Luke Martineau Alphabets

An A-Z of Childhood – an alphabetical series of paintings by Luke Martineau celebrating childhood.

This range of designs is based on acrylic painting studies of my own children. It started as a series of alphabetical paintings inspired by the woodcuts of William Nicholson. In the pictures, I want to explore and celebrate enduring aspects of childhood- the simple pleasures of the great outdoors, role play and imagination.

Every Girl’s Alphabet and Every Boy’s Alphabet

Working with Kate Bingham, who wrote the text, and bookbinder Kate Holland, who designed the layout, I have produced and released two books, Every Girl’s Alphabet and Every Boy’s Alphabet. These are available as commercial editions from Welsh independent publishers Graffeg, priced at 12.99 each.

A selection of alphabet prints © 2023 Luke Martineau

Alphabet Print Example - Letter D

Letter Prints

You can order prints of individual letters for either girls or boys from A-Z – see my prints page for details.

Limited edition prints by Luke Martineau

Limited edition books

Also available from Kate Holland are handmade copies of Every Girl’s Alphabet and Every Boy’s Alphabet.

These beautiful limited edition books, priced at £95 each, are a collaboration between me and writer Kate Bingham as well as bookbinder Kate Holland who was responsible for the book design and production, and are suitable for very special presents for births, anniversaries, birthdays or christenings.

Limited Edition Books