February 6 - Arthur Wesley Dow

I first encountered Dow's prints years ago and bought a card to remember the exhibit. The images stuck with me and the card is displayed in my office/studio.  He worked primarily as a printmaker, and some of his prints were used to accompany text in books and magazines.

Dow's printing techniques allowed for multiple color compositions of the same image. His subtle use of color and color shifts is particularly effective. Aside from his masterful compositions, I'm drawn to his landscapes and nature themes.