Ann Shafer
@annshafer.bsky.social
podcaster at platemarkpodcast.com, art fair organizer, and curator specializing in prints, drawings, and photographs
Check out our new episode of Platemark in which I talk with arts lawyer Yayoi Shionoiri.
Episode art by Phong Bui.
Episode art by Phong Bui.
November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Check out our new episode of Platemark in which I talk with arts lawyer Yayoi Shionoiri.
Episode art by Phong Bui.
Episode art by Phong Bui.
There's a new Platemark episode out today in which I talk with intaglio master printer Bob Townsend. Check out all the options for listening and watching over at www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e93.
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
There's a new Platemark episode out today in which I talk with intaglio master printer Bob Townsend. Check out all the options for listening and watching over at www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e93.
We've dropped a new History of Prints episode. In it, Tru and I look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1857).
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We've dropped a new History of Prints episode. In it, Tru and I look at the considerable output of British satirist James Gillray (1756–1857).
There's a new episode of Platemark out today in which I talk all things collagraph with artist and professor Evan Summer. Head over to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e92 for all the listening and watching options and to see images of Evan's remarkable prints.
s3e92 Collagraph with artist Evan Summer
Platemark Podcast host Ann Shafer talks about collagraph with artist and retired professor Evan Summer.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
There's a new episode of Platemark out today in which I talk all things collagraph with artist and professor Evan Summer. Head over to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e92 for all the listening and watching options and to see images of Evan's remarkable prints.
It's episode-drop day once again here at Platemark.
In this episode, I talk with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about the unique process and technique behind her watercolor monotypes including how different surfaces and types of paper influence the final artwork.
In this episode, I talk with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about the unique process and technique behind her watercolor monotypes including how different surfaces and types of paper influence the final artwork.
Platemark Podcast: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem
Platemark podcast offers a bit of art history, artistic creativity, and introduces listeners to artists, printers, dealers, print publishers, gallerists, art historians, curators, and scholars.
www.platemarkpodcast.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It's episode-drop day once again here at Platemark.
In this episode, I talk with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about the unique process and technique behind her watercolor monotypes including how different surfaces and types of paper influence the final artwork.
In this episode, I talk with Sue Oehme, owner of Oehme Graphics in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about the unique process and technique behind her watercolor monotypes including how different surfaces and types of paper influence the final artwork.
In this episode of Platemark, I sit down with artist Nick Ruth who shares insights into his work across various media. We talk about monoprints as a space for experimentation and growth, and his inspirations such as cell towers and backs of road signs as metaphors for human communication.
September 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In this episode of Platemark, I sit down with artist Nick Ruth who shares insights into his work across various media. We talk about monoprints as a space for experimentation and growth, and his inspirations such as cell towers and backs of road signs as metaphors for human communication.
In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Dr. Quahana Hendree, owner of Q Hendree Art Consulting in St. Louis. She stands at the intriguing intersection of art and spirituality.
Go to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e88 or over to your listening app of choice or watch a video over on YouTube.
Go to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e88 or over to your listening app of choice or watch a video over on YouTube.
s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree
In this episode of Platemark, Dr. Quahana Hendree, owner of Q Hendree Art Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri, shares her unique journey as an art consultant.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Dr. Quahana Hendree, owner of Q Hendree Art Consulting in St. Louis. She stands at the intriguing intersection of art and spirituality.
Go to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e88 or over to your listening app of choice or watch a video over on YouTube.
Go to platemarkpodcast.com/s3e88 or over to your listening app of choice or watch a video over on YouTube.
There's a new episode of Platemark today with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage, authors of the immense and immensely important book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford University Press, 2025).
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e87
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s3e87 color printing in the 18th century with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage
In this episode Ann talks with Margaret Morgan Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage about their new, massive book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
There's a new episode of Platemark today with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage, authors of the immense and immensely important book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford University Press, 2025).
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e87
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e87
There's a new episode of Platemark out today in which I speak with Miranda and Tim about their new venture Hello, Print Friend Studios.
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e86
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e86
s3e86 opening a printshop in Chiang Mai with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek
Platemark podcast host Ann Shafer speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
There's a new episode of Platemark out today in which I speak with Miranda and Tim about their new venture Hello, Print Friend Studios.
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e86
www.platemarkpodcast.com/s3e86
A fresh episode of Platemark is now available. This time I talk with artist Jonathan Beaumont Thomas.
