Paulson Bott Press specializes in limited edition intaglio prints. The press emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area’s rich tradition of fine art printmaking. Paulson Bott Press’s philosophy is to facilitate rather than direct an artist, creating an environment where artists can do their best work.
Founders Pamela Paulson and Renee Bott were trained to help artists explore the parameters of this unique art form. Paulson and Bott gained invaluable experience working as master printers under the tutelage of Kathan Brown at Crown Point Press. While there they worked with a broad range of artists including John Cage, Richard Diebenkorn, Judy Pfaff, Pat Steir, and Wayne Thiebaud. Paulson holds an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute and Bott holds an MFA in printmaking and drawing from the California College of Arts.
In the beginning, Paulson Bott Press printed editions for local artists and taught workshops in intaglio printing. In January of 1997, the press launched its first publication with four-color etchings by Christopher Brown. Since then, Paulson Bott Press has published over 200 editions with over 20 artists including Ross Bleckner, Squeak Carnwath, Caio Fonseca, Chris Johanson, and Martin Puryear.
Paulson Bott Press works with artists who reflect a wide range of aesthetic and thematic approaches. The artist sets the tone. The Paulson Bott Press studio becomes the artist’s studio.
Paulson Bott Press is open Tuesday – Friday 11 – 5pm and Saturdays Noon – 4pm. Directions and map.