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Join us on this episode of Platemark for a captivating and deeply personal conversation with the legendary artist, illustrator, and master printmaker Barry Moser. Reflecting on a career defined by extraordinary craftsmanship and intellectual curiosi…

Celebrate a milestone with Platemark as we record our first-ever live episode at the 30th anniversary of the McNay Print Fair. Host Ann Shafer is joined by master printer James Stroud (Center Street Studio) to explore the fascinating, high-stakes wo…

In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured…

Ever wonder about the incredible artistry hiding in your wallet? In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hipschen, a former master engraver at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who spent nearly four decades crafting the very banknotes and postage s…

Step into the sun-drenched world of 18th-century Venice as we explore the "theatrical splendor" that defined an era. In this episode, Ann and resident expert Tru Ludwig dive into the vibrant Venetian art scene, where the city itself served as both a…

In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Ellen Heck about her artistic journey and work. We talk about the intricacies of printmaking techniques, Ellen's various portrait series, and the conceptual ideas behind her work. Ellen shares her journey fr…

I'm publishing this blog post, which are the shownotes for my convo with Mae Shore, because I'm in the midst of fixing an issue with the images in the shownotes. Here's your substitute set of images while I fix the issue. In this episode of Pla…

Platemark's guests are a creative lot and many of them produce wonderful works of art that would make great holiday gifts. Here's a selection of prints from our guests. Click on the print to see purchase options; click on the episode to lis…

So, y'all know I've taught myself all of the tech stuff to create this podcast. The learning curve has been steep, but not insurmountable. I feel super strongly that including images for you to look at while listening is critical to the experience. …