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My style has been that of a classical printmaker since I began intaglio etching many years ago; however, the past year or so I have begun to stretch the boundaries of traditional printmaking experimenting with monotypes. It is a fresh new direction for me and I am finding it to…

I'm very excited to get to participate in Print Day in May 2019. I have a tiny studio in Western Colorado (there are two of us!) called Atelier Myousa and it seemed like a great opportunity to make some prints I've been working on. One of them is a polyester…

Silhouette have been a muse for me for over 2 decades... there is something very striking when we can simplify the complex three dimensional world into a line drawing in flat duo tones and then use fabric as the substrate, which gives it a whole new dimension with its sculptural…

I decided to celebrate Print Day in May by pulling a small edition from a block I cut in 1968... ancient linoleum, Akua Van Dyke Brown, Arches 88... #speedballpd2019 #akuapd2019

So happy to be part of Print Day in May! #printdayinmay2019 #francesvalesco #valesco #printmaking #photoprintmaking #etching #california https://sites.google.com/site/francesvalescoart/ https://www.facebook.com/Frances-Valesco-Arts-695027667248748/ Instagram: @fvalesco1 Tumblr: NewestFrances gelpresspd2019 #savoirfairepd2019 #jpppd2019 #AndersonRanchPD2019 #SpeedballPD2019 AkuaPD2019 #ArnhemPD201 Title: Certain Grasses #9, photo etching and pochoir on Shiramine Select washi

In addition to trying out my little 3D Press today, I also wanted to try using the Tetra Packaging from a juice drinking box to make an intaglio plate.  I only recently came across this idea for plate making. So I gathered my supplies and created a little sketch, and…

We are getting the presses ready in Portland, Oregon at the Atelier Meridian! Here Jane Pagliarulo and Nancy Clarke are getting ready to print a Solarplate. Today will be the perfect day for a barbecue print party on the river! Bring your wood blocks or etching plates or we’ll just…