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Natalie Oltermann Collection
Passive side (above) and active side of the Oltermann press in purple heart. (Photos courtesy of Natalie)
Mini Halfwood Press Number 50
Specifications: Made in 2009. Etching Press. SN60050. Purple heart with ebony trim, steel, brass, Lexan.
Artist's Comment: Natalie was venturing from her college years into her professional life, I think, when she sent email. She wasn't sure which halfwood to get, and I commented that a mini might be most appropriate for someone planning to teach. She agreed. She wrote: " I love the whole process of printmaking. From preparing the plate and the paper for printing to actually pulling the print through the press, I feel like printmaking is a full body and mind experience. I also love how you can make multiple images that record the process of how your print grew."
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