Show Notes: s3e119 Curtis Bartone
Join host Ann Shafer for an illuminating conversation with artist, painter, and SCAD educator Curtis Bartone. In this episode, Curtis pulls back the curtain on the alchemical medium of lithography, discussing his artistic evolution from the Midwest to Savannah, Georgia, and how he balances rigorous technical mastery with experimental mark-making. From overcoming early impostor syndrome in the print shop to breaking down the intricate processes behind standout prints like Overseer, Curtis shares invaluable insights into landscape transformation, the delicate challenge of knowing when a piece is finished, and what it means to "draw like an etcher." Tune in for a rich exploration of printmaking, teaching, and the enduring magic of oil and water.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Overseer. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
[DETAIL] Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Overseer. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
[DETAIL] Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Overseer. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
[DETAIL] Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Overseer. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
[DETAIL] Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Overseer. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Not Dead Just Sleeping, 2024. Aluminum plate lithograph. Sheet: 12 x 9 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Who’s Singing to Me Now?, 2024. Aluminum plate lithograph. Sheet: 18 x 13 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Til Destruction Sicken, 2023. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 10 ½ x 7 1/4 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Dustbowl, 2022. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 10 x 8 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Siccative. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 12 x 9 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). That Long Shadow on the Lawn. Stone lithograph. Sheet: 16 x 12 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Carousel. Aluminum plate lithograph. Sheet: 20 x 15 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Locusts, 2017. Etching. Plate: 12 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Once Given (No. 1 from the Remnants suite), 2024/25. Drypoint. Plate: 36 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Pastoral (No. 2 from the Remnants suite), 2025. Drypoint. Plate: 36 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Settlement (No. 3 from the Remnants suite), 2026. Drypoint. Plate: 36 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Trespass (No. 4 from the Remnants suite), 2026. Drypoint. Plate: 36 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Siren Call. Woodcut. Sheet: 24 x 18 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Passage, 2023. Graphite. 15 x 20 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curtis Bartone (American, born 1965). Untended Garden, 2019. Acrylic and gouache. 29 1/2 x 22 in. Collection of Holly Koons. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curator / Podcaster / Fair Organizer
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on the legacy of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. As the creator and host of the Platemark podcast, she bridges the gap between technical print scholarship and the global community of artists and collectors.
Ann previously served as Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art and has held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the National Gallery of Art. She holds a BA from The College of Wooster and an MA from Williams College. Today, she channels her three decades of expertise into organizing the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, co-editing a major centennial festschrift on Atelier 17, and leading curated art history tours across Europe. (Photo credit: Becky Redett)
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