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# Watermark Press Printmaking Studio

Printmaking Studio

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://watermarkprs.com/blog/)
- [A Letter to the Art Teacher...](https://watermarkprs.com/a-letter-to-the-art-teacher/) - First off I need to apologize to the person/artist who actually wrote the following letter, as I don't remember where I read this, but I found it sufficiently useful to copy and save it. Now I want to share it with everyone I know, art teachers and students alike. There is so much wisdom in
- [Proofs, and more proofs](https://watermarkprs.com/proofs-and-more-proofs-2/) - A recent conversation highlighted for me that there are some misconceptions about printing proofs that are made in the course of developing or finalizing a handmade print. To clarify here are some brief definitions. Please let me know if there are more questions. #1. A Trial or Working Proof is a print made during the
- [1st Annual Connecticut Printmakers Invitational Show](https://watermarkprs.com/1st-annual-connecticut-printmakers-invitational-show/) - Opening Reception: March 17, 5-7pm I am very pleased to have the opportunity to curate the first dedicated printmaking exhibit for the Windsor Art Center. My objective has been to educate the gallery audience about the wide variety of printmaking techniques that are available to artists today. Utilizing traditional processes which have a rich and
- [Summertime! Livin' is easy!](https://watermarkprs.com/summertime-livin-is-easy/) - June is half over already, and the longest day of the year is next week! Believe it or not that means the best part of summer is half over for New England! According to the calendar we have eleven weeks 'til Labor Day but many of those weeks will bring hideous heat and humidity that
- [Looking for some cabin-fever relief?](https://watermarkprs.com/looking-for-some-cabin-fever-relief/) - I don't know how the rest of the country is faring, but Connecticut has had just about all the snow it needs... we're praying to the snow gods to quit already! We've got icicles that go practically to the ground and the daily dig-out is not fun. The prettiness of snow-covered landscapes lost its allure
- [End of Year Already?](https://watermarkprs.com/end-of-year-already/) - Can you believe it? Time flies faster the older you get, that's for sure. I'm still trying to finish up some projects I started at least nine months ago, and it feels like only yesterday. 2010 has been an interesting year. There were some really intriguing shows, a few of which I made through the
- [Advice for the art collector...](https://watermarkprs.com/advice-for-the-art-collector/) - Having just finished a season of open studios and other exhibitions, and getting organized for 2011 shows, I was going through some articles saved from old art magazines. One article was researched by polling art dealers, collectors and auction experts and presented a pretty thorough list of do's and don'ts for collecting art. As the
- [Are you curious?](https://watermarkprs.com/are-you-curious/) - I wondered if anyone is curious about the art at the top of this page. I'll tell you the story behind it another time. I can tell you it is one of my most favorite print series. The original prints are 10 black and white images that are 14" wide and 20" tall on paper
- [Original Prints vs. Reproductions](https://watermarkprs.com/original-prints-vs-reproductions/) - There is a continuing dialog about printmaking misconceptions... basically, what is a print and what is a "print", and how do you tell the difference? Think about Walmart, IKEA, and the internet. You can find images galore that you can buy already framed and ready to hang in your home or office. So why are
- [Welcome to Watermark Press!](https://watermarkprs.com/welcome-to-watermark-press/) - This new website for the print shop will serve many needs, and hopefully provide you with the information you require as you investigate printmaking, or make it one of your permanent endeavors. I hope the website ends up on your list of favorites as I am going to try to add new and interesting content

