Crowstone Press
An Exploration in Printmaking and Hand Crafted Artist Materials.
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Hello, I’m on a journey exploring the history of artist tools and materials. creating handmade paints, inks and other artistic paraphenalia. Crowstone Press is my Studio and Printshop where all of the exploration processes take place. Experiments and historical research will be shared here via our blog, galleries, social media, and newsletters. Please stay tuned and subscribe so you don’t miss any intriguing art or printmaking posts.
Printmaking
Through setting up my home Printshop, I have started re-engaging with printmaking techniques like collagraph, monotype, drypoint, engraving, woodcut, and lithography. A home studio space leads to an interest in new methods and approaches to printmaking. I will admit that some concepts are born of a need to save money or form a healthy adaptation for harsh chemicals of the past. However, An understanding of modern processes does depend on the knowledge of traditional techniques and tools. We must research past techniques to speak life into new concepts. We are lucky to be living in the era of social media, I have access to a large family of printmakers, all sharing new ideas and discoveries. I am excited to have Crowstone Press be of tribute.
Artist Materials
As creators, our tools and materials are an integral part of any work of art. So why are we so far removed from the history and chemical makeup of our daily supplies? The typical answer is a convenience, but when we realize how much control is gained through understanding the tools, we can't help but look deeper. This is why I collect pigments and study to adapt recipes for handmade gouache, watercolor, oils, inks, and tools like pochade boxes or palettes. We have access to a rich history buried in old art books and passed down between artists. We will inspect and share it all here from pigment to Mahl sticks.
Follow our journey.
Prints aren’t copies—they’re handcrafted originals born from ink, pressure, and process. This post dives into what a print really is, why it’s misunderstood, and why it still matters. Whether you’re a curious collector or a printmaker yourself, welcome to the heart of the medium.