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s3e119 lithography counter etching deep dive with Curtis Bartone
October 20, 2026

s3e119 lithography counter etching deep dive with Curtis Bartone

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s3e119 lithography counter etching deep dive with Curtis Bartone
Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem
s3e119 lithography counter etching deep dive with Curtis Bartone

Join host Ann Shafer for an illuminating conversation with artist and SCAD educator Curtis Bartone. In this episode, Curtis pulls back the curtain on the alchemical medium of lithography and his secret sauce of counter etching, 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 printshop to breaking down the intricate processes behind standout lithographs 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 lithography, teaching, and the enduring magic of oil and water.

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Platemark is produced by Ann Shafer
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