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s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
February 23, 2026

s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins

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s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins
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s3e101 the science and art of ink with Stephen Hoskins

What is the "secret sauce" that gives a print its soul? In this episode, Ann sits down with Professor Stephen Hoskins to decode the complex chemistry and 500-year history of printmaking inks. From Old Master soot to the cutting edge of 3D-printed textures, we’re diving deep into the science, sustainability, and tactile future of our craft’s most foundational element.

Stephen Hoskins’s website: https://stephenhoskins.com/

University of the West of England: https://cfpr.uwe.ac.uk/

CFPR Editions: https://cfpreditions.uwe.ac.uk/

Top 10 Printing Museums in Europe: https://cfpr.uwe.ac.uk/cfpr-seminar-european-printing-museums-a-personal-top-ten-prof-stephen-hoskins-26-may-2020/

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Show Notes: s3e101 with Stephen Hoskins

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…