## Pages

- [](https://watermarkprs.com/) - Watermark Press is a printmaking studio devoted to contemporary printmaking, located in Hartford, CT; contact us to do creative printmaking using professional presses at inexpensive rates - ph. 860-930-5491.
- [Classes](https://watermarkprs.com/classes/) - Fall Workshops and Classes start September 10th Held both weekdays and on weekends there's sure to be a convenient time for you to exercise your creative muscles in our comfortable, well supplied print shop. All the usual techniques will be covered, with a few new offerings as well. Request a list of Fall classes via
- [Directions](https://watermarkprs.com/directions/) - Please use the map below or contact Martha Galuszka with any questions
- [Press Rental](https://watermarkprs.com/press-rental/) - Membership Enthusiastic printmakers are invited to become Members or reserve Open Press Time. Applicants must demonstrate experience in the use of the basic tools, presses and equipment, and be capable of working safely without supervision. Membership benefits include semi-private use of the studio with ample work space, access to the presses, use of normal shop
- [Facilities](https://watermarkprs.com/facilities/) - Our facilities include: -800 sq. ft. studio -28" x 48" Sturges CP-5 etching press -Vandercook Universal III flatbed letterpress (18" x 24" block size) -30" x 40" light table -flat files -work tables -drying rack -storage -library of books and periodicals -gallery/exhibition space In addition, artists who want to work on an on-going basis or
- [Children's Classes](https://watermarkprs.com/childrensclasses/) - Monotype - one-of-a-kind prints, based on painting, rolling and manipulating inks on a smooth plate which transfers to paper with or without a press. May be combined with other techniques. Intaglio - includes a number of techniques: drypoint, silk aquatint, carborundum, with potential for making multiple copies and combining with other techniques. Relief - from
- [Materials](https://watermarkprs.com/materials/) - The Ink Makes the Print... The choice for Watermark Press to specialize in water based media was not a difficult one, after getting used to the differences between oil based and water based inks. This is not to say that there is a bias against artists using oil based inks. That's not so. There are
- [About the Studio](https://watermarkprs.com/the-studio/) - Watermark Press is the only fine art printmaking studio in Connecticut that is dedicated to safer studio practices by providing a solvent-free, non-toxic and environmentally safe workspace for artists of all ages and abilities. No prior printmaking experience is necessary, and anyone is welcome to come and explore producing original art through printmaking. A range
- [Resources](https://watermarkprs.com/resources/) - What Is a Print? – MoMA interactive presentation on printmaking Martha Jeffrey Galuszka – artwork of Watermark Press owner Printmaking Supplies & Equipment Akua Water-Based Inks Jerry's Artarama McClain's Printmaking Supplies Graphic Chemical and Ink New York Central Art Supply - printmaking paper NonToxic Print Information Renaissance Graphic Arts, Inc. Takach Press Corporation Conrad Machine
- [Schedule](https://watermarkprs.com/schedule/) - Fall Classes 2012 Call for more information, a tour of the studio/printshop, and to register.... 860-930-5491. No experience needed to get you started. And experienced artists can proceed at a comfortable level.
- [Printmaking Techniques ](https://watermarkprs.com/techniques/) - › Monotype › Intaglio › Relief › Bookmaking / Book Arts Monotype — Monotypes are one-of-a-kind unique prints that cannot be duplicated. Unlike printmaking methods that produce a printing plate with permanent grooves and marks that will hold ink, the monotype plate is perfectly smooth and all you have to do is “paint” colors onto
- [Contact Watermark Press](https://watermarkprs.com/email/)
- [Gallery](https://watermarkprs.com/gallery/) - Samples of Printmaking Techniques To view more of Martha Galuszka's work CLICK HERE Monotype Intaglio | Collagraph & Carborundum Drypoint & Engraving Silk Aquatint Relief Bookmaking / Book Arts Student Work
- [Martha Galuszka](https://watermarkprs.com/marthagaluszka/) - Martha Jeffrey Galuszka, the owner of Watermark Press and principal instructor, is a life-long painter and enthusiastic printmaker and teacher. She has exhibited widely and has private and corporate clients for her prints, paintings, and handmade books.Martha has an MFA in Visual Arts/Printmaking from the Art Institute of Boston, a BFA in Printmaking from the
- [Martha's Artwork](https://watermarkprs.com/marthas-artwork/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://watermarkprs.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Current Topics in Printmaking](https://watermarkprs.com/category/current-topics-in-printmaking/)

## Tags

- [prints](https://watermarkprs.com/tag/prints/)
- [teaching](https://watermarkprs.com/tag/teaching/)
- [artists](https://watermarkprs.com/tag/artists/)
- [art](https://watermarkprs.com/tag/art/)

## Picture tag

- [Reduction Linocut](https://watermarkprs.com/ngg_tag/reduction-linocut/)
- [Linocut with Monotype](https://watermarkprs.com/ngg_tag/linocut-with-monotype/)
- [Relief Linocut](https://watermarkprs.com/ngg_tag/relief-linocut/)
- [Woodcut](https://watermarkprs.com/ngg_tag/woodcut/)
- [Silk Aquatint](https://watermarkprs.com/ngg_tag/silk-aquatint/)