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Maryland3: A treatise on fine art printmaking Recognizing that many artists are not mono but multi dimensional, we counter the uniformity desired by many galleries and accept the crossover of new technology with the traditional methods of printmaking. Rather than being boxed in with or tied by the traditions of oils,watercolor or anatomical classes we delight in the fine art of printmaking, in its many methods, materials and forms. Printing is liberation from the discipline and historical baggage of traditional paper art forms. Unable to show continuity or progression galleries complain of being unable to label, theme or even to show work. It's too diverse, we want a distinctive style, specialize and recognizable, how can the public tell it's the same artist please give us something simpler. Versatility and exploration, the new heresy. This is an extraordinary time of revitalization in art history. The array of new electronic image making possibilities is astonishing. Coupled with the use of traditional skills taught in art school, an awaken sense of adventure has overcome many artists. We are multi dimensional and diverse in style and purpose. We accept the crossover of new technology with other media and strive to do our printmaking in a non-toxic environment. We seek naturalism, adventure, and defy conventional categorization. Our work does not conform with one artist's signature style. As artists, we give ourselves license to explore various themes and emotions. Within a framework of flexibility and elasticity, one theme should evoke many different responses from an artist. The resulting work should evoke an assortment of creative orchestrations. While maintaining the highest standards of art, we break boundaries, salute autonomy, and welcome the magnitude of changes that await in the future.
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