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Platemark episodes and shorts on YouTube

Nov. 4, 2025

s3e93 printing Peter Miltons with Robert Townsend

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 Milton, Jim Dine, and Michael Mazur. They take a deep dive into…

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Nov. 4, 2025

S3e93 printing Peter Milton etchings with Robert Townsend

In this episode of Platemark, Ann delves into the intricate world of prints and printmaking with master printer Robert Townsend. With over 55 years of experience, Bob shares his journey, techniques, and notable collaborations with artists like Peter Milton, Jim Dine, and Michael Mazur. They take a deep dive into…

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Oct. 28, 2025

s2e35 History of Prints James Gillray

In this History of Prints episode, Tru and Ann look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1857). Younger than William Hogarth by nearly sixty years, Gillray took Hogarth’s social commentary, its energy, and caustic approach, and used his skills to skewer politicians and kings, laugh at Napoleon…

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Oct. 28, 2025

s2e35 History of Prints James Gillray

In this History of Prints episode, Tru and Ann look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1857). Younger than William Hogarth by nearly sixty years, Gillray took Hogarth’s social commentary, its energy, and caustic approach, and turned his skills to skewer politicians and kings, laugh at Napoleon…

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on vulnerability

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on no difference between fine art and comic book illustration

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on incorporating family into art

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on rediscovering long lost family

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on benefiting from working with a collaborative printer

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Oct. 25, 2025

Yashua Klos on black labor building rust belt cities like Detroit

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Oct. 23, 2025

Yayoi Shionoiri on the role of the arts lawyer

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Oct. 23, 2025

Yayoi Shionoiri on printmaking's inherent collaborativeness and welcoming nature

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Oct. 23, 2025

Yayoi Shionoiri on the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair's impact on new collectors

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Oct. 23, 2025

Yayoi Shionoiri on allowing museums the time and space to figure out their new roles in society

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Oct. 21, 2025

s3e92 collagraph with artist Evan Summer

In this episode of Platemark, 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 collagraph, a lesser-known printmaking technique, discussing its potential and common pitfalls. Evan also offers some essential hot tips…

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Oct. 21, 2025

s3e92 collagraphs with Evan Summer

In this episode of Platemark, 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 collagraph, a lesser-known printmaking technique, discussing its potential and common pitfalls. Evan also offers some essential hot tips…

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Oct. 8, 2025

Bob Townsend on achieving plate tone with a roller instead of a tarlatan

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Oct. 8, 2025

Bob Townsend on letting go of his favorite press

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Oct. 8, 2025

Bob Townsend on meeting Peter Milton and printing the series The Jolly Corner

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Oct. 7, 2025

s3e91 watercolor monotypes with artist and printer Sue Oehme

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 initial foray into lithography before discovering her love for etching. We talk about the unique process and intricate technique behind her renowned watercolor…

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Oct. 7, 2025

s3e91 watercolor monotypes with Sue Oehme

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 initial foray into lithography before discovering her love for etching. We talk about the unique process and intricate technique behind her renowned watercolor…

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Sept. 22, 2025

s3e90 Printing Black America with William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani

In this episode of Platemark, Shraddha Ramani and William Villalongo discuss their monumental project Printing Black America: Du Bois’s Data Portraits in the 21st Century, which is being published in fall 2025. This modern update of W.E.B. Du Bois's data visualizations from 1900, which was created in response to the…

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Sept. 22, 2025

s3e90 Printing Black America with William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani

In this episode of Platemark, Shraddha Ramani and William Villalongo discuss their monumental project Printing Black America: Du Bois’s Data Portraits in the 21st Century, which is being published in fall 2025. This modern update of W.E.B. Du Bois's data visualizations from 1900, which was created in response to the…

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Sept. 9, 2025

s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth

In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks 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 media, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. They talk about his…

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