Master Printmaker Robert Tavener

Seeing the work of Robert Tavener reminds me how much I wish I took a printmaking course in college. There is just something about the gritty, imperfect nature of printmaking that makes it special. And it truly takes a true craftsman and an artist to pull something off as beautiful as these.Robert had over 50 years of working experience in linocut and lithography. He paired is talent for illustration with his printmaking, creating works full of bright color, rich textures, and beautiful patterns. Most common of his works were landscapes the countryside and architecture of his home in England.I am inspired by his stunning use of color and composition. For all the marks and elements he has added, his works should feel incredibly busy like many other prints. But he knew how to arrange each piece in just a way that made you feel like everything is completely necessary. He passed away in 2004, but his amazing legacy will surely live on.