coming soon: Watercolor Paper Q&A with Michael Ginsburg

With so many different watercolor papers available today, it’s difficult to narrow down a paper that works for you. As watercolor paints are semi-translucent, papers play a key role in the finished work of art. The paper’s brightness and texture are just as critical as the choice in pigments. We always recommend testing different papers to discover what works and doesn’t work for you, but there are several key factors to look out for when choosing a paper. Join us for a Q&A with Michael Ginsburg, co-founder of Legion Paper and creator of Stonehenge Aqua, to ask all your watercolor paper questions!

SPECIALTY PRINTING: Bruno Rohner and Specialty Printing

Join Legion as Michael Ginsburg speaks with Bruno Rohner, founder of Rohner Press. Rohner Press, was founded in 1997 out of the passion for print. Bruno will discuss the variety of print production services Rohner Press offers including letterpress printing, engraving, foil stamping, die cutting, laser cutting and more for anything from high end packaging to full on wedding suites. As a second generation printer, Bruno has grown his shop from a 300 square foot garage to a 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility, fully staffed and equipped to take on any print challenge.

PLATINUM PRINTING: Arkady Lvov and Platinum Printing

Join Legion Paper as Michael Ginsburg discusses the historic photographic medium of platinum and palladium printing with master printer, Arkady Lvov. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons School of Design in 1988 he opened a studio specializing in platinum printing and other rare photographic processes. Among his clients are Annie Leibovitz, Elliot Erwitt, Lillian Bassman, and many others.

DRAWING: A Conversation with Portraiture Artist, Stephen Bauman

Join us for a conversation with portraiture artist, Stephen Bauman. Stephen spent 12 years as a drawing and painting instructor, and was the director of the Anatomy & Ecorche Department. He now teaches online courses for graphite, charcoal and oil paint. Learn more about Stephen Bauman's materials, preparation, classes and techniques using Stonehenge Paper.

YUPO: A Conversation about YUPO with Marissa Recker & Hannah Rose

Learn from artists, Hannah Rose and Marissa Recker, about how they use YUPO Paper! In this conversation, you'll learn about the materials they use on YUPO, how they learned to use YUPO, mounting YUPO, using a sealant on YUPO, flattening a YUPO roll, Hannah's process of creating her beautiful detailed work, Marissa's process in choosing colors for each piece and working with customers to create custom pieces.

ILLUSTRATION: Artist and Illustrator, Franz Spohn

Join us as we delve into the creative mind of Franz Spohn, the award-winning artist, educator, illustrator, tv-producer and consulting artist for Faber-Castell. As a self-proclaimed 5 year-old with 65 years of additional experience, Franz will talk about the joy art brings to his life and the happiness his work brings to people of all ages, with a specific interest in bringing art to children. Throughout the event we’ll be able to watch Franz create a piece of original art while taking your questions.

PRINTMAKING: Valpuri Remling, Master Printer, Tamarind Institute

On this edition of "For the Love of Art" Michael Ginsburg speaks with Tamarind's Master Printer, Valpuri Remling. Valpuri will discuss her career as a collaborative printer and explain what goes on behind-the-scenes in the studio of one of the most prominent lithography institutions in the world.

SERIGRAPH: Fine Art Serigraph Studio, Serio Press

Serio Press specializes in high quality limited edition hand pulled serigraphy. Learn about how Serio Press works with artists to bring their creative visions to life. We discuss incredible projects they completed and how they chose the papers used.

Serio Press.

SILKSCREEN: Gary Lichtenstein and the Art of Silkscreen Printing

Join us as Michael Ginsburg speaks with Gary Lichtenstein, the founder of Gary Lichtenstein Editions. Over the course of his 45 year career Gary has worked with some of today's best-known artists, building one of the most prominent fine art publishing and silkscreen studios in the world. Learn about the silkscreen process, including Gary's favorite papers.

Gary Lichtenstein Editions

BOOKBINDING: Paul Vogel from Vogel Bindery

For over 30 years, Vogel Bindery has been crafting books entirely by hand using traditional techniques virtually unchanged for 300 years. Join Legion’s co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, as he speaks with founder, Paul Vogel.  Approximately forty steps go into the making of a book. Each step is carefully considered and meticulously executed. Paul will guide you through his process and take your questions.

LITHOGRAPHY PRINTING: A Conversation with Shark's Ink

Join Legion co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, as he talks about lithography printing with Master Printer, Bud Shark from Shark's Ink. The prints produced at Shark’s Ink are an eclectic group that use unusual and inventive printmaking techniques with processes including lithography; monotype- using watercolor, oil pastels and other materials; metal leaf, chine colle, embossing and collage. Learn how Bud selects papers for the limited edition prints and some of the innovations he's developed to meet the challenges artist's bring to his studio.

