printmaking

print·mak·ing | \ ˈprint-ˌmā-kiŋ

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Definition of printmaking

: the design and production of prints by an artist

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Recent Examples on the Web With a degree in printmaking, Martino said the inspiration for mosaics came from wine. — Rachel K. Hindery, chicagotribune.com, "‘New Types of Beauty:’ Garden Walk Highlights Area Gardens," 16 July 2019 Makamo is most known for his printmaking work at David Krut Print Studio in 2006. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Carmelo Anthony Presents Melo Made Collection 2," 7 Sep. 2019 Speaking of art, this year’s festival will feature dozens of media, including painting, photography, jewelry, glassblowing, metalworks, ceramics, mixed media printmaking, woodworking and more. — Rich Heileman, cleveland.com, "Berea to host 29th annual Arts Fest: Around The Town," 30 Aug. 2019 In time, his practice branched out to include printmaking, photography and drawing. — Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, "Ed Ruscha Treasure Trove to be Auctioned by Christie's (Exclusive)," 14 Aug. 2019 Isenhart said entries are divided into the show categories: additional media; ceramics; drawing, illustration, printmaking; enamel; fiber; glass; jewelry; leather; mixed media; painting; photography; sculpture/metalwork and wood. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Lakewood Arts Festival draws big crowds for 42nd annual event," 6 Aug. 2019 Currently, more than 80 artists working in wide-ranging mediums from painting and ceramics to printmaking and stained glass are happy to show visitors around. — Patti Nickell, Dallas News, "History comes to life in vibrant Alexandria, Va.," 30 July 2019 Studio is open to painters of any medium (the printmaking studio is not open). — Sarah Bonnette, nola.com, "Artscape: Movie poster pop-up coming to St. Tammany Art Association," 19 June 2019 Currently 82 artists working in wide-ranging mediums from painting and ceramics to printmaking and stained glass are happy to show visitors around. — Patti Nickell, chicagotribune.com, "Near the nation’s capital, Alexandria offers history come to vibrant life," 1 July 2019

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The first known use of printmaking was in 1795

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