Most printmakers think of ink as a means to an end—the sticky, colorful substance that moves an image from plate to paper. But to Professor Stephen Hoskins, ink is a complex chemical landscape, a historical artifact, and a cutting-edge frontie…
In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer talks with artist Mark Johnson who shares his extensive experiences working with Krishna Reddy, a master in simultaneous color printing (viscosity printing). The conversation reveals insights into Reddy'…
Since 1915, the Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) has survived world wars, the Great Depression, and the digital revolution by doing one thing: keeping the press rolling. In this episode of Platemark, we’re going behind the scenes of …
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist Chuck Webster. They talk about Chuck's lifelong passion for drawing, his impulsive and therapeutic approach to daily drawing practices, and his use of diverse materials, including vintage paper. Ch…
In this episode of the Platemark, Ann explores the printmaking world with guest Amé Bell, Director of David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa. They discuss the significance of David Krut Projects in supporting artists’ careers…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann converses with Yashua Klos, a passionate artist finding new connections through collaborative printmaking. They discuss his unique woodblock collage technique, his journey of self-discovery, and the impact of reunit…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann delves into the intricate world of prints and printmaking with master printer Bob Townsend. With over 55 years of experience, Bob shares his journey, techniques, and notable collaborations with artists like Peter Mi…
In this History of Prints episode, Tru and Ann look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1815). Younger than William Hogarth by nearly sixty years, Gillray took Hogarth’s social commentary, its energy, and c…
In this engaging podcast episode, Ann talks with Evan Summer, who shares his journey from studying chemistry to becoming a printmaker and educator. We talk about the technical aspects and challenges of collagraphy, a lesser-known printmaking techniq…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Sue shares her journey into printmaking, starting with her background in Michigan and her initial foray into lithography before discoveri…
In this episode of Platemark, Shraddha Ramani and William Villalongo discuss their monumental project, Printing Black America. This modern update, created in response to the George Floyd protests, focuses on the lives of Black Americans today, incor…
In this episode of Platemark, I sit down with artist and educator Nick Ruth to discuss his multifaceted approach to art. Nick, who lives in Rochester and teaches at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, shares insights into his work across various medi…
Back in 2023, Tru Ludwig and Ann Shafer recorded a bonus HoP episode featuring a conversation about a single work of art, Käthe Kollwitz's Battlefield, 1907. More than 18 months later, they are offering up a second installment, this time on Pet…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Margaret Morgan Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage, authors and editors of the recently published book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford: Oxford Univer…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listeners will recall Miranda hosts our sister pod, Hello, Print Friend. She also is producin…
In this episode of Platemark, Deb Puretz, an IT professional and artist, discusses her journey into the art world and navigating it as an outlier. Deb, originally from California and now based in South Carolina, shares her experiences of making conn…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist and teacher Jonathan Thomas who shares insights from his time at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the printmaking program he chairs, and his personal studio in Baltimore. We take a dee…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with the legendary artist and printmaker Dan Welden. Known for his pioneering work in solar plate etching, Welden brings a wealth of experience and a trove of inspiring stories from his illustrious career.…
In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Ellen Heck about her artistic journey and work. We talk about the intricacies of printmaking techniques, Ellen's various portrait series, and the conceptual ideas behind her work. Ellen shares her journey fr…
In this episode of the Platemark, I interview Mike Stark, the co-founder and owner of Stark Press Company. The New Jersey-based company, run by Mike and his brother Tom, builds new presses, services old presses, and aids in moving them, often collab…
I'm publishing this blog post, which are the shownotes for my convo with Mae Shore, because I'm in the midst of fixing an issue with the images in the shownotes. Here's your substitute set of images while I fix the issue. In this episode o…
It turns out a good number of Platemark guests will be showing at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair in March 2025Which means if you come to Powerhouse Arts at the end of March, you'll have an opportunity to engage with these Platemark guests about …
Did we ever discuss why the pod is called Platemark? The term platemark refers to the indentation at the edge of a printed image that indicates the outer edges of the printing matrix. This term is used mainly with intaglio prints, etchings, etc. Any…
Platemark's guests are a creative lot and many of them produce wonderful works of art that would make great holiday gifts. Here's a selection of prints from our guests.Click on the print to see purchase options; click on the episode to lis…