Hey, it's Melissa.  I was raised in a family setting of Pennsylvania folk artists.  Of 4th generation, it was my women in folk art who embraced me for training with experimental printmakers in London.  I have a studio art practice in fine~folk art since the age of 19.  I love working with Intaglio Printmaking and Sculpture.  Thank you, Enjoy!   

Melissa Strawser

Melissa Strawser, Intaglio Printmaking Artist, Sculptress, 4th generation,
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I trained in folk and fine art with a BFA, MA in Printmaking from Slade School of Art, UCL. This is where art met paper and shape met metals.  My print studio has a Rembrandt Pelican Press and a Legacy Mini Halfwood Press.  I have worked alongside some great printmaking maestros who helped me hown my craft.  I'm a creator of monoprints and sculpture art by way of Intaglio using aquatint, chine colle' and metal working.  I'm glad you're here.     
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Melissa Strawser, Intaglio Printmaking Artist, Rembrandt Pelican Press I call Gray Press
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Studio visits are scheduled by appointment where we welcome individuals or small groups. We enjoy getting you immersed in our creator studio space with history and stories to share.  We love art in nature and immerse you in our 1950's original Bertoia Studio experience.  We work and sit amongst a biodiverse Butter Valley where nature and art charms and enlightens your spirit.  Let's meet up again here.
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Studio Updates
  • Awesome Feature - I'm a Gong Print Collaborator with Val Bertoia Sound Gongs, Etching in Sound with Monoprint Diptychs
  • Even Cooler Feature -  New York Times featured Bertoia legacy on April 2, 2023
  • Even Cooler Feature - Everyday Art FOLK ART Book will release is in loving memory and dedication for my Mother.  To celebrate 500 years of Martyrs' Mirror, illuminated manuscripts, and the origins of FOLK ART from my Pennsylvania Dutch German heritage and family. 
  • Visits  Studio Visits are by scheduled by appointment 10am or 2pm 
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