Passerina Press printmaking studio
Photography, Photogravure, and Etchings by Susan James and Ken Wilkens
About US
Susan James
Susan James
Susan James
Susan's artistic mediums include Digital photography, photo-compositing, printmaking, and drawing: often, several of these approaches are used in combination. "Crossing artistic boundaries, and injecting new media into a historic process, fascinates me and motivates me to go farther," says Susan. "If someone struggles to categorize
Susan's artistic mediums include Digital photography, photo-compositing, printmaking, and drawing: often, several of these approaches are used in combination. "Crossing artistic boundaries, and injecting new media into a historic process, fascinates me and motivates me to go farther," says Susan. "If someone struggles to categorize my work as one thing or another, that's not a bad thing: it gives the observer's mind something extra to work on, and to think about. To me, that is a win."
Ken Wilkens
Susan James
Susan James
Ken's imagery focus primarily on the natural world. In regard to this preference, Ken says, "I like being outdoors, and I don't mind going long distances or dealing with challenging conditions when I want to capture a photo of an uncommon natural or historical event, or a rare animal or bird in its natural environment.” Ken's artistic
Ken's imagery focus primarily on the natural world. In regard to this preference, Ken says, "I like being outdoors, and I don't mind going long distances or dealing with challenging conditions when I want to capture a photo of an uncommon natural or historical event, or a rare animal or bird in its natural environment.” Ken's artistic mediums include photography, photo-compositing, AI image generation, and photogravure.
Studio Resources
Studio Resources
Studio Resources
- 36 x 60 Charles Brand etching press
- 27 x 48 Conrad Convertible press (suitable for printing etchings, lithographs, and monoprints)
- Climate-controlled darkroom (includes 9 ft. washout sink, exposure unit, chemical refrigerator, light table.)
- Digital Darkroom workspace
- Epson 9800 printer converted to selenium K7 gray-scale inks for black and white film printing
- Picture framing studio
Offerings
Studio Resources
Studio Resources
- Original limited edition prints for sale
- Commissions for custom art
- Photogravure plate-making & edition printing services from your photograph or artwork
- Printmaking Instruction
- Custom framing and matting services