Dale's Heart - 12x12" Print

Artwork by Don Henderson.

After recreating Eileen's Heart (my mom's) in vector, I thought it would be cool to do a couple more, this is the next Celtic Heart in the series. This design was originally created in the 1980s when I was a young graphic designer at Sun Art. Back then, I was doing a lot of pen & ink work, no computers, this was all done by hand using a variety of old school analog tools, pencils, speed bow compass, ruling pens and Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Pens. I was doing illustrations mostly in a style that incorporated Art Deco, Art Nouveau as well as 1960s Pop Art poster art.

One day, my creative director, Dale McWilliams came back from lunch telling me I had to get this book he saw at A&B Smith Art Supply store. The book was Celtic Art, The Methods of Construction By George Bain. Dale was one of the most important mentors in my creative life, he was all about good design and he imparted on me his design philosophy as well as encouraging me to take a deep dive into our shared Celtic heritage and culture. Dale was always turning me on to new Celtic music and art. My whole Celtic Art catalog is because of the spark that Dale McWilliams lit back in the 1980s. Sadly Dale passed away from a brain tumor in 2006, leaving us way too soon. My life and art was so enriched by this incredible designer, mentor, teacher & friend. This Celtic Heart design is dedicated to Dale WcWilliams.

Printed from an Epson Expression XP-15000 printer using Claria Hi-Definition Ink, centered on a 13x19" sheet of matte finish, ultra premium mat photo paper.

Mailed in flat, rigid envelopes to prevent damage or curling, and are ready to frame.

* Watermark will not appear on physical print.