Collagraph Print Making by Suzie MacKenzie
Much like the landscape in the Northern Highlands in which the artist lives and works, there is something very rich, lush and textural about Suzie MacKenzie’s prints. The textures and dynamism of the...
View ArticleA Coffee Break with Printmaker Anita Klein R.E.
Whilst exploring the exciting world of printmaking at university, there were a few printmakers who repeatedly caught my attention at various exhibitions at the Mall Galleries and the Royal Academy...
View Article10% off Printmaking Supplies
Nearly all your Printmaking Supplies In the run up to the London Original Print Fair which takes place on April 24-27, 2014 Jackson’s have been publishing a series of articles about artist printmakers....
View ArticleEasy Creative Linoprints with Schmincke Inks
Do more of what makes you happy! Make linoprints in an easy and creative way with Aqua Linoprint colours from Schmincke. A Workshop for easy printing techniques with Susanne Goch Have you ever wanted...
View ArticleJacksons Print Rack Offer
Just in time for Summer open studios! Jackson’s Academy Wooden Print Rack Is 30% off the regular low price until June 1st 2014 Now just £24.50 This sturdy and attractive piece of solid wood furniture...
View ArticleSteg the linoprint
“Steg” is the title of a linoprint, edition of 20, made by artist printmaker Katja Rosenberg for an exhibition at her local community centre. The Mill on Coppermill Lane in Walthamstow East London, has...
View ArticleLinocut Printing with Georgian Medium and Caligo Inks
When I’m not interviewing artists for the Jackson’s Blog, I’m usually found making linocut prints, so I thought it only right that one of these days I would write about what I do on my non-Jackson’s...
View ArticleLinocut Christmas Cards Photo Competition
We had a competition on Twitter last month asking printmakers to help us with an image that would encourage readers to linoprint their own Christmas cards this year. The winner with a great image and...
View ArticleCreate Your Own Festive Cards Using Lino Print
Making cards helps you get into the Christmas spirit! Receiving a handmade card makes Christmas even more special! It is a fun activity for the holidays and creating something especially for family and...
View ArticleAngela Brown from Caligo Inks tells us about printing on Fabric
Earlier on this year we interviewed the pattern designer and print-maker Susie Hetherington, who uses Caligo inks to print her designs on to fabric which are consequently used to make cushion covers...
View ArticleLinocut Christmas Cards
It has become an annual tradition at Jackson’s! Each year we ask artists to submit a photo that will encourage people to make their own linocut Christmas Cards. Every year we get some great photos from...
View ArticleCreative Printmaking Without a Press
This book proves that it is the artistic idea that matters, and you don’t need complex equipment to make an edition of prints. Handmade Prints: An Introduction to Creative Printmaking Without a Press A...
View ArticleThe Printmakers Bible
The finished works and works-in-progress shown throughout the book demonstrate what an amazingly wide scope of possibilities there are in printmaking. The Printmakers’ Bible A 272-page paperback book...
View ArticleMaking Woodblock Prints
This book on the art of woodcut printmaking shares technical information for new printmakers and ideas for those with more experience. Plus there are many inspirational photographs of beautiful prints!...
View ArticleMonotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly Printmaking
The art of monotype has experienced a surge of popularity in recent years and artists working in other mediums will enjoy exploring the creative potential this process offers them. Monotype: Mediums...
View ArticleMonotypes by Bill Jacklin R.A.
2016 is a busy year for Bill Jacklin R.A. – with 2 books ‘Bill Jacklin Graphics’ (RA Publishers) and ‘Bill Jacklin’s New York’ (Scala Arts) being published, as well as solo shows at Marlborough Fine...
View ArticleCelebrating International Print Day 2016
To celebrate the art of printmaking and the global print community, the annual International Print Day is back this year on Saturday 7th May 2016. This year’s event will feature participating artists...
View ArticleInspired by a Wall! Printmaker Christine Howes on her working methods
Christine Howes is a Bristol based printmaker who specialises in wood engraving, lino cut and wood cut prints. Her favourite subject is anything to do with the natural world – wildlife, plant life,...
View ArticleEnvironmental Ethics In The Printmaking Studio
Art and sustainability aren’t necessarily two things you’d think of simultaneously. Yet around the printmaking studio, the materials and processes used to create a beautiful fine art print can be...
View ArticleBook Review – Bill Jacklin: Graphics
‘Bill Jacklin: Graphics’ is a survey of The Royal Academician’s prints, from the early 1960s until the present day. This article reviews the book and identifies how it could be a huge source of...
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