In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Bryan Raymundo, owner of the Black Fragment Press. They discuss their meeting at the Mid America Print Council conference and Bryan’s background, from growing up in Mexico and Kansas to his love for Black Sabbath and printmaking. Bryan reveals his journey into art, inspired by comforting his sick grandmother with drawings, and his challenges in balancing his family’s immigrant expectations with his artistic aspirations. They delve deeply into his evolving art practice, the importance of mentors like Marco Hernandez and Jason Scuilla, and his passion for printmaking. Bryan shares his pedagogical philosophy, experiences teaching at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and future plans to establish a collaborative art studio. The episode encompasses Bryan’s personal anecdotes, his admiration for influential artists, and the profound impact printmaking has had on his life and career.