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Photo by Nacho Guevara
I am a printmaker and illustrator living in California's beautiful Bay Area. In my work I try to capture the beauty, curiosity, and wonder I see in the world.
My line of stationery, gifts and home goods featuring my artwork can be found online and in over 500 museums, botanic gardens, and boutiques across the country.
Fundraising through sales of my products raised over 25,000 meals for Alameda County Community Food Bank, which serves 1 in 4 people in my county. Thank you!
When designing my products I choose environmentally friendly options sourced as locally as possible.
Selected Client List: The United States Postal Service, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Paper Store, Pier 1, Barilla Pasta, Williams-Sonoma, La Brea Bakery, the band Cake
THE PRINTMAKING PROCESS:
step 1
To create a block print, I first start by drawing an image on a block of linoleum. Linoleum is a material made from linseed oil and wood or cork dust. The image must be drawn backwards, as it will leave a mirror image when printed.
step 3
When all the negative space is carved away, I ink the linoleum block with a roller, or "brayer".
step 5
The final print is revealed.
step 2
Next, I carve out all the negative space in the image. The linoleum that remains will catch the ink and form the final image.
step 4
To print the piece by hand, I place a piece of paper over the block and rub the back of the paper with a wooden spoon. This transfers the ink to the paper.
step 6
To print the piece on the press, I place the inked block on the bed of the press and place a piece of paper on it. Then I cover it with press felts and roll it through the press. The metal roller of the press applies a large amount of pressure to the paper and plate, transferring the ink to the paper.
To make a multi-color print, I use a few different techniques. One involves carving multiple linoleum blocks, each of which will print one area of color. In this example, I have carved five different blocks. One block can be painted with multiple colors, which can result in a more complex and painterly print.
