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 explo…
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&rsquo…
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 plat…
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 …
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…
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…