Walter Buttrick is a printmaker who has exhibited throughout New England and on the West coast. His work is in private collections in England, Germany, New Zealand and in the USA. Graduating from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston with concentration in painting and printmaking, he further attended courses at the San Francisco Art Institute. He is a member of the Society of American Graphic Artists, the Boston Printmakers and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Working at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking and in his studio, Walter has generated a volume of etchings, dry points, wood engravings and linoleum block prints. Subject matter has been diverse, often driven by experimentation with the various reproduction methods. In all mediums, Walter pushes the limits of each technique, often combining processes to create striking images.
Working at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking and in his studio, Walter has generated a volume of etchings, dry points, wood engravings and linoleum block prints. Subject matter has been diverse, often driven by experimentation with the various reproduction methods. In all mediums, Walter pushes the limits of each technique, often combining processes to create striking images.
Recently, Walter designed and fabricated his own automobile, currently registered in Connecticut. His “LaVerge” took first place honors at Lime Rock’s Concours d’elegance.
Blizzard of 2006, Silvermine, CT. Reduction linocut
Rialto, Venice, Hand colored etching with aquatint
Ca’D’Oro, Venice, Etching
Delage, reduction linocut
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
All my life I have been interested in how things have been made. As a printmaker, I find myself fascinated by the technical aspects and opportunities of the varied mediums. I have researched printmaking techniques extensively and selected subjects for my artwork that are applicable to my desire to use my ever increasing knowledge of the processes. Currently, I am enjoying reduction printing in ever increasing numbers of colors and image complications. I find the technique of creating the image through the subtractive methodology challenging and very satisfying.
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