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I haven't been able to find much inspiration in anything this week. But I have been incredibly drawn to the gestural nature of many lithographs and the ones shown by others on here and at this link. The motion and movement just suits my current mood

https://www.moma.org/collection/works/67799?sov_referrer=art_term&art_term_slug=lithography

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https://tamarind.unm.edu/artist/majaruznic/

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Through the process of painting and mark-making Maja Ruznic uncovers the meaning behind her mercurial figures. An artist who moves easily between varied materials, scale, and surfaces, Ruznic's practice of drawing and painting gives shape to ethereal, fluid figures that in turn inspire a deeper understanding of the unconscious mind and the weight of history. Ruznic explains that she paints with "the drunken hand," describing her method of conjuring a memory through an intuitive impulse that knows something she may not. Born in Bosnia and Hercegovina in 1983, Ruznic was a refugee of the Bosnian War. She immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of nine, settling on the West Coast. Ruznic eventually went on to study at the University of California, Berkeley, later receiving an MFA from the California College of Arts. She currently lives and works in New Mexico.

Her first residency with Tamarind Institute in 2019 produced a lithographic edition and a series of unique proofs pulled in a variation of inks. On the last few days of the residency the printers encouraged her to experiment with monotyping. The physicality of the process, its element of chance, and the idea of pulling an image from an ephemeral, unstable matrix is perfectly aligned with this artist's manner of working and her penchant for discovery through the materiality of the work. The experience of observing the swift operation of the massive offset Dufa press in the workshop, pulling painterly prints and ghost impressions from the original, all had a transformative effect on the artist's studio practice. She subsequently expanded on the ideas of layering color and pulling away through the layers in her painting practice. The jewel tones created through deep ink blends also found their way into the rich palettes of the paintings that followed.

The pandemic interrupted plans for Ruznic to return to the workshop until the Spring 2021. This most recent residency found the artist in a different place in her work and family life, and a new creative team of collaborating printers in the workshop. During an intensive one-week collaboration with a team of printers led by Tamarind Master Printer Valpuri Remling, Ruznic produced a body of work that finds a new physicality for the monotype process and an evocative, unearthly presence in densely layered surfaces and shimmering forms. Unique passes of ink on paper, giving each one the singularity and fragility of a daguerreotype portrait, full of memory and transformation. Her amorphous figures inspire empathy and the sense of an elusive history uncovered.

Ruznic explains her new body of work from Tamarind as follows:

"Like my paintings, the prints in this group are composed of many layers-somewhere between seven to ten. The layering allowed us to create a kind of depth that was not illusionistic, but rather, psychological. We weren't concerned with the abstraction/figuration dichotomy, and instead focused on discovering innovative techniques and color relationships. One of our favorite techniques was to take one, very heavily coated print and place it face to face with a blank paper. The residue or trace of the fully saturated print would be the start of a new print. In that sense, the same marks are embedded in almost every piece but the layering differentiated them all in the end.

I think of all the prints as interior or psychological landscapes. Carl Jung, whose work fascinates me a great deal, talks about the importance of integrating our Shadow, or repressed self with our conscious self. These prints are perhaps my surrender to Shadow and my hope is that they will invite a similar kind of acceptance in the viewer."

When asked about the collaboration at Tamarind, Ruznic said, "[Tamarind Master Printer] Valpuri Remling, who I had worked with previously and had established a great work dynamic with, was vital to our project. She understood the mood that I was going for and we quickly became a two headed print machine. It was intoxicating to work with her."

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Through the process of painting and mark-making Maja Ruznic uncovers the meaning behind her mercurial figures. An artist who moves easily between varied materials, scale, and surfaces, Ruznic's practice of drawing and painting gives shape to ethereal, fluid figures that in turn inspire a deeper understanding of the unconscious mind and the ­weight of history.

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Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Croquis De Temps De Guerre, Lithograph, 15x11 inches, 1916

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I love the sketchy appearance of this piece and how in all of the works of this 18 piece set you can see the artists hand/presence. This artist is known for their Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis which I grew up around through my grandmother without ever thinking about what it was.

