Dealey Dansby 'Early Light' Print Available

Artist: Dealey Dansby
Title: Early Light
Medium: Handpulled Deckled 6 Color Block Print
Size: 8 x 10 Inches
Edition: 22
Prices: $85

 

Dealey Settlemyre Dansby is a distinguished visual artist from the United States who has carved a unique niche within the printmaking community. Operating her studio under the name Pink House Print Shop, Dealey Dansby focuses extensively on the intricate medium of linocut and reduction relief printing. Her work is characterized by a deep reverence for the natural world, often capturing the serene beauty of landscapes and biological forms with a precision that appeals to collectors of limited edition art prints and posters. While many in the industry use broad labels, Dealey Dansby is essentially a contemporary artist whose practice bridge traditional printmaking techniques with a modern aesthetic that resonates with today’s art enthusiasts.

The artistic journey for Dealey began with a dedicated focus on developing a mastery over relief processes, where she meticulously carves each block to produce layered, multi-colour compositions. Her education and early professional life in the United States provided the foundational skills necessary to navigate the complexities of reduction printing, a method where a single block is carved and printed multiple times to create a final image. This commitment to the craft has led to significant recognition within the printmaker community, as evidenced by her work being longlisted for the prestigious Jackson’s Art Prize 2024. Such accolades serve as a testament to her technical skill and the high regard in which her peers and collectors hold her limited edition releases.

Throughout her career, Dealey Dansby has participated in various exhibitions and community art events that highlight the tactile nature of her work. Her participation in shows is often documented through her social media presence and regional art listings, where she connects directly with the poster collector community. Collectors of her work often seek out her most famous pieces which include Close Up and the atmospheric Cloud Print series. Other notable works that have garnered attention for their detailed execution include Barton’s House and various landscape studies that showcase her ability to translate light and texture into the medium of ink and paper. These pieces are highly sought after by those who appreciate the labor intensive process of reduction linocuts and the exclusivity of small batch print runs.

As an artist who maintains a transparent and engaging creative process, she frequently shares behind the scenes insights into her carving and printing stages. This transparency has fostered a dedicated following of collectors who value the authenticity of her hand pressed works. By avoiding the mass produced nature of standard commercial posters, her limited edition prints remain a staple for serious art collectors looking for pieces that embody both artistic vision and technical excellence. Her ongoing contributions to the field of relief printing ensure her place as a significant figure for those invested in the future of traditional print media in the modern art market.