Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

Olga Shtonda is an award-winning illustrator from Kharkiv, Ukraine, who loves to combine different graphic techniques with printmaking, ink, pencils, collages and digital. Olga believes her visual style was influenced by studying printmaking and graphic art at Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts. "I © Olga Shtonda. © Olga Shtonda.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All images © Grace Gillespie, shared with permission Grace Gillespie grew up in an artistic household, but she resisted pursuing visual art at first, especially printmaking, because it was something both of her parents excelled at. She found solace and energy in their variety of colors and textures. ” she says.

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Colossal

AUGUST 30, 2023

” All images © Matt Roussel, shared with permission An avid printmaker with a love for experimentation, French artist Matt Roussel constantly craves new challenges. As Roussel carves each piece, the gouges reveal a tantalizing texture. Roussel regularly makes prints, too, and several are usually available in his shop.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For French artist Matt Roussel , the linear forms created on the surface of linoleum or wood are just as compelling as the prints that can be made from them. In his series of mounted printing blocks, he highlights the curving textures of lilies sprouting from a scarab beetle or leaves emanating from the body of a trotting horse.

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Creative Review

MAY 13, 2021

But there was a time when I couldn’t move forward with a story I was supposed to publish,” she tells CR. “From then on, I gained recognition as an illustrator as I made more images, did printing work, and gained commissions,” she says. For a texture like printmaking, I use a brush and layer effect.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often using her family, friends, and self as subjects, Hobbs creates densely textured prints and paintings depicting quiet moments of affection and connection. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Design Week

JANUARY 30, 2020

Limerick has been given a new brand identity, including logo and print and digital campaign, by M&C Saatchi, in a bid to improve the city’s business and tourism prospects. The reproduction technique is taken from Limerick printmakers, which is a traditional craft in the region.

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