Sinclair Ashman presents a fascinating insight into his printmaking practice.

We are very pleased to invite PMC members to the second in our series of Zoom talks by PMC member Sinclair Ashman  Sinclair is a graphic designer and recently became the first Print Fellow at the University of Lincoln in their School of Design. Sinclair works with collagraph and experimental printmaking techniques involving texture, materials, form […]

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Infernal Methods: some thoughts on the nature of the print By Michael Kennedy

  In 2008 Printmakers Council took part in a discussion at the Fine Art Trade Guild to identify common standards that might be applicable to both the original artist’s print and the giclee reproduction print.  Artists representing both groups were present and we were told that any agreed statements would be taken by the Fine […]

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A Glossary of Printmaking Techniques and Processes compiled by Michael Kennedy

Aquatint: A means of producing tone, like watercolour, as an addition or an alternative to line in an etching. The plate is covered with melted grains of resin and then put into acid, which bites into the metal around each grain, leaving white dots when printed. Stop-out varnish is used to protect areas during second […]

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Studio space available

I’m looking for 2 printmakers to share a studio space in Wood Green, N22. Space available from 1 September. Monthly rent of £277 (inclusive). New tenants will be taking part in a well-established N22 Open Studios in November (for which an additional fee is required). Access to a screen printing press and exposure unit available […]

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