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Behind the print: "The Green Door"
Fiona Wallin captures the atmosphere of a charming Greenwich backstreet in her new collagraph print, "The Green Door". She takes us behind the scenes of how she made it, using humble materials to create a wonderful range of tones and textures and a composition you feel you can step right into.
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2 days ago4 min read


Behind the print: "A Soft Embrace"
Our featured artist Lucy Ward's atmospheric prints take inspiration from real-world landscapes, imagined stories and cinematic lighting. Lucy talks about the inspiration behind their etching, “A Soft Embrace” and how taking part in a residency kick-started new ways of working.
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Feb 16 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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 18, 20255 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


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


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


Behind the print: "Thrown Shadows"
Bethany Marett’s work explores the effect of light on the body and quiet moments in interior spaces. She explains how she made this woodcut.
lucy w
Apr 12, 20235 min read


Behind the print: "Memories of Tuscany"
Elaine Marshall evokes the lush colours of early summer with her linocut “Memories of Tuscany”, inspired by drawing trips with friends.
lucy w
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Behind the print: “Bobbejaan”
Tammy Mackay is showing her new baboon print as part of her featured artist show, taking inspiration from her experiences in South Africa.
lucy w
Feb 22, 20234 min read


Behind the print: "Late November"
Find out how Jennifer Jokhoo makes her intricate linocut prints of natural landscapes throughout the seasons.
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Jan 23, 20234 min read
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