Lithography

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Lithography is a traditional printmaking technique that relies on the hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties of materials on the surface of a block of limestone to control the deposition of ink. Originally invented in 1796, lithography was incredibly commercial in nature, being used for everything from marketing materials to letterheads, deeds, and checks. Eventually displaced by plate lithography and later digital printing, the art of stone lithography is a dying art kept alive today by a few ardent practitioners. While less known to public audiences, the range of drawing materials, ability to work in states, and the combination of additive and subtractive markings make lithography incredibly flexible for a wide range of styles and subject matter.

Watch the video below to see the process of stone lithography