About Joanna
I’m an artist based in South Wales, creating work inspired by quiet, calming moments by the seaside — places I return to again and again. My artwork aims to bring that same sense of stillness and gentle atmosphere into the home.
My studio practice is slow and process-led, working primarily with screenprinting, riso printing, and mixed media. I’m drawn to the balance between planning and unpredictability: breaking down photography into layers, watching how ink behaves differently on each print, and seeing how colours shift and overlap in unexpected ways. Each piece becomes its own interpretation of the original moment.
How I make my prints
Screen printing
Screenprinting is a hands‑on, layered process where ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen — a bit like using a stencil. Because each colour has to be printed separately, I break my photographs down into tiny dots called halftones. Up close, you can see the dots; from a distance, they blend into soft gradients and detail.
I print each layer one at a time, gradually building the image. It’s a slow, tactile way of working, and no two prints ever come out exactly the same. Each one carries small variations in texture and colour that give the final piece its own character.
Riso printing
Riso printing works in a similar layered way, but uses a machine that behaves like a cross between a screenprinter and a photocopier. A stencil — called a master — wraps around an ink drum, and the machine pushes bright, eco‑friendly inks through it one colour at a time.
By separating my photographs into distinct colour layers, I can rebuild the image gradually, creating vibrant prints with soft imperfections and a beautifully handmade feel. Riso inks have a unique translucency, so the colours overlap in unexpected ways, adding depth and warmth to the final piece.
