Gary Comoglio
Sunday, June 4, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)
$145 non-member/$130 member
$20 material fee paid directly to the instructor
Location: Arts Benicia Annex, 991 Tyler Street, Suite 116, Benicia
Levels: All
Age minimum: 18+
Minimum 6 | Maximum 12
Class Description: Join Gary Comoglio for White Line Relief Printmaking is a multi-color printmaking technique innovated by American artists who lived in Cape Cod in the early 1900s. This printmaking technique requires minimal materials, is portable, can be enjoyed in any small space of your home or studio, and does not require a press, harmful chemicals, or any large equipment. Students will learn how to use basic tools, transfer their subject artwork, carve the block, and hand print. The class will include both demonstrations and hands-on time. Students can expect to complete up to 2 finished blocks and multiple prints as this method is a quick-moving process. No previous printing experience is needed.
Watch THIS LIVE video of GARY COMOGLIO doing White Line Relief Printmaking
Materials Provided: Water Based Inks: yellow, red, blue, black, and white. (shared amongst all students), Yasutomo paper pad (Each student will receive 5 sheets), (1) Japanese steel V carving tool 3 to 4.5mm, Linoleum 4×6 mounted(2 per person)
Students will need to bring: Small round pointed brushes that are #1 to #3 in size, and at least 2 total brushes minimum (students can bring more)
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Gary Comoglio majored in painting at the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). It was during college that he was first introduced to etching, screen printing, and lithography and became interested in the medium of printmaking. Later he began to explore relief printmaking techniques, i.e., woodblock and linocut printmaking, and became enamored with it due to its sculptural quality and portability. As an active artist in the East Bay Arts Community for over 30 years, Gary has exhibited his artwork in group art shows, juried exhibitions, and open studios; produced art exhibitions and events; mentored MFA students; taught printmaking workshops; and served on the board of two prestigious arts organizations: the Achenbach Graphics Arts Council, whose home is located at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and the California Society of Printmakers (CSP). Gary served as CSP’s Exhibitions Director where he produced over 15 exhibitions, showcasing prints and artworks on paper, at public art venues and community arts organizations in the Bay Area. He founded and operated his own art gallery, Gary Francis Fine Art in Alameda, which featured the artwork of mid-career and emerging artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Alameda County Arts Commission presented Gary with the Alameda County Arts Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions impacting the arts community.
Instructor website: Garycomoglio.com Instructor email: Garycomoglio@gmail.com