Janet Towbin

Leaf Stripes (Dark)

29/08/2015 | Comments: 1 | Posted by: JT | In: Art, Pattern, Printmaking

I have just completed a new relief print (linocut) that Brent Bond of Santo Press has contract printed for me. The mirrored pattern is based on a tessellated shape I have been exploring for the past few months in my drawings. I am extremely pleased with the way this print has turned out–Brent has done an amazing job of getting everything printed perfectly. It is an edition of 10 with 2 artist’s proofs and one printer’s proof. The image is 16″ x 16″. There is another colorway in the works which should be completed in the next week or two.

Leaf Stripes

Leaf Stripes–Dark, 16″ x 16″, Linocut, Santo Press, 2015

NetWorking

19/11/2014 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: JT | In: Art, Printmaking

I just completed an edition of a new print this week–called NetWork.

It is a part of my NetSquared Series. The edition was printed in ultramarine blue ink to mimic the appearance of a ballpoint pen drawing. I may decide to print another state of this print, filling in more of the squares. There is something oddly fulfilling about adding more and more lines to the little boxes. I might just take this print a step further. NetWork, Printmaking, Print by Janet Towbin, photopolymer etching, NetWork, 2014, photopolymer etching on Somerset paper, image size 7-1/2″ x 5-3/8″, edition of 10.

Hot off the Press! My 2015 Calendar Print

02/11/2014 | Comments: 2 | Posted by: JT | In: Art, Printmaking

I just completed my print for the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum’s 2015 Calendar. The print is called “Little Bits” because it is based on little bits (or details) of many of my drawings. It is a photopolymer etching in an edition of 50 with several A.P.’s. It is a rather small print, 5.5″ x 5″ (image size) on Rives BFK white paper 10″ x 12″. The print will be available to purchase from Mesa Arts Center in December. For around $200, you can purchase a calendar from Mesa Contemporary Arts and get 12 original prints. You read that right: $200 for 12 prints! I would sell this little beauty for $200 all by itself! I think you can request a calendar with my print–but perhaps not. Whether you get my print in your calendar, or not, it is a fantastically easy and inexpensive way to build a collection of great original art by some impressive printmakers.

Check out the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum’s website to order your calendar. There is a $5.00 discount if you order before December 5, 2014.

Little Bits, Photopolymer etching, etching by Janet Towbin Little Bits, photopolymer etching, 2014, 5.5″ x 5″, edition of 50.

Carnegie, PA: I ♥ You!

15/06/2014 | Comments: 2 | Posted by: JT | In: Art, Inspiration, Photography

I recently had an opportunity to visit my daughter and son-in-law in Pittsburgh.

Umm…

Perhaps I should be more honest about the real reason I went to Pittsburgh. I went there to see my new baby granddaughter! (Sorry, Emily and Michael!) She is also the reason I have taken a small “vacation” from blogging and posting things on my FB artist page. I just had to hold that sweet little girl in my arms for as long as possible every single day!

Anyway, I arrived at the PIT airport close to dinnertime. And because it was on our way home, we decided to stop in Carnegie (a Pittsburgh neighborhood) to eat at Papa J’s Ristorante, a favorite place of ours for some yummy Italian food. (Just thinking about their fried zucchini strips with marinara and lemon has me salivating into my keyboard).

We had a little time to spare before dinner, so we strolled around the neighboring area. I am really glad I had my camera with me ( I always have a camera with me) because Carnegie is a treasure trove of uber cool grit and grunge just waiting to be photographed.

I am a sucker for any sort of urban scene; the more grunge, graffiti, grit and grime the better! I fell in love with that sort of thing while living in Center City Philadelphia. Anything crumbling, decrepit, cracked, peeling or rusty leaves me weak in the knees. And let me just say this for the record, downtown Carnegie, PA has all that in spades! Here is just a small sampling of close to 50 photographs I managed to snap in about 15 minutes of wandering around the streets of Carnegie. I must go back soon. In fact, my next trip is already booked.

FYI: If you want see what I am up to on a regular basis check out my photos on Instagram.

Wooden Panel; Carnegie PA by Janet Towbin Wooden Door Panel, Carnegie; 2014; Digital Photography

307 Carnegie by Janet Towbin 307 Carnegie (Yin and Yang); 2014; Digital Photography

Bricks and Dots, Carnegie by Janet Towbin Bricks and Dots, Carnegie; 2014; Digital Photography

Carnegie White Wall by Janet Towbin White Wall, Carnegie; 2014; Digital Photography

Peeling White Door, Carnegie by Janet Towbin Peeling White, Carnegie; 2014; Digital Photography

Mail Pouch Tobacco Brick Wall, Carnegie by Janet Towbin Mail Pouch Tobacco Sign, Carnegie; 2014; Digital Photography

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