A Fine Art Experience

Studio Tullis specializes in Unique Works on Paper

Artists from around the world worked on an invitation-only basis to work at the Studios. During their stay, which may have ranged from several days to several weeks, the space became the artists’ studio-away-from-home, a place where the pursuit of new ideas was encouraged and explored.

Assisted by Richard Tullis, each artist created a body of original work on paper handmade at the Studio, or on one of a variety of papers from around the world. Metal, plastic, wood, artists’ oil color, pastel, pencil, stencils, brushes, rollers, squeegees, grinders, and chisels become instruments of art making.

Using his or her media of choice, the artist created a painting on a wood, aluminum, or plastic plate, or combination of plates, depending on the desired end result. When the painting was completed, the plate then loaded onto the bed of one of two presses. A sheet of paper carefully placed over the plate, and the press run, using tremendous pressure to transfer the painted image to the sheet of paper. The paper absorbs roughly 90% of the paint, leaving a faint ghost of the original image on the plate and little more. The result is a unique and original work of art. The process begins anew for each piece.

Archives of work from Studio Tullis are on view at the Luria Library and Business Center on the west campus of Santa Barbara City College, and a collection of work the University of California Santa Barbara Museum, where a study collection was started in 1994.

Art work created at the Atelier is sold through galleries representing the artists, and directly through the Atelier. Inquire about availability