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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 9h

Some months are a lesson on how creativity ebbs and flows. I had hit a wall this month, to combat that I went digging through the archives, pulling files from years ago. Studio assistant in last pic, because nobody works alone. #printsky #plotterart #printmaking

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm sad I had to scroll this far down for the first person to say Les

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Been a tough year to be a Bay Area sports fan so this is super great news.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

50 print moire animation, run forward and back. I slowly increased the spacing of each color by .01" in a staggered rhythm to create the effect. Had no idea how it would look strung together and pleased with how it flows. Music: 'We Invent You' Unwound #penplotter #moire #animation #printsky

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Finally making some headway into learning Rhino and Grasshopper, wish I made the switch from AutoCAD earlier. Still just learning the basics but can see the potential. Controlling parameters with sliders allows for multiple variations of with little setup. Really fun. #printsky #penplotter

Moire color print tests with overlapping red, blue, orange, and black ink lines.

Screenshot of grasshopper software showing line generation.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

August '26 Print Set I like plotting with the 'Xtra Bold' Bic Cristal pens. Once you pass a certain density of lines and saturation of ink, the paper and ink start to interact in such great unpredictable ways. #penplotter #bantamtools #bicpens #printmaking

Set of 3 abstract prints. Mostly purple in tones with various red and blue tones and a moire line effect.

Abstract pen plotted print. Mostly purple in tone with various red and blue tones and a moire line effect. Elliptical egg shape.

Abstract pen plotted print. Mostly purple in tone with various red and blue tones and a moire line effect. Seed type shape.

Abstract pen plotted print. Mostly purple in tone with various red and blue tones and a moire line effect. Circular overall shape.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Revisited a stack of old work armed with a scalpel and some spray paint, 1 week later I had a stack of 52 collages. Super fun and worthwhile exercise. #penplotter #collage #printmaking #printsky

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I have a direction I'd like to go but then 💯 it takes a life of its own. For these prints I was really into the effect on the right side of this recent print where I screen printed over the plotted lines. Then I wanted to see how those muted layers stacked on top of each other.

Abstract pen plotted print with a multi-color block partially screened with a set of vertical white screen printed lines producing a rainbow moire pattern

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

June '26 Subscriber Set This month returns to silk screening and layering. A multi-color block is veiled behind a set of vertical white screen printed lines, that process repeats for the second and third prints. Unintentional but these prints are timely, Happy Pride month! #printsky #penplotter

Set of 3 abstract pen plotted prints. Multi color moire pattern overlaid with white screen printed ink lines.

Abstract pen plotted prints. Multi color moire pattern overlaid with white screen printed ink lines.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Sometimes that 21 day Libby clock gets you and now I have to wait 6 weeks to get to the last 50 pages of a book.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

May '26 Print Set Fountain Pens + Rattle Cans Working with an old file I sculpted some geometric linework forms and paired them up with some complementary color blocks of spray paint. Getting more bold with color and gaining confidence in its use. Ink and paint on 5"x7" watercolor paper

Set of 3 abstract geometric pen plotted prints with ink and spray paint color blocks.

Abstract geometric pen plotted print with ink and spray paint color blocks.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Thanks Charlie. The link tree in my bio will get you to my online store where I sell my work. It's in need of an update for sure and this exact piece isn't in there but if you're interested shoot me a DM.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

26.0411.01 Wanted to test out a new ink lineup and pulled out this file from a few months back. I had only run it previously with gel pens and I like it much better with the fountain pen inks. There's a spot where the lines end before the overlap that pools up ink and creates a great drop shadow.

Abstract pen plot with overlapping linework in various colors creating a moire effect

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

April '26 subscriber sets Here's some close ups of 3 of the 48 prints that went into the the 4 second animation loop in my previous post. They are now all split up and off to various parts of the globe. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with white silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with light yellow silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with yellow silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Pens and inks used to create abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Created this 4 second loop out of a set of 48 prints. Silkscreened ink over plotted gel pen linework. It's crazy how much work goes into such a short length product. #penplotter #printmaking #printsky

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

March '26 Prints This month's set will require a little DIY help from my Patreon subscribers unless they just want to enjoy the prints flattened. I hope that the time spent assembling will provide them with some personal connection to the pieces. #printsky #penplotter #printmaking

Abstract paper sculpture in both completed and flattened compostion

Abstract paper sculptures in both completed and flattened compostion with the pens used to produce them

Abstract paper sculpture assembly instructions

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Thanks Nicole. Yeah she always has to get involved 🐱

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Plot and fold, round 3. Getting the hang of how to carry the pattern across the shapes. At least with straight lines only for now 🙂

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Doing some experiments with plotting and folding. Starting with some simple shapes, looking forward to working these into a larger scale. #papersculpture #penplotter #printmaking #printsky

3D folded paper shapes in a plus shaped layout. Shapes are colored with various ink lines.

