Alessandra Olanow
One and the Same is a design studio created by Alessandra Olanow.
Alessandra was born in Montreal, Canada, but spent much of her childhood moving around with her family. Sketching became a way for her to adjust to a constantly changing environment and she found that she could be comfortable almost anywhere as long as she could sit in a corner and draw. Using simple but deliberate lines, Alessandra’s drawings always sparked conversation and quickly turned her subjects into friends.
Today, Alessandra lives in Brooklyn and juggles a diverse array of projects while continually developing her craft. Despite her busy schedule, Alessandra remains a fixture in her neighborhood and can often be found quietly sketching down at the local bar, at the park, or on the subway. Her drawings reflect her surroundings and capture the transient nature of the city she loves.
To see more of her illustrations, please visit www.alessandraolanow.com
Tim Chapman
Tim Chapman is the principal letterpress printer and co-owner of Press New York / Sloane Design in mid-town Manhattan. Born after Ziggy Stardust, but before Frampton Comes Alive, Tim was reared on North Carolina indie rock.
After an art school education, Tim moved to New York and learned to letterpress so that he wouldn't have to wear a tie everyday. Taking pride in craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, Press New York goes to great lengths to produce serious work of the highest quality. Other interests include little warm puppies, children, and girls of the night.