Thank you for visiting.

Franklin Alvarez closed in February 2009.

Bev Alvarez opened a new shop at 158 Columbia Road.

Jen Franklin's prints are available from several locations including Elphick's at 160 Columbia Road. (Jen's website will be coming soon)

Please email Jen at info@jenfranklin.co.uk or Bev at bevalvarez@yahoo.com for further information on current projects.

Some of Jen's prints will be appearing in this 'House of Fairy Tales' exhibition. Would be lovely to see you there! Click on the flyer to enlarge it.

The few remaining prints from the Squirrel editions shown below are now for sale at Elphick's at 160 Columbia Road (Sundays 9am-4pm or by appointment). See the link on the right of this page for more information.

Franklin Alvarez is closing to make way for new adventures!

Bethnal Green is covered in lovely snow and Bev and Jen's collaboration has come to a lovely end. Bev will be transforming the shop (you can still visit her there!) and Jen will be making new drawings (speak to Bev at the shop or email/phone Jen to get in touch). Watch this space for links to what exciting things happen next.

We have had a truly wonderful time and really enjoyed meeting all of you! Thanks for all the great support you've given us and hope to see you soon! :o)

(And a special thanks to Olive and Ning)

Antique book plate with added drawn woolly suit. Part of a series of warm birds. Presented in frames with plaques saying "Thinking of you" or "I love you." See older 'Honeybun' posts to see a sample of a plaque. (The plaques are traffolyte labels, often used as electrical warning signs).

Lucky paper shoes!

Bev's collection of found objects including bunting, doll's clothes, hats and this thoughtfully assembled sewing kit (containing a selection of vintage fabrics). All presented in lovely old gold packets! A treasure trove of goodies!