The bee has been the symbol of Manchester since 1847, during the Industrial Revolution and in which the city played a leading part and was a hive of activity. The bee represents the hard-working industrious nature of the city and its people; you might have heard someone being industrious and hardworking called a ‘busy bee’, but all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy as the proverb goes... so be kind to yourself, move more, spend time with nature, find your purpose, practice optimism... BEE HAPPY. I created this bee based on the ones found in the mosaic tiled floors inside the Manchester Town Hall; it was part of a larger, detailed collage created over an 18-month period using recycled newspaper cuttings, hand marbled papers and foam printed impressions to create the cracks and gaps between the mosaic pieces. Rows of smaller bees have lined up to join the happy bee, sitting on their hexagonal honeycomb.

Each art card is printed in the UK by an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified printing company, with a zero waste to landfill ethos, using responsibly sourced FSC medium to heavyweight smooth board and supplied with an FSC heavyweight paper envelope. Each art card is directly digitally printed (using XXXXX TYPE INKS), thereby avoiding the more traditional use of printing plates or photo chemicals. Since we usually exhibit at quite a few outdoor events, art cards you buy from us at events are wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve out of necessity to shield the card from damage by the elements. This sleeve is manufactured from thin, crystal clear polypropylene (PP5); a recyclable plastic. However, please check with your local authority to see if it is recyclable in your area. PP5 polypropylene is commonly recycled into the manufacture of automotive parts, plastic trays, shipping containers, bike racks, garden rakes, storage bins and many other common items. Cards ordered on this website may be supplied “naked” without each card being enclosed in an individual protective sleeve, but any art cards in an order will be packed in a polypropylene protective outer as a “pack” to avoid them getting marked or wet in transit in the typical British weather that we enjoy! This packaging will be kept to a minimum. Heavyweight envelopes are supplied with each card and are made from FSC paper. We usually use plain white or pearlescent white/cream envelopes. Art cards are shipped in a board backed envelope or postal box as appropriate and are not gift packaged.

A6: 10.5 x 14.8cm (4.13x5.83”)

Buy 3 Art Cards for £6

For every 3 Art Cards you purchase, you receive a £1.50 discount. You can mix and match as many different art cards as you like. Your discount will be applied on the Checkout page.