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Aaron Noble, Chanticleer, 2018 (18-322) 

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https://tamarind.unm.edu/artist/aaron-noble/

(his website seemed to be broken so here's the page for the tamarind inst)

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Aaron Noble is widely known as a mural painter but he is also an accomplished printmaker. His references draw upon a broad swath of art history and comic books, ranging from William Blake to Marvel comics, bringing animated and futuristic imagery to all of his works. Noble derives the core of his wo…

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Alyssa Williams - Lithography Artist Link

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Alyssa Williams - Lithography Artist Link

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https://www.shiniquesmith.com/

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Whishing Words by Shinique Smith, two-color lithograph with three-dimensional content, 42x22in, edition of 15

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I am surprised how much I enjoy this work. I feel that it is extremely expressive without relying on direct representation. The linework holds so much emotion; I find that very inspiring. This project is a bit out of my comfort zone, so I plan to use this inspiration to fuel my imagination for it.

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Mike Mignola

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Daryl R., Most Pulp cover, 2021, Digital 

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Lisa Kokin

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Found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in Lisa Kokin's meditations on identity and anonymity.

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Lisa Kokin, Specimens, Mixed media sewn found photo collage 

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Untitled, ballpoint pen on drawing paper

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My Link:
IG: @justin.m.webb

Artist links:
nooshstudios.com

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Woodcut Print, Ink on Paper, 2022 16" x 20"

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Justin Webb Artist Inspiration-Chris Noosh Woodcut printmaker.

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Justin Webb Artist Inspiration-Chris Noosh Woodcut printmaker.

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Woodcut Print, Ink on Paper, 2022 16"x 20"

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Justin Webb Artist Inspiration-Chris Noosh Woodcut printmaker.

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Justin Webb Artist Inspiration-Chris Noosh Woodcut printmaker.

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Scott Christian Sava, Ink and Watercolor Paint 

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I’ve been following Scott’s progress journaling characters with beautiful hair!

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TikTok: @ssavaart

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Scott Christian Sava is an artist, animator, illustrator, director, writer, producer and part-time Hobbit! Scott's mission, simply put, is to make "the world a kinder, gentler place, one story at a time.

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Watercolor Paper & Paint, 2021

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https://www.artmanee.com/
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Hello! I'm Armanee Sinaga and I am an artist from Arizona. Happy you're here!

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When Icarus Came too Close, Armanee Sinaga, Ink on paper

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Instagram: @art.manee

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Bust of Julius Caesar (2021), charcoal on toned paper

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https://ocula.com/artists/keisei-kobayashi/

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Keisei KOBAYASHI Biography, Artworks & Exhibitions

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Keisei KOBAYASHI biography, exhibitions and artworks. Follow artist. Enquire about Keisei KOBAYASHI artworks for sale.

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Illusional Planet - Space Wonderland 94.11, Keisei Kobayashi, wood engraving, 1994

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https://www.wesleybates.com/

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Wesley Bates is a printmaker and letterpress printer under his own imprint at West Meadow Press in Clifford, Ontario.

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“The sharpness and clarity of a wood engraved image, the medium’s capacity for detail and texture, and the revelation of light on a subject are the qualities of the medium which continue to fascinate me. For me the confines of the parameter of an engraving block are not a limitation.  The possibilities within the space are practically endless. The scale of wood engraving fits so well in the form of a book and that is where I find my expressive outlet with narrative.  I tell with symbols, gesture, context, colour and composition: the language of images.”

- Wesley Bates

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Works from this website may be purchased online and picked up from the Wesley Bates Gallery in Clifford, Ontario, or shipped for an additional fee.

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Wesley Bates - Wood Engraver, Artist & Printmaker

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Wesley Bates is an award-winning wood engraver, print maker and letterpress printer under his own imprint at West Meadow Press in Clifford, Ontario.

