It became clear early on when I was studying for my art degree that if I wanted to make a living doing art I would either have to teach or learn computer programs and become a graphic artist. I started out as a studio art major, taking classes like drawing, painting, and printmaking. Once I decided I didn’t want to teach, I started taking classes in computer graphics, but continued to take a few studio classes here and there when my schedule allowed it. I ended up declaring an Illustration emphasis on my art degree, and was lucky enough to secure a job as a Graphic Artist pretty quickly after graduation. About 5 years after graduation I decided I really missed printmaking. Unfortunately most printmaking techniques require a lot of special equipment. The printmaking studio at the university I attended was very well equipped. I definitely took it for granted while I was in college! I was never very fond of the process of making linoleum block prints, but they are one of the few printmaking processes that do not require a printmaking press, so I decided to try my hand at them just to get back into printmaking in whatever form possible. I spent several years making block prints and learned to enjoy it and even got a little good at it! In December 2011 I was gifted a small printmaking press, so now I am able to once again do intaglio, aquatint, and other printmaking processes as well. Etsy gives me a place to share my love of printmaking with the WHOLE WORLD!