The creative power of the universe flows through each of us. From a single molecule to a supernova, giving voice to our journeys through self-expression is to share with the larger community - to spur our direction with refreshing … [Read more...]
Fish Prints – Gyotaku
gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing" Gyotaku 魚拓 dates back to the mid-1800s, the method of documenting fish caught, proving claims of size and appearance by Japanese anglers. The oldest known prints were commissioned in 1862. Over time, fish printing … [Read more...]
PD Packard on Creative Freedom
We checked in with PD Packard. How did your creative journey bring you to this place? I’ve always had a natural love of color. When growing up in Washington, D.C., and trying to determine how I would make an income with this love of color, I … [Read more...]
Discovery: Artist Mimi King on Relief & Intaglio Printmaking
November, of last year, I sat down to try my hand at relief printmaking. I thought it would be a one-off experiment, a stop-gap until I could access etching baths again. I love intaglio, the process of it, the amount of waiting, planning, and … [Read more...]
An Inside Look at Paint & Calligraphy Papers
Character Appeal Xuan - Super soft, absorbing ink consistently and evenly Pronounced "shwen," this paper provides a pristine surface for writing and painting. Handmade in historic, Anhui Province, China, Xuan has stood the test of time as the … [Read more...]