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Riding High, Wesley Bates, wood engraving

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Wesley Bates, Woodcut

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Wesley Bates, Woodcut

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Wesley Bates
https://www.wesleybates.com/

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Wesley Bates is a printmaker and letterpress printer under his own imprint at West Meadow Press in Clifford, Ontario.

"The sharpness and clarity of a wood engraved image, the medium's capacity for detail and texture, and the revelation of light on a subject are the qualities of the medium which continue to fascinate me. For me the confines of the parameter of an engraving block are not a limitation. The possibilities within the space are practically endless. The scale of wood engraving fits so well in the form of a book and that is where I find my expressive outlet with narrative. I tell with symbols, gesture, context, colour and composition: the language of images."

- Wesley Bates

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Wesley Bates - Wood Engraver, Artist & Printmaker

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Wesley Bates is an award-winning wood engraver, print maker and letterpress printer under his own imprint at West Meadow Press in Clifford, Ontario.

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Artists Detail - Koji Ikuta - Scriptum Inc.

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Koji doesn’t seem to has a specific website or social platforms but their art is sold on many websites.

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Listing 33 Works   |   Viewing 1 - 33

Orchids , 2006
Mezzotint
10.5 x 18.5 in

Poppy , 1995
Mezzotint
18.25 x 10.25 in
$425

Innocence , 2006
Mezzotint
6.5 x 7.25 in
SOLD

Mirror , 2004
Mezzotint
12.25 x 9 in
SOLD

Violets , 2004
Mezzotint
9.25 x 9.25 in
SOLD

Wind , 1999
Mezzotint
18.5 x 29.25 in
SOLD

Wind (2) , 2006
Mezzotint
20.75 x 30 in
$975

Koji Ikuta

Koji Ikuta Biography

KOJI IKUTA
Born: 1953, Yamagata, Japan
Education:       Tama Art University,Mezzotint, self taught

Collections:
Sackler Gallery
Smitsonian Institution, Washinton
Krakow National Museum, Poland
Modern Graphic Art Museum, Norway

Musee Daubigny ,France
Sakura City Museum of Art, Chiba
Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art

Exhibits:
2005 Solo Exhibition, Tokyo,
2006 Solo Exhibition, France
2007 Solo Exhibition,Tokyo,
CWAJ 21st  Year

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Artists Detail - Koji Ikuta - Scriptum Inc.

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Traditional, modern, contemporary Japanese Prints from the 19th - 21st centuries. View new artwork prints online and at Scriptum Gallery in Berkeley, CA. Artists: Toko Shinoda, Kawase Hasui, Sadao Watanabe, Kiyoshi Saito.

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Koji Ikuta, Star Festival or Hoshi Matsuri, Mezzotint, 2021

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Artemio Rodriguez was born in Tacambaro, Michoacan Mexico in 1972. He began by studying agronomy at the Universidad Autonomo Chapingo and was later introduced to art when he apprenticed and learned letterpress printing from Juan Pasco, a master print maker working out of the Taller San Martin pescadoer near Rodriguez's hometown.

151 works

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Artemio Rodriguez was born in Tacambaro, Michoacan Mexico in 1972. He began by studying agronomy at the Universidad Autonomo Chapingo and was later introduced to art when he apprenticed and learned letterpress printing from Juan Pasco, a master print maker working out of the Taller San Martin pescadoer near Rodriguez's

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Striations Series Confetti Chads Weave Triptych Weave Installation Strata Data 2 105cm x 65cm Strata Data 3 105cm x 55cm Life Machine Series 45cm x 45cm Evanescence 3 45cm x 45cm

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Clare Phelan, Confetti Chads, Collagraph

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I'm really drawn to the way Clare Phelan utilizes texture in her work as opposed to taking a representational approach to collagraphs. In this way, there is a larger focus on suggesting the presence of something that once was. Phelan's use of texture is something I'll keep in mind for my own project.

