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In memory of Peter Wareham
We pay tribute to Peter Wareham, who was a member of Greenwich Printmakers for many years and recently passed away. A skilled printmaker and energetic character, Peter will be missed by the group. We have gathered some of our memories and responses to this sad news.
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3 days ago3 min read


Featured artist: Catherine Gerbrands
Catherine Gerbrands creates atmospheric, folk horror worlds you can get lost in. Inspired by artists including Richard Dadd, Gerald Scarfe, Ian Miller and Leonora Carrington, Catherine (she/they) makes detailed mezzotint and drypoint prints that have wonderful texture and depth. A talented singer and multi-instrumentalist, their music and art feeds off one another and they have performed in galleries and designed album covers. Catherine is our featured artist in the gallery u
lucy w
Jan 114 min read


Behind the print: "Phantom Sofa"
Bess Frimodig has spent her life traveling light, yet her current obsession is wonderfully weighty: the elusive, comforting fantasy of soft seating. Her new prints, including "Phantom Sofa" and "Oh Santa Give Me Soft Seating for Christmas", are part of her ongoing "Furniture Dreaming" series. They are studies in colour, memory, and desire. Bess shares the inspiration behind her flying sofas, from Japanese printmaking techniques and Rothko's colours to her armchair-traveling L
lucy w
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Meet new member Polly Hosp
Polly's spectacular prints bring wildlife stories to life through her knowledge of animal behaviour, expressive marks and her love of drawing. She shares her memories of her time living in Africa, why each print is unique and why she loves printmaking.
lucy w
Nov 17, 20254 min read


Behind the print: "This Is My Happy Face"
Julian Davies tells the story behind this grumpy linocut character, from its beginning as a chance doodle to opening the doors for a whole set of monsters in print.
lucy w
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Meet new member Ruth Greenwood
Ruth’s etchings explore everyday objects and combine delicate lines with Baroque and Arts and Crafts influences. She talks about how a precious inherited ink pen led her on a journey to etching, and shares some of the inspirations behind her work.
lucy w
Sep 18, 20255 min read


Meet new member Nicki Massos
Nicki Massos talks about her inspiration for her monotypes and screenprints, how she got into printmaking "by accident" and joining the Greenwich Printmakers gallery and cooperative.
lucy w
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Behind the Print: “Mandarin Duck”
Tim Mitchell explains how he made “Mandarin Duck”, a spectacular four-plate colour etching.
lucy w
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Art for everyone
Bess Frimodig tells how growing up surrounded by beautiful prints and the philosophy of "art for all" in Sweden inspired her to become a printmaker, and why Greenwich Printmakers continues this tradition.
lucy w
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Why collect prints?
Local art collector Christina Lane on why she loves prints, plus a few of our images that take an unusual viewpoint of the local area.
lucy w
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Behind the print: “Blue Lake - Rockies"
Laura Reiter shows us how she made her gorgeous new screenprint and gives an insight into how she develops her artistic ideas.
lucy w
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Why print?
New Greenwich Printmakers member Bess Frimodig writes about the history of printmaking and its impact on society.
lucy w
Feb 13, 20254 min read


What is Linocut Printmaking? Greenwich Printmakers Linocut Artists Explain
This printmaking technique takes its origins from traditional woodcut printmaking, which originated in Japan.
TheMoatzart Alexandra
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Behind the print: "Monet's Garden"
Diana Croft on how she made her new six-colour reduction linocut, inspired by a visit to the impressionist artist Monet’s garden.
lucy w
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Nikolas Wereszczynski: ‘Printmaking is a very physical process – the calluses make it inch ever closer to being a folk craft’
Nikolas Wereszczynski draws inspiration for his prints from folk culture, animism and the tactile act of making something with your hands.
lucy w
Mar 29, 20245 min read


Chris Moody: 'I find intensely lived-in places fascinating'
Greenwich Printmaker Chris Moody talks about how his travels around the world – both past and present – inspire his art.
lucy w
Feb 22, 20244 min read


Behind the print: "The Space Between"
Stephen Robson’s abstract screenprints explore overlapping shapes and juxtapositions of colour.
lucy w
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Behind the print: "The Power of Three"
Laura Reiter's approach means she is always responding to the last mark or colour – and if mistakes happen, they become opportunities.
lucy w
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Behind the print: "A Swoop of Summer Swallows"
Tim Mitchell talks about his recent swallows etching and the challenges of trying to capture the baking heat of summer in ink.
lucy w
Jun 6, 20234 min read


Behind the print: "Beltane"
Tim Major explores stories, legendary creatures and British raptors in his prints. He talks about "Beltane" and his love of horror films.
lucy w
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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