“PRINTMAKERS“ California 1930’s-1960’s PRINTMAKING developed in Europe from simple woodcuts made onplanks or slats by 9th century preachers to illustrate theirsermons to illiterate parishioners….then, with theinvention of the printing press in the 15th century, withwidely accessible materials… into images and books. Thewealthy shipowners and burghers of the 15th and 16thcenturies developed a taste for fine art in their homes andto commemorate their families.The evolution from engraved armor for the battlefield- to luminouslandscapes… to portraits for wooing partners …andfairytales in the nursery … continues.To create images for repeated impressions, PRINTMAKING –engraving and etching on metal, woodcuts and woodengravingon wood, stone and offset lithography and then stencils andscreen printing in the WPA/FAP of the 1930s – PRINTMAKINGserved many artists and delivered their ‘messages’ to us!PRINTMAKING developed in Europe from simple woodcuts made onplanks or slats by 9th century preachers to illustrate theirsermons to illiterate parishioners….then, with theinvention of the printing press in the 15th century, withwidely accessible materials… into images and books. Thewealthy shipowners and burghers of the 15th and 16thcenturies developed a taste for fine art in their homes andto commemorate their families.The evolution from engraved armor for the battlefield- to luminouslandscapes… to portraits for wooing partners …andfairytales in the nursery … continues.To create images for repeated impressions, PRINTMAKING –engraving and etching on metal, woodcuts and woodengravingon wood, stone and offset lithography and then stencils andscreen printing in the WPA/FAP of the 1930s – PRINTMAKINGserved many artists and delivered their ‘messages’ to us!PRINTMAKING developed in Europe from simple woodcuts made onplanks or slats by 9th century preachers to illustrate theirsermons to illiterate parishioners….then, with theinvention of the printing press in the 15th century, withwidely accessible materials… into images and books. Thewealthy shipowners and burghers of the 15th and 16thcenturies developed a taste for fine art in their homes andto commemorate their families.The evolution from engraved armor for the battlefield- to luminouslandscapes… to portraits for wooing partners …andfairytales in the nursery … continues.To create images for repeated impressions, PRINTMAKING –engraving and etching on metal, woodcuts and woodengravingon wood, stone and offset lithography and then stencils andscreen printing in the WPA/FAP of the 1930s – PRINTMAKINGserved many artists and delivered their ‘messages’ to us!PRINTMAKING developed in Europe from simple woodcuts made onplanks or slats by 9th century preachers to illustrate theirsermons to illiterate parishioners….then, with theinvention of the printing press in the 15th century, withwidely accessible materials… into images and books. Thewealthy shipowners and burghers of the 15th and 16thcenturies developed a taste for fine art in their homes andto commemorate their families.The evolution from engraved armor for the battlefield- to luminouslandscapes… to portraits for wooing partners …andfairytales in the nursery … continues.To create images for repeated impressions, PRINTMAKING –engraving and etching on metal, woodcuts and woodengravingon wood, stone and offset lithography and then stencils andscreen printing in the WPA/FAP of the 1930s – PRINTMAKINGserved many artists and delivered their ‘messages’ to us!These Pals: Ynez Johnston, Leonard Edmondson and Emerson Woelfferlived walking distance from each other and came into the Gallerytogether frequently; I enjoyed their company also! .. They were fun!YOU can make your office, studio, home more beautiful,exciting and interesting! The offerings here present aninventory that spans centuries…and that we hope willstimulate you to enrich your spaces.Do share your goals with us….and let us help you achievethem! …Satisfyingly and pleasurably. EMERSON WOELFFER (1914-2003) Double Lobes Lips Untitled – Colorado Springs YNEZ JOHNSTON (1920-2019) The Kiss Voyage to the East Marco Polo (Cnossos) LEONARD EDMONDSON (1916-2002) Flower Power Inherent Conception Tin Soldier II Click on an image to enlarge it.