HAND-CRAFTED, INTRICATE COLOR WOODCUTS by Tugboat Printshop
Tugboat Printshop (Pittsburgh, PA) is an internationally recognized artist press specializing in finely-crafted, original woodcut print editions. T.B.P.S. woodcut prints are made traditionally, start to finish by hand. Drawings are intricately carved in low relief on 3/4″ birch plywood blocks and are printed by the artist(s) in oil based inks to fine papers in limited editions. View currently available artworks & learn more about the woodcut process in Tugboat’s Online Shop – or – Tugboat’s Etsy!
Valerie Lueth (Artist/Printmaker/Owner) runs operations and draws, carves, and produces her original woodcuts at Tugboat Printshop. A dedicated and multi-faceted artist/operator at T.B.P.S. for 15 years and counting, Valerie’s grassroots approach to making and sharing her artworks, craftsmanship and projects as Tugboat Printshop is hands-on, informative and upbeat.