A printmaker is an artist who creates prints, either by hand or through a printing press. This can include creating original artwork that is then reproduced as prints, or using pre-existing images and transforming them into new works of art through various techniques such as etching, lithography, screenprinting, woodcut, or other methods. Printmakers often work in editions, meaning they create multiple copies of the same image. The process can involve transferring an image from a block of wood or stone (woodcut), drawing on a surface and applying ink (etching), or using a matrix with oil-based inks (lithography). Printmaking is a diverse medium that allows artists to produce multiple versions of their work, experiment with different techniques, and reach a wider audience.