Screenprinting
A collection of screenprints exploring illustration, experimenting with texture, and layering ink to create depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Medium
Screenprinting
Techniques
Layering + Bitmapping
Approach
Experimental + Illustrative
Inspiration
Much of this work stems from my love of skateboarding and an interest in the screenprinting processes used on skateboard decks and clothing. With illustration at the center of my practice, screenprinting became a new way to expand on my sketchbook work, introducing layers, texture, and color to what were once single-layer sketches. Heavily influenced by skateboard deck art, vintage competition posters, and artists like Barry McGee, these prints allowed me to transform my drawings into finished pieces of art.
Process
My process begins with sketches, which I refine digitally before bringing them into Photoshop to finalize the artwork and prepare it for print. Using halftone bitmapping, I translate digital imagery into printable patterns that create a distinct relationship between ink and surface. I then separate the artwork into individual color layers, preparing each file for film output and screen exposure. From there, each layer is printed individually, building the final image through successive passes of ink. Throughout the process, I balance digital precision with the unpredictability of printmaking, allowing each piece to develop its own character.
Takeaway
Screenprinting fundamentally changed the way I approach design and art. Before exploring the process, I rarely thought or worked in layers, but it quickly became an integral part of my practice, both literally and conceptually. From using digital manipulation techniques in Photoshop to planning compositions and building visual depth in my graphic design work, the principles of layering have carried into nearly everything I do. The process has made me more intentional in how I approach composition, texture, and color, while introducing me to printmaking as an art form I genuinely love.
