D!VE is an Irish visual artist. Originally from Cork, he studied Graphic Design at the Limerick School of Art & Design. In pursuit of further artistic development, he traveled to Berlin where he used his skills in visual communications combined with a passion for screen print to develop his practice…
In her latest project, The Transformation Series, Warsaw-based printmaker Magdalena Szata shares a very personal journey. Specialising in graphic arts, Magdalena’s work focuses primarily on linocut and pen-and-ink drawings on paper. These techniques provide her with a wide range of artistic possibilities, allowing her to use lines and dots to…
Evelyn Polk’s printmaking practice is centred around the found object and shapes, yet also takes inspiration from the excavation and marks left on land through time. Acting like a mediator, Evelyn selects and presents items for the consideration of the viewer. Her working process is dictated by the objects, materials,…
Grannyprints is the pseudonym of Matt, a printmaker living, working, and creating on Gadigal Land in Sydney, Australia. Matt’s practice predominantly focuses on the creation of relief prints, and is slowly expanding into the world of intaglio and monoprinting. For Matt, the process of producing the print is often the…
Led by Hagai Farago, a Tel-Aviv-based printmaker, HED is a silkscreen, hand-printed Artist-Magazine that brings together a mosaic of comments and impressions on the raging war, facilitating a complex discourse over its 24 pages. Hagai asks; “What kind of printmaking can rise in such devastating times? As a screen-printing enthusiast…
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF) is back for its 9th edition in 2024, opening at Woolwich Works in London’s historic Royal Arsenal from 21-24 November 2024. The largest international art fair dedicated to highly collectible contemporary print, WCPF continues to be the pioneer in the world of original print, pushing…
Hello Fluo is a collection of creative coding visuals printed in Quadrifluox® and curated by Mekit Studio and 70magenta. Traditionally, code and print belong to distinct spheres. The Hello Fluo project counters this, offering a unique blend of digital and analogue technologies where coded visuals are created on computers and…
Having recently experienced a revival thanks to its tactility, high quality results, and support for craftsmanship, this month we’ve chosen to present a variety of letterpress projects from our Official POP community. From wine labels to notebooks, our members have used this traditional relief printing method to bring their unique…
Poster Cult is one of the latest releases from Zurich-based publishers Lars Müller. The 163-page hardcover publication offers a detailed insight into the internationally renowned poster printing technique of one of Switzerland’s foremost poster designers, Dafi Kühne. Dafi’s bold, diverse work embraces both traditional production methods and modern layouts. From…
Sarah Sumeray is the face behind THIS IS FUN, ISN’T IT, a digital artist taking inspiration from vintage design and old comics. With a detail-focused approach, Sarah makes her work look as convincing and authentic as possible by using aged and distressed effects, halftones, and retro-style illustration, all designed to…
Mya Giuliani is the wizard behind Weezard Prints. A process-oriented printmaker, Mya works mostly in reduction and jigsaw linocut, as well as dabbling in woodcut, serigraphy, and letterpress. The name ‘Weezard Prints’ is inspired by a few things; Mya’s deep and abiding love for Magic: The Gathering; their self-described status…
Typography plays a critical role in visual communication, influencing both aesthetic appeal and functionality. The choice of font affects how a message is received, evokes emotion and ensures readability across diverse media. In recent years, free and open-source fonts have become increasingly popular among designers for their versatility, accessibility and…
Molly Wallis is a painter and printmaker living in Suffolk whose work predominantly focuses on the natural world. Currently, she is working on a long term project documenting the decline of UK birds in Mezzotint. She tells us; “I had always enjoyed printing alongside painting on my degree, however I…
Taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December at Print Workers Barcelona, the Give Print A Chance market is back for 2024 with its 9th edition. The market is host to more than 25 international and local screen print artists, and is a must for lovers of illustration, design,…
Caroline Tomlinson’s latest screen print is a celebration of self-love. On The Wings of Love is an A3 one colour hand finished screen print that signifies a new chapter in Caroline’s life; one where she puts herself first. Caroline states; “The biggest lessons in life are always the ones we…
Illustrator Mandy Finke has spent the last month experimenting with translating some of her more “painterly” illustrations into Risograph prints. Instead of using the normal kind of file setup, she turned her drawings into fake CMYK. Mandy’s illustrations cover subjects including people, nature, folklore, food, travel, and the built environment…
In August this year (2024), Claire Thompson left her long-term office job in higher education to pursue her lifelong dream of having a creative career. After the occurrence of some significant live events, Claire set up Inky Badger, her linocut printmaking practice that brings together her love for nature and…
For over 20 years Claire Edge has been working as a printmaker, producing collagraph and relief prints. However, recently she has focused her practice on the creation of reduction lino prints featuring nature, animals, flowers, plants, still life, and interiors. Claire attended Cardiff School of Art & Design and graduated…
Marta Dyer-Smith is an experimental printmaker and YouTuber specialising in collagraph printmaking. The Suffolk-based artist’s current practice involves the mixing of various different printmaking techniques to achieve unexpected results. Recently, Marta has been experimenting with all kinds of printmaking in her new series of prints focused on local Suffolk scenes.…
In the world of printmaking, the choice of paper can make or break a final print. The right paper not only supports the technical requirements of the chosen printmaking process but also enhances the overall aesthetic and tactile quality of the artwork. Printmaking papers are designed to handle the specific…