Also inspired by vintage Christmas postage stamps and midcentury illustrations. The print is a limited edition of 20. Each print has been editioned and signed.
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Garden decorations
£7.00 each
Perfect to hang up in your home all year round, or as novel Christmas tree decorations. Each decoration is individually cut out of earthenware clay by hand, sanded and bisque fired. They are then hand painted with vibrant coloured underglazes and fired once again. Each decoration is finished with jute twine.
Perfect to hang up in your home all year round, or as novel Christmas tree decorations. Each decoration is individually cut out of earthenware clay by hand, sanded and bisque fired. They are then hand painted with vibrant coloured underglazes and fired once again. Each decoration is finished with jute twine.
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Tulip Society brooches
£20.00
Each one is hand made from white earthenware clay and hand painted. Silver plated fastening on reverse. If they get a bit dirty, just give them a quick wipe with warm soapy water
Each one is hand made from white earthenware clay and hand painted. Silver plated fastening on reverse. If they get a bit dirty, just give them a quick wipe with warm soapy water
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Geranium seed packet design
£45.00
'Geranium' is a 4 colour linocut print depicting a Geranium seed packet illustration. Designed and printed by Sophie. The print is a limited edition of 20. Each print has been editioned and signed.
'Geranium' is a 4 colour linocut print depicting a Geranium seed packet illustration. Designed and printed by Sophie. The print is a limited edition of 20. Each print has been editioned and signed.
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Common garden tools linocut
£45.00
'Common Garden Tools' is a linocut print inspired by old English gardening advertisements and ephemera. The print depicts a wonderful array of common garden tools. A handy reminder for all you green-fingered types out there of the useful tools you should have stored away in your shed. 'Common Garden Tools' is a two colour linocut print (navy and grey), printed onto thick smooth vellum paper. It is hand printed using oil based inks which are vibrant and long lasting. It is an open edition print. All prints are signed and dated.
'Common Garden Tools' is a linocut print inspired by old English gardening advertisements and ephemera. The print depicts a wonderful array of common garden tools. A handy reminder for all you green-fingered types out there of the useful tools you should have stored away in your shed. 'Common Garden Tools' is a two colour linocut print (navy and grey), printed onto thick smooth vellum paper. It is hand printed using oil based inks which are vibrant and long lasting. It is an open edition print. All prints are signed and dated.