Specialisms.
Pearwood Block Carving and Block printing.
Since carving his first wallpaper printing block from pearwood in 2008, JRR has honed his skills and carved a collection of over 20 block printed wallpapers as well as one-off historic wallpaper recreations for private clients on both sides of the Atlantic. He was also recently commissioned to carve wallpaper printing blocks for Zuber & Cie, one of the oldest and most respected makers of historic scenic wallpapers in the world.
Once carved, these blocks are printed using traditional oar press printing techniques which date back to the 16th century. JRR is one of very few individuals still producing authentically made block printed wallpapers in this way.
Historic wallpaper recreation. Colour mixing and matching.
JRR specialises in the recreation of historic wallpapers from found fragments. His collection of historic wallpaper reproductions have been recreated from original wallpaper fragments and historic fabrics. Pigments can be analysed to determine accurate original colour schemes. These colours can then be replicated in hand mixed distemper paints.
All of the wallpapers in the James Randolph Rogers Collection are offered in bespoke hand mixed colours. JRR is one of very few individuals globally offering this combination of pattern recreation, pigment analysis, pearwood block carving, block printing and specialist installation.
Historic wallpaper restoration and installation.
His priceless experience in the world of historic wallpapers has lead to various exciting restoration projects in the UK, USA and France.
He has worked with some of the worlds most respected wallpaper dealers, collectors, installers and conservators, and has undertaken restoration of some exquisite original scenic wallpapers, including Jardin D'Armide, by Jules Desfosse and various Joseph Dufour originals, including the Incas. Circa 1820.
JRR has installed many incredible historic wallpapers since his initial training, including Chinese scenes for life wallpaper in Princess Mary's bedroom in Harewood House, Joseph Dufour in the Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia, and gilded and flocked papers at Temple Newsam.
As one of very few skilled Domino wallpaper hangers, JRR offers specialist installation of his bespoke hand block printed wallpapers.