July 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A fresh episode of Platemark is now available. This time I talk with artist Jonathan Beaumont Thomas.
Hot off the presses. Today's Platemark episode features solarplate etching guru Dan Welden.
Photo: Rick Wenner.
Photo: Rick Wenner.
June 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hot off the presses. Today's Platemark episode features solarplate etching guru Dan Welden.
Photo: Rick Wenner.
Photo: Rick Wenner.
Good news! It's episode-drop day here at Platemark. In today's episode, I talk with Ellen Heck, an accomplished artist known for her intaglio prints that focus on domesticity, young women and girls sitting for portraits, and abstractions based on color wheels as a starting point.
June 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Good news! It's episode-drop day here at Platemark. In today's episode, I talk with Ellen Heck, an accomplished artist known for her intaglio prints that focus on domesticity, young women and girls sitting for portraits, and abstractions based on color wheels as a starting point.
There's a new episode of Platemark today, in which I talk with Mike Stark about building, repairing, and moving presses.
May 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There's a new episode of Platemark today, in which I talk with Mike Stark about building, repairing, and moving presses.
It's once again episode-drop day here at Platemark.
In this episode, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York.
You can find all the options for listening and watching over at platemarkpodcast.com.
In this episode, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York.
You can find all the options for listening and watching over at platemarkpodcast.com.
Platemark Podcast: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem
Platemark podcast offers a bit of art history, artistic creativity, and introduces listeners to artists, printers, dealers, print publishers, gallerists, art historians, curators, and scholars.
platemarkpodcast.com
May 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It's once again episode-drop day here at Platemark.
In this episode, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York.
You can find all the options for listening and watching over at platemarkpodcast.com.
In this episode, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York.
You can find all the options for listening and watching over at platemarkpodcast.com.
There's a new episode of Platemark today. This one with Japanese art dealer Michael Verne.
April 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
There's a new episode of Platemark today. This one with Japanese art dealer Michael Verne.
A new episode of Platemark is live today.
April 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A new episode of Platemark is live today.
Holy heck, the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair is in the books. Last weekend was a dream; the fair exceeded my wildest expectations. 6000+ people come to Powerhouse Arts to take in prints by a wide swath of the printmaking community. It was crowded all weekend, with nary a lull. It was truly magical.
April 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Holy heck, the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair is in the books. Last weekend was a dream; the fair exceeded my wildest expectations. 6000+ people come to Powerhouse Arts to take in prints by a wide swath of the printmaking community. It was crowded all weekend, with nary a lull. It was truly magical.
It's episode-drop day here at Platemark Central.
In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making.
Episode image: Erwin Thamm
In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making.
Episode image: Erwin Thamm
March 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It's episode-drop day here at Platemark Central.
In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making.
Episode image: Erwin Thamm
In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making.
Episode image: Erwin Thamm
Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair is one month away. Get your tickets now. brooklynprintfair.org
March 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair is one month away. Get your tickets now. brooklynprintfair.org
Dropping a fresh episode of Platemark today in which I talk with Angelina Lippert about the differences and similarities between posters and prints. Check it out at platemarkpodcast.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Dropping a fresh episode of Platemark today in which I talk with Angelina Lippert about the differences and similarities between posters and prints. Check it out at platemarkpodcast.com
Today on Platemark, Susan Dackerman talks about her recent book, Dürer's Knots: Early European Print and the Islamic East, which looks at the artist's relationship to the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection of early modern printmaking and contemporary history.
February 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today on Platemark, Susan Dackerman talks about her recent book, Dürer's Knots: Early European Print and the Islamic East, which looks at the artist's relationship to the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection of early modern printmaking and contemporary history.
Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair tickets are available now. Deets at brooklynprintfair.org
February 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair tickets are available now. Deets at brooklynprintfair.org
In our new Platemark podcast interview, I talk with artist and activist Art Hazelwood about art as political action versus politics as a subject. Check it out over at platemarkpodcast.com/s3e73.
s3e73 seeking a higher meaning in art with artist-activist Art Hazelwood
In this Platemark podcast interview host Ann Shafer talks with artist and activist Art Hazelwood about art as political action versus politics as a subject.
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January 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In our new Platemark podcast interview, I talk with artist and activist Art Hazelwood about art as political action versus politics as a subject. Check it out over at platemarkpodcast.com/s3e73.