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https://lara-di-art.com/

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Thank you for visiting my website - I hope you enjoy taking a look at my prints and illustrations. All editioned original prints and Giclee digital prints on fine art paper are for sale. Dimensions below refer to the printed image size itself. Postage and packaging is included in the price for deliveries in the...

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Havana Blue, Collagraph, 30cm x 42cm, Edition of 10

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In the 1930s the artist and historian Marie Hartley carved exquisite woodblocks to illustrate her now classic books on Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. Nearly ninety years on, Hester has reprinted the Marie Hartley engravings and created a collection of her own collagraph prints. Her prints of birds, flowers and Dales scenes have been inspired by re-tracing and repeatedly running along the paths which Marie Hartley walked.

The two-year project, entitled Ink Inspiration, culminated in 'The View from the Fells - In the footsteps of Marie Hartley', a special exhibition at the Dales Countryside Museum (DCM) in Hawes that took place in Autumn 2020. Featuring 25 of Hester's new collagraphs, 15 wood engravings created by Marie Hartley (and reprinted by Hester) plus artefacts from both women's studios: sketchbooks, printing blocks, tools & photographs. You can see more information about Marie Hartley, Hester & the exhibition via the museum website
Anyone interested in buying a print should use the CONTACT form to enquire directly to Hester who can arrange the sale and delivery.

NB Sizes are for image only, the prints invariably have at least 1 1/2" paper border surrounding the image making them suitable for mounting and framing. 'Variable edition' means that there will be slight variations across the editions due to the nature of the hand printing process, these are often indiscernible to customers. Hester can send a photograph of the print available to be approved before purchase.

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In the 1930s the artist and historian Marie Hartley carved exquisite woodblocks to illustrate her now classic books on Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. Nearly ninety years on, Hester has reprinted the Marie Hartley engravings and created a collection of her own collagraph prints.

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Hester Cox, Where the Curlew Cries, Collagraph, 11 3/4' x18 1/2", edition of 30

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This artwork tells a story and while it uses a limited palette, it still has contrast between the sky and the ground. It gives me more ideas of how to construct my collagraph with different layers and multiple colors!

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This page specifically is a tutorial

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Nude Figurative Collagraph Print

This nude figurative collagraph print was part of a series of carborundum tests I experimented with over the summer. More on the carborundum test results in a later post. [Subscribe to this blog here.]

Adding Carborundum Grit to a Collagraph Plate

Adding loose sandpaper grit (carborundum) to acrylic varnish on a mat board collagraph plate will create areas of texture to hold intaglio ink, even after wiping the plate.

Carborundum can be sprinkled onto wet acrylic varnish (see photo above), or mixed with the varnish in advance and applied while still wet to the plate.

Ink stays embedded in the mini-crevices around the grit - so those sand-paper-textured hills and valleys will print concentrated, rich inks, even after wiping the plate intaglio style.

Carborundum Gel for Intaglio Printmaking

Instead of using loose carborundum powder mixed by hand in the studio with an acrylic varnish, you can purchase carborundum gel, made by Akua. (<--Here is a link to it on Amazon)

A jar of carborundum gel is *super* convenient to use (I've tried so many carborundum methods, and this one is excellent) because there's no mess with loose carborundum grit everywhere.

Also, the gel to carborundum ratio is consistent with each application, which gives you predictability in your values.

Plus, the gel is viscous enough to keep the grit suspended, and evenly distributed in the base for simple application with a dipped brush or scraper.

That means you can apply the grit to the plate in thin layers to control the darks on your collagraph print. A single layer gives a little grit. Multiple layers will accumulate enough grit to print in rich dark pigments. (I'll share my test swatches on this process in a future post.)

Inking and wiping an intaglio mat board collagraph plate carved for linear elements, and also treated with carborundum grit. You can see where the carborundum gel held the ink in the figure's hair and the shadows around her body.

Here is a playlist of collagraph video tutorials from my YouTube channel. I hope you find them helpful in your exploration of this totally fun, very accessible printmaking method.

Related Collagraph Posts

If you have any questions or comments about making a figurative collagraph print using carborundum gel, leave me a note in the comments, and I'll get right back to you.

