Screen Print Artist and Lino cutting research

Heretic Studios

Heretic is an illustration and screen printing studio founded in 2005 by Luke Frost, Jon Rundall and Therese Vandling. Their work usually involves blending elements of collage and drawing, exposing exotically hyperreal visuals. Heretic has recently collaborated with Sonic Book in the project, Animorphia, an experimental piece in print, light and sound which was displayed at the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia.

They take pride in advertising that they are a water based print studio, meaning that they do not encourage using harmful chemicals, and that with the right paper and ink system you will be able to achieve amazing results. They advertise to all types of people, saying that they have previously printed for other artists, providing advice and input so they can get the best results possible when printing their work, especially useful if they are not totally familiar with the print process.

Their existing clients include the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia, Ultramerine, Rotters Golf Club, Sonic Cathedral, Ogenesis Recordings, House of Fairytales, Save the Children, London International Documentary Festival, Anti Design Festival, Need Want Recorders, The Quietus, Factory Flood, Pull&Bear and The Dhillon Group. They have also had solo and group exhibitions in places such as Ludlow, Liverpool, Oslo, London, Los Angeles, Bristol, Berlin and New York.

Ann Lewis

Lino Printing or Cutting is a block printing technique. Lino printing can be quite a simple process and as a result it is widely used in schools and educational institutions. It is considered a productive way to introduce children to the art of printmaking. Lino Printing is a popular print making technique used by many professional artists, including Ann Lewis. The art was originally held in low esteem by the art world until Picasso made a series of Lino prints in the 1950s, therefore promoting the technique.

Ann Lewis is best known for her work in printmaking and linocutting. She creates art that proves that although considered by some as one of the simplest forms of printmaking, linocutting should not be underestimated as a challenging, creative and exciting form of art. Ann produces original linocuts in her studio overlooking the Ogwen Valley in North Wales. She claims that she draws her inspiration from the Northern Wales landscape. Ann's work can currently be seen at the Tegfryn Gallery, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Galeri in Betws-y-Coed, The Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy, Tonnau/Oriel y Mor in Pwllheli, White Lion Street Gallery, Tenby and Lion Street Gallery, Hay on Wye.