Mimi Williams
~ Printmaker ~
About the Prints ~
My print work has become largely narrative in the last few years. The title of the linoleum block print serves as the opening sentence of the story. Initially my ideas are personal experiences, memories or stories that have been told to me, but as I draw the image the idea starts to have a theme with a point of view much like a short story.
The art of creating a linoleum block print requires you to decide what will be the negative and positive spaces, and it is this process that gives nuance to the image. A few years ago I also started to use collage pieces in my prints. This gives the prints another dimension of mood and character.
Each print is made by hand and is unique. I carve the image in linoleum, then impress the inked carving onto the paper using the back of a wooden spoon. I use a variety of collage paper and apply a fixative to help prevent fading. If a print is requested, it is created from the original linoleum block. Depending on the paper used in the printing process, the new print will vary in color or texture from the image seen on the Prints Gallery pages. It may also differ from any other printing of that same image.
Cards and Posters
Many of the images seen on my web site are digitally reproduced as 5" x 7" Note Cards. Now, some of my images are available as 13" x 19" Posters. They are copied on 100% recycled card stock. The posters are $25 each including the postage and will be mailed flat. The cards are also produced on card stock with recycled content (not 100%) and are $3. To purchase posters and/or cards go to the Contact page. You can pay either through PayPal or mail me a check.
Something about Mimi
I live in Olympia, WA , and teach third grade which is very cool. Life is still unfolding for the children and I get to witness that each day. I work in a studio that has a view of a Northwest woods filled with birds. My family loves my art, but is fearful that their stories could possibly become a linoleum block print!