In the meantime, thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you in the next post -

Belinda

P.S. Watch Susan Rostow demonstrate the use of carborundum gel to make a mezzotype in this tutorial video .

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Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but, most of all, endurance. ~James Baldwin

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This nude figurative collagraph print was part of a series of carborundum tests I experimented with over the summer. More on the carborundum test results in a later post. [Subscribe to this blog here .] Adding loose sandpaper grit (carborundum) to acrylic varnish on a mat board collagraph plate will create areas of texture to hold intaglio ink, even after wiping the plate.

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Belinda Del Pesco, Figurative nude, collagraph print

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As always, I'm most interested in artists that use printmaking to emulate a more illustrative style. I appreciate how this artist uses multiple colors of inks, even going so far as using lighter shades to highlight the figure's skin. I will probably try to experiment with more textured items on my final print, but this style of inking might come into play for a later project.

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Alyssa Williams - Collagraph Artist Link

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Alyssa Williams - Collagraph Artist Link

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https://lara-di-art.com/

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Thank you for visiting my website - I hope you enjoy taking a look at my prints and illustrations. All editioned original prints and Giclee digital prints on fine art paper are for sale. Dimensions below refer to the printed image size itself. Postage and packaging is included in the price for deliveries in the...

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I really enjoy the diverse textures in this artist’s work and the full compositions that make you feel like you are part of the scene. I definitely feel inspired but the fullness and variety and will brainstorm compositions for my own collagraph with that in mind.

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Shepard Fairey, Serigraph Edition, 24" x 18" on fine art cream speckletone

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Artist inspiration: Shepard Fairey.

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Shepard Fairey
https://obeygiant.com/

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AKA Andre the Giant Has a Posse. A street art project and an experiment in phenomenology by artist and skateboarder Shepard Fairey.

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Clare Halifax, Around and About London, 5 color screen print, 76x76 cm

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I really like the immense detail this artist depicts while making it appear simplistic by the very methodical use of color and lack of color. I am a bit intimidated by the idea of using multiple colors/layers so I will look to this work to motivate and inspire my use of color.

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https://www.clarehalifax.com/

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Clare Halifax is a London based artist who produces limited edition silkscreen prints and ceramic pieces.

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billy schenk, contemporary western art, pop art, Dot Paintings

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Billy Schenck, Above the Madison, Serigraph, 25” x 28”, 1981, Edition of 54

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Daryl R. - Serigraph artist: Billy Schenck

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Daryl R. - Serigraph artist: Billy Schenck

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What's immediately most striking about this print is the lighting. Carefully chosen color palettes can invoke a sense of depth and atmosphere even in relatively low detail. I think that's what I appreciate most about this piece and the medium as a whole. You can create very convincing lighting with precise color usage. I don't think I'm going to be able to emulate anything this complex for my project, but it's inspiring nonetheless.

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Jasmin Dwyer — wasn’t able to locate the title of this specific piece but I love it!

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Jasmin is a London based illustrator that specializes in depicting people and plants! This artwork inspires me for this upcoming project because while it only has two colors, there’s a great amount of realism and it tells a story.

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Jasmin Dwyer is a London based Artist and Illustrator.

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Throughout Rauschenberg's work, I'm drawn to the variation of textures and imagery created by each layer. In this piece particularly, I enjoy its collaged feel and the combination of photographs and painterly strokes. Additionally, its details make viewers take a closer look and notice things like paw prints.

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https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/art

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Working in a wide range of materials, techniques, and disciplines, Rauschenberg is celebrated as a forerunner for nearly every art movement since Abstract Expressionism. Become acquainted with Rauschenberg's art and life through highlights from his career and the Foundation's archives.

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Working in a wide range of materials, techniques, and disciplines, Rauschenberg is celebrated as a forerunner for nearly every art movement since Abstract Expressionism. Become acquainted with Rauschenberg's art and life through highlights from his career and the Foundation's archives.