35 - Deanna Pumplin

Deanna Pumplin: Low Tide

4671 Magnolia Street,
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone: 360.379.1553
email: deepumplin@gmail.com

Prints

Demonstration:
“When I print linocuts and woodcuts by hand, my studio is the kitchen, including a large island area on which to cut and print blocks, and the sink for cleanup of water based inks. I will have examples of completed linocuts and woodcuts and the relief prints pulled from them, including both multiple block and the reduction block methods. I will demonstrate how to register the blocks and paper for consistent alignment of multicolored prints. I will show the basic tools and materials of the process. I will demonstrate and explain the printing process throughout both days.”

Directions to studio:
“San Juan to 49th, past fairgrounds, around two curves to Mason Street; turn left onto Mason, right on S. Caroline, and left on Magnolia. Or, take Hastings to Cook Ave., drive down the steep hill (Cook Ave.), turn right on Bell and go left on either Magnolia Court or E. Caroline St. to Magnolia. 4671 is next to last house on right (west) side of Magnolia, just before Saphire St. Do Not Block Driveways!”

Artist statement:
“Relief printing has intrigued me for over thirty years. It is a mysterious and satisfying medium. I am equally enthralled with the cascading transformation of initial ideas, the decisions required to achieve the imagined results, and the tactile aspects of using the gouges, inking the brayer and block, and hand rubbing the paper. Making prints inspires me to make more. Since the beginning I have been fascinated by the reduction block method for making multi-colored prints. However, since becoming a member of Corvidae Press this year, I’m learning to use a press and learning to use separate blocks for different colors. My interest in nature (trees in particular) and music and in finding visual ways to express emotions provides most of the subjects for my prints.”

Studio open during the remainder of the year by appointment only.