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Background & Walkthrough of the Website

In 2015, Kristin Stobbink earned her Bachelor’s degree in Art and Education. During her studies, she pursued a minor in Hong Kong, where she took a printmaking course. It was here that her passion for printmaking took root, and she acquired skills that she still uses today, such as etching. This experience also paved the way for a distinctive individual style in her work.

Kristin began to develop as a printmaker and created a large series of landscapes for her graduation project. She became involved with a local printmaking studio for artists called Grafisch Atelier Friesland in the Netherlands. There, she met wonderful and skilled printmakers, collaborated with them over the years, and participated in art projects like the annual Book Project (which involves creating prints for Printmaker Art Books). Her body of work expanded, as did her participation in exhibitions.

Nature plays a significant role in Kristin Stobbink’s work, highlighting humanity’s disregard for its well-being. Fellow printmakers at the studio noted that her style is more akin to that of a painter who practices printmaking. Nevertheless, she highly values the printmaking mindset and adheres to the craft’s principles. She believes that an etching is not necessarily defined by lines, just as a painting is not solely defined by brushstrokes. Stobbink enjoys working with multiple layers in her etchings (utilizing aquatint) and appreciates the transparency that gives them the feel of watercolors. She also mixes various shades of ink when printmaking.

In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stobbink undertook several larger art projects, such as “Put Your Mask On” and “Be My Friend.” These projects are not exactly portraits but rather reflections or projections on specific topics.

In 2024, Stobbink embarked on a major art project titled “Soul project.” This project involves creating small art objects using 3D printing, etchings, and epoxy.

At this stage, she also manages the Facebook page Art & Printmaking, where you likely discovered Kristin Stobbink’s website. She believes her background as a printmaker adds depth and value to the page, enabling her to curate and educate on the topic. Her artistic growth in recent years has led her to participate in many printmaker groups focused on “makers for makers,” and she follows numerous hidden gems (like those on Instagram). There are many talented artists producing very affordable work, and she believes they deserve support to thrive. Printmaking is a complex, intensive, and expensive craft, and it is attractive due to its craftsmanship and the editioning system that allows for affordable buying and owning and owning of prints.

Kristin Stobbink believes that true appreciation for the craft comes through education.

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Kristin Stobbink (1987) Zwolle – Netherlands
Bachlor degree ‘Teacher Visual Arts and Design’, Noordelijke Hoge School the Leeuwarden in the Netherlands.
Involved by printmaker studio Grafisch Atelier Friesland the Netherlands.

E-mailadres: Please use the contact form.
Instagram @stinlandart English posts about being a printmaker.
Facebook Kristin Stobbink Page of a Printmaker happenings around exhibits.
Admin for Art & Printmaking on facebook – printmakers please use the ‘open call‘ post.

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My prints are in stock at the Galerie de Roos van Tuder in the Netherlands.

Galerie de Roos van Tudor: 
Opening hours: Thursday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Address: Eewal 47-49 , 8911 GR Leeuwarden the Netherlands.

Phone number: +3158 – 216 16 36

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