Printmaking

Leaf Stripes (Dark)

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

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NetWorking

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.

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Hot off the Press! My 2015 Calendar Print

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 TowbinLittle Bits, photopolymer etching, 2014, 5.5″ x 5″, edition of 50.

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