Matt Martin, aka Freshmattic, is a printmaker, illustrator, and “general nuisance” based in North Wales, UK. He cuts lino, screenprints, monoprints, paints, draws, and seemingly makes a mess in any format on a whim. His work is influenced by 1960s counter culture, 1970s tough guys, 1980s comics, and 1990s hiphop.…
Back in 2020, when the world shut down due to COVID-19, Pernille Sand, a Danish linocut printmaker, finally had the time to start on a project that had been on her mind for a while; an alphabet made entirely of neon letters. A Danish alphabet that is – 29 letters…
Couleur Aube, aka Marion, has just launched a stunning new collection of linocut prints based around the city of New York – the place that she calls home. Through these new artworks, Marion takes the viewer on a visual journey, immersing them in the iconic Manhattan skyline, leading them through…
Inspired by her love for myths, legends, and folklore, Morag Bassingthwaighte uses her printmaking practice to create stories that take the viewer on adventures. Imagining fantastical elements while walking dogs and listening to the cacophony of birdsong, Morag recently designed an etching titled Rebel for which she invented a young…
“Geometry has had a special place in my heart since I was a child,” begins Germany-based linocut artist Veskor Cassiopeia. He continues; “It’s incredible how shapes and patterns can inspire such awe and wonder”. This is why Veskor has delved into the world of lino printing, as he can combine…
Beth S. Robertson is an artist, educator, and researcher with a passion for using art as a means of communicating and furthering knowledge. In 2005 Beth gained a BA(Hons) in Illustration and Printmaking followed by a Master of Design. Her research focused on how Visual Literacy can help children with…
Steven Soltysik is the face behind Solty Design, where he creates illustrations for the beverage, food, and music industries using traditional linocut techniques. He enjoys working on murals, packaging design, and personal prints, or, simply, anything that you could put an illustration on. Before he started with illustration, Steven graduated…
Alicia Breakspear is a botanical printmaker based in Cornwall, U.K. Her practice is centred around the plant kingdom and capturing the intricacy and details found within individual plant species. She uses the process of monoprinting to create one-off original prints directly with the plants. Her process begins with walking out…
Currently an HNC student at College, Jacek Ambroszczyk started his creative career back in 2021 when he applied for a place on level ¾ Art & Design. With some background in Photoshop digital manipulation and 3D sculpting, he had a yearning to learn new traditional aspects of art; “I feel…
Teammanji, aka Michelle, is a visual designer and print enthusiast based in Hong Kong. During the day, Michelle works as UXUI designer tackling hands-on projects that involve product management and brand communications. At night, she works on line art, printed matters, or research on creative papers. As a visual designer,…
Casey Williams, otherwise known as Luminoom, is a printmaker and self-taught artist based in Boston, Massachusetts. She primarily creates linoleum block prints, with some mixed media elements, such as watercolour and gold foil accents. Recently, Casey has begun mixing her own inks in order to print in the iridescent hues…
Creativity and artistic expression have held a special place in Sonia, aka Saffron Prints’, heart from a young age, and have played an integral and cherished part of her life’s journey. While pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science, Sonia made sure to carve out time for art, using it as a…
Bryce Praught first picked up his love for printmaking whilst studying Graphic Design at James Madison University. He tells us; “Screen printing was my favourite because of how fast you could create copies. It also just felt very “designy” for lack of a better word. There’s just something about it…
Zealous Alchemy is the printmaking pseudonym of Jack Williams, a xylographer (woodcut printmaker). Although he is currently studying a degree in Art Practice, he is self-taught as a printmaker. Thus, Jack approaches the medium in his own distinct fashion, whilst also endlessly researching and looking for additional knowledge concerning printmaking.…
Having studied BA (Hons) and an MA in Fine Art at the University of Wolverhampton, Satinder Parhar has continued his artistic practice ever since. This practice revolves around the relationship between the space, form, and the object. Satinder’s work examines the structures which form these interstices, the interstitial spaces that…
Based in Brighton, Robin Ajder is an abstract artist who hand draws all of his work. Currently, Robin is building a catalogue of work for his website and exhibitions, as well as taking on commission projects. Originally working in Project Management after completing a Business and Marketing undergraduate degree and…
After a restless few years, illustrator Caroline Tomlinson headed back to the Northern hemisphere, like the swallow in time for the Summer. A softer landing than returning during the winter months. Caroline comments; “I had made the best decision – I had followed my heart like a compass and headed…
Alexander Valva is the creative mind behind Omamori Prints. In his day job as a food stylist Alex has an eye for aesthetics and details, and through lino printing he can also implement these characteristics. Originally trained as a chef, and having worked as a food stylist for 12 years,…
Laurel Taylor, aka Wilde.Ink, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Taos, New Mexico. At her print studio in Arroyo Seco, NM, just 20 minutes north of Taos, she hand carves imagery inspired by the surrounding nature, wildlife, and the expanses of the mind and spirit. With Wilde.Ink imagery, Laurel creates…
Printmaker Stewart Taylor is continuing to march onwards with his Tree Portraits series, which he started over 3 years ago in London, prior to him leaving for Devon in late 2020. Initially inspired by the street trees of the city (he rendered over 100 of these in the space of…