Why make prints?
Curious to add printmaking to your creative practice but not sure where to start? Join Gallerist Christine Klassen and Master Printer Royce Howland for an informative session on some of the key aspects of printmaking from both viewpoints.
The presentation will be approximately 75 minutes, followed by a Q&A session and light refreshments.
Topics of discussion will include -
- Why Make Prints?
- Intro to the Terminology
- Editioned Print -- Purpose, Media, Material & Process
- Digital Imagery -- the nitty gritty of your digital file
- Paper selection -- enhance your image with the right paper
- What size to print?
- Editions -- many variables to consider
- Pricing your prints to sell
- Information for Buyers
- Storage
About the presenters -
ROYCE HOWLAND
Pursuing photography seriously starting in 2005, Royce was drawn immediately to the potential of digital equipment and the creative control possible with the digital darkroom.
While living and working in Colorado for a time, Royce took advantage of traveling in the US Southwest where he viewed incredible original prints from the hands of master photographers dating back to the early 1900’s and late 1800's. These experiences convinced him that even in the era of digital, print was still the best way to present important images. So he began to master the tools, workflow and materials of digital print in order to rediscover for himself the wonderful expressiveness of putting pigment on paper.
Fast forward to 2015, and Royce ended his original career in IT to take up professional digital print-making alongside his own fine art photography practice. He spent 4 years in senior roles at a prominent Calgary-based fine art print service before founding his own operation, Royce Howland Print Studio.
As a print-maker, Royce works with a broad spectrum of clients ranging from regular folks with important photo memories, photography enthusiasts, commercial photographers and visual artists. The common thread is working with those for whom the prints matter. Prints that Royce has produced for clients can be found in venues ranging from prominent public and commercial galleries, to private and corporate collections, to the homes and personal portfolios of the image creators.
Royce's on-going goal is to work in inspiring collaborations with photographers and artists. Excellence in expressive print is his passion, his ikigai.
CHRISTINE KLASSEN
Christine Klassen is a talented gallery professional with a solid reputation of innovation and style. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Calgary in 1997, she has been a passionate advocate and member of Calgary’s art community, supporting artists through her work in commercial galleries and bringing art to the public through her involvement on the boards of the Calgary ArtWalk Festival and the Exposure Photography Festival.
A maverick in her field, Christine is equally known for her welcoming, no-nonsense attitude and innovative exhibitions. As the namesake, director and owner of the Christine Klassen Gallery (CKG), she spearheaded the gallery move in February 2014 to a renovated 4600-square foot mid-century warehouse in the Manchester Industrial area breaking away from 11th Avenue and traditional commercial gallery conventions. Christine’s art historical knowledge and approachable manner have made her a dynamic force in the Calgary Visual arts scene for over 20 years.
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