Process photo of 3D paper shapes in flat and folded phase

Scalpel and paper with pencil drawn shapes for folding

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Whoa, that takes me back. Good choice.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Feb. '26 print set Adding silkscreening into the toolbox has been on my list for a while but the process of burning screens has always been a hurdle with the home studio setup. Using heat transfer vinyl in lieu of emulsion really makes it much more accessible. #printmaking #printsky #penplotter

Set of abstract prints with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

Abstract print with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I've done smaller pieces with folds in the process but these are my first larger pieces. The simplest move is to fold, flatten the paper back out, and allow the texture to impact the plot. Ink on folded 18"x24" watercolor paper #penplotter #printsky #paperfolding #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted red and blue ink line pattern

Folded paper with abstract red and blue line pattern. Paper is folded with 3 vertical pleats.

Detail of abstract pen plotted piece with 3 vertical pleats

Abstract pen plotted pieces with yellow, red, blue, and black inks. Pattern is randomized through the heavy texture of folds in the paper.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Hey Neil, pic is all the materials I used for these, B-sky has a 4 picaximum. I'd recommend the DeArtamentis for a good CMYK combo. I have their 'fuscia' that I use for the 'M' part Yellow = DeAtramentis Yellow Red = Noodler's Fox Red Blue = DeAtramentis Cyan Black = Platinum Carbon Black

Assortment of fountain pens and bottled inks used in recent print set.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

First print set of '26. I haven't worked with fountain pens in a while as I've been enjoying working with Signo gel pens. In 2025 I learned a lot about tone creation via line spacing so excited to see what is possible with the large variety of fountain pen inks. #printsky #penplotter #printmaking

Set of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

Abstract pen plotted print made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Proof sheet #2 for the January print set. Switching to broad nib fountain pens allows me to significantly scale up my usual spacing. The dye-based inks really saturate the paper too. Enjoying these. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking #artframe #fountainpenart

Set of 9 abstract designs made with overlapping red, yellow, blue and black inks.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Scaling up to 18"x24" plots has been a challenge. Here's a quick look at all the prints I've made in the 2 months since I got my Bantam Tools ArtFrame. Still not ready for 24"x36" yet. 😄 #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

'Positive' Plotted 4 different color schemes of this piece. All done with Bic pens on paper. Pieces are mounted in some simple wood frames and will be available on 12/19 at a show at Discodelic Records in SF to benefit anti-ICE efforts. Flyer in comments. #penplotter #printsky #bicpens

Plus shaped abstract design plotted with overlapping Bic pens to create a moire effect

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

That's OK, neither are their trains

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

December '25 print set I've been admiring the amazing tones that @lb-allix.bsky.social gets out Bic pens. Turns out they make more colors than black and blue these days and they still get that amazing sheen when you pack the ink in. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping rectangles in blue and green tones

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping rectangles in blue and red tones

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping liness in blue and red tones

Stack of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with overlapping lines of ballpoint ink

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I prefer the Italian star Pro Valone

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Like she said, it's the only way to be sure

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

+ Picked up some Bic Cristal pens, really like the softer tones they create. Need to increase the pressure a bit as it took multiple passes to get down the amount of ink I wanted but they are nice to work with. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted print in plus sign composition. Overlapping lines create a moire pattern of soft warm tones

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I set up a new file but stopped short of plotting it. Guess I gotta give the people what they want 😂.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Thanks! I like the bottom section but not sure about the top. Here's a slightly closer pic.

Abstract pen plotted print in ribbon shape. Mostly red tones with a blue moire effect at the bottom

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Some recent 18"x24" plots. Not my favorite pieces of late but there are some good moments in some of these. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted print in red and blue tones made from overlapping circular shapes

Abstract pen plotted print in mostly blue tones composed of angular shapes nested together

Abstract pen plotted print with mostly red and orange tones composed in a ribbon 'S' shape

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Now that I can plot larger I'm looking for a piece to be my first edition of 18"x24" prints. Here are some plots from this week, a mix of old files and new pens. #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping blue, red, gold, and black lines in a chevron pattern

Abstract pen plotted print with red, purple, green, and blue diamond shapes overlapping

Abstract pen plotted print with various colors overlapping in a nested circle composition

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping red, blue, black, and white inks with some black enamel smeared in the middle

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

My first 18"x24" plot in the garage with the new ArtFrame 2436. I can go twice as big once I get some paper and build a flat file to store all these large prints. Uniball UM-153 pens on 18"x24" watercolor #printsky #penplotter #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted moire drawing in red, blue, and black inks.

Detail of abstract pen plotted moire drawing in red, blue, and black inks.

Large pen plotter art machine with 24"x36" work area

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Nov '25 Print Set Normally for my monthly print set I have to plot a bunch of 5"x7" designs to find ones I like. Lately I'm only setting up 11"x15" files so I cropped out 3 sections of a recent print (pic 2) to make the set. Uniball UM-153 pens on 5"x7" paper #penplotter #printsky #printmaking

Collage of abstract linear moire pen plotted prints

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Blog post on my recent residency at Bantam Tools this summer. What a blast that was. www.patreon.com/posts/142058...

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Bantam Tools Residency August '25 | Joel Cammarata

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

25.1018.02 One from this morning. Needs a touch of black. Uniball Signo UM-153 pens on 11"x15" watercolor paper #printsky #penplotter #printmaking

Abstract pen plotted print with mostly red and blue overlapping snaking lines with a rectangle of white lines over a portion of it

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