PLATINUM PRINTING: A Conversation with Pradip Malde

Pradip Malde is a professor of Art at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, teaching photography and documentary studies. Pradip works with small to large format 11×14 cameras, and large installations to small prints in platinum and palladium, which will be the focus of this presentation. His works are held in numerous public collections, including the Scottish National Galleries, Princeton University Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

SILKSCREEN: Robert Blanton from Brand X

During this presentation, Michael Ginsburg speaks with Brand X Editions founder and Master Printer, Robert Blanton. Founded in 1979 Brand X Editions began as a modest operation and grew into a world-renowned printing studio recognized for its innovation in silkscreen printing. Michael and Robert will discuss Brand X’s impact on contemporary art, the unique relationship Robert develops with each artist, and the impact (and importance) of paper to each edition. Robert will be joined by his chromist's assistant, Miles Austin, who will provide a tour around the studio and delve into the technical aspects of producing a silkscreen print.

WATERCOLOR: A Conversation with Jenna Rainey about Art

Jenna Rainey is an artist, self-taught designer and creative entrepreneur who built the business of her dreams. She is the author of two best-selling watercolor books, a YouTube instructor and offers several courses for new artists and creatives looking to grow their business.

Join us as we chat with Jenna about her art and her favorite paper, Stonehenge Aqua. Co-founder of Legion Paper, Michael Ginsburg, will explain how he created Stonehenge Aqua and why so many artists are using it today. We’ll also discuss how she grew her creative business, and answer any questions you have throughout the webinar!

WATERCOLOR/GROWING A CREATIVE BUSINESS: A Conversation with Jenna Rainey about Growing her Business

Jenna Rainey is an artist, self-taught designer and creative entrepreneur who built the business of her dreams. She is the author of two best-selling watercolor books, a YouTube instructor and offers several courses for new artists and creatives looking to grow their business. Join us as we chat with Jenna about her art and her favorite paper, Stonehenge Aqua.  We’ll discuss how she grew her creative business, and she’ll field any questions you might have throughout the webinar!

PRINTMAKING: Behind the Scenes with Anthony Kirk

Join us as artist, lecturer, exhibition curator and master intaglio printer, Anthony Kirk demonstrates the printing of etchings, aquatints and engravings on Somerset paper as well as the preparation of the printmaking paper for intaglio printing. On view in the print studio will be examples of his past collaborations with Wolf Kahn, Robert Kipniss, Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, Kiki Smith, Frank Stella and Donald Sultan.

The technique of etching and printing a copper plate is unchanged since Rembrandt's time yet this ancient process continues to be a significant part of the education of an art student as well as being an important medium in the work of emerging artists and artists of international acclaim.

PASTEL: Interview with Large Scale Pastel Artist, Zaria Forman

Zaria Forman documents climate change with incredible pastel drawings. She travels to remote regions of the world, like Antarctica and Greenland, to collect images and inspiration for her work. Zaria's large scale pastel drawings are created on Lenox Paper. Learn more about Zaria and her work throughout this interview.

BOOKBINDING: A Conversation with Mychal Mitchell of Iona Handcrafted Books

Mychal Mitchell launched Iona Handcrafted Books 26 years ago and has since grown into one of the premier bookbinding studios in the country.  Iona specializes in heirloom-quality handcrafted leather journals and photo albums, using tree-free LEGION bamboo cover stock, Indian handmade hemp paper and reclaimed leathers in a varied assortment of colors and textures. Legion co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, interviews Mychal to learn about all the intricacies of this unique craft. 

DRAWING: Interview with Botanical Artist, Wendy Hollender

Legion co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, interviews botanical artist, Wendy Hollender. Wendy is a leading expert in using colored pencils and watercolor pencils to create detailed botanical drawings and paintings. Michael and Wendy will talk about technique and materials, and will open up to a Q&A. Shop Wendy’s Courses and Materials.

WATERCOLOR: A Conversation with Artist, Sandy Sandy

Artist, educator and author, Sandy Sandy, became a pioneer in the use of watercolor and alcohol ink on YUPO paper, being one of the first artists to experiment with, and control paints on, this synthetic paper.  Her passion to share her techniques and inspire other accomplished and aspiring artists led to the establishment of Learn, Love and Create – an online platform of painting workshops using YUPO paper as well as various Stonehenge Aqua papers. Legion co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, interviews Sandy to discuss her work spanning multiple decades. Michael and Sandy touch on how Sandy became an artist and what inspires her today. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Interview with Fine Art & Commercial Photographer, Robert Farber

Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of composition in every genre, including nudes, still life, landscapes and architecture. Join us as Legion co-founder, Michael Ginsburg, interviews Robert Farber to learn more about his accomplishments through his books, fine art and exhibitions around the world. Robert will also share exciting news about developing projects.