In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured…
What happens when a visionary publisher collaborates with minimalist and conceptual giants like Chuck Close, Agnes Martin, and Dorothea Rockburne? In this episode, host Ann Shafer sits down with Rachel Vogel, Assistant Curator at the Addison Gallery…
In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer sits down with Marie Tennyson, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Printshop. Marie shares her inspiring journey from starting at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE) at age 22 to championing one …
In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with exceptional artist, printmaker, animator, and educator Jenny Schmid for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersections of history, art, and activism. They explore how historical figures like Käth…
Ever wonder about the incredible artistry hiding in your wallet? In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hipschen, a former master engraver at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who spent nearly four decades crafting the very banknotes and postage s…
In this episode, host Ann Shafer sits down with Venezuelan-born artist and educator Reinaldo Gil Zambrano. Based in Spokane, Washington, Reinaldo is a relief printmaking specialist whose work explores themes of home, heritage, and the universal huma…
In s2e38, Ann and Tru continue their History-of-Prints conversation about Venice in the 18th century. This is part three of three in which we talk about father and son, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. Shift your gaze from th…
In this episode, host Ann Shafer sits down with Val Lucas, the artist and master printer behind Monkton, MD-based Bowerbox Press. From her early shift from painting to printmaking at MICA to her current work casting custom metal type and ornaments, …
In s2e37, Ann and Tru continue their History-of-Prints conversation about Venice in the 18th century. This is part two of three in which we talk about Canaletto. While often remembered as a topographical painter of postcards, Canaletto was, in fact,…
David Barthold’s journey as a printmaker began at age 13, took him through the legendary studio of Atelier 17 in Paris, and eventually led to a hiatus that ended in a burst of lino-cut street art during the pandemic. In this episode, we explore the…
Step into the sun-drenched world of 18th-century Venice as we explore the "theatrical splendor" that defined an era. In this episode, Ann and resident expert Tru Ludwig dive into the vibrant Venetian art scene, where the city itself served as both a…
What happens when a rare book library is also a working machine shop? This week, Ann sits down with the formidable Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, Associate Curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection at RIT. Amelia isn't just a keeper of history; she’s a "…
In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with Betty Winkler to explore her dual career as a master of carborundum collagraphy and a dedicated art therapist. They dive into her technical innovations—such as her preference for plexiglass plates—and…
Get ready to leave the white-cube gallery behind. In our latest episode, we’re stepping into the wild, mythic world of Dennis McNett (AKA Wolfbat). For over 30 years, Dennis has been carving out a career that defies every "standard" artistic path. …
What happens when you transplant a Seoul-born painter into the heart of West Texas? You get the brilliant, genre-blurring work of Sangmi Yoo. In this episode, I sit down with Sangmi—artist, educator, and Professor of Printmaking at Texas Tech—to di…
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 frontier of t…
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 the co…
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 and Amé's ro…
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 caustic appro…
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…