Wisconsin artist Jack Pachuta takes a non-traditional approach to his subject matter. Combining printmaking techniques with the craftsmanship of pencil and ink renderings, his works are known for their vibrant colors and unique textures.

Jack says, "An artist’s challenge is to portray the usual in unusual ways and to make people see what they might not otherwise see."

Jack met his English wife, Renira, over breakfast "on holiday" in Portugal while they were both living and working in Germany. They were married on Shakespeare’s birthday in 1976 and now have two daughters, a cat and a house that borders a Christmas tree farm.

A member of both the Cedarburg Artists Guild and the League of Milwaukee Artists, Jack has lived in Cedarburg since 1979. His works have been displayed in galleries throughout southeastern Wisconsin and he is a frequent exhibitor at art shows in the Midwest.

Jack is also a professional speaker and murder mystery writer with consulting clients and a cadre of whodunit aficionados on six continents.

Stalking
Size of the Original: 30" X 20"

This image of a Native American wearing a bearskin and stalking in the winter emerged from the background after a variety of objects and unique shapes were positioned on inked plates and sent through a press. A close look reveals many textures and colors that interweave and combine to create the entire piece.

Coyote Shaman
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

The fur and leather textures on this image of a Native American shaman were on the inked background when it off of the press. The image then was designed to utilize these textures in designing the form of the shaman. The cougar also resulted from serendipity as its shaped was plainly visible on the plate.

Byzantine
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

This monoprint captures a Madonna and Child in a style reminiscent of the Eastern European Byzantine iconic artistry. In a non-traditional touch, the halo encircles both images and seems to look into another world. The texture on the Madonna's robe adds an additional unique touch to the total piece.

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White Water
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

The textures and format of this work are similar to Japanese art in which nearby objects are large and faraway objects are decreasingly smaller. The "Z" shape of the water likewise mimics a typical layout of that style of art. A close look uncovers the many textures that comprise the entire image.

Winter Birdbrain
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

The winter woodland setting of this monoprint is one of four seasonal environments in which this birdwatcher was placed. The other three use different hues and textures, as well as additional species of birds to create unique pieces of art from the same piece of line art.

Black Watch
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

This scene of a blacksmith at work incorporates textures and colors reminiscent of a 19th-century blacksmith shop. The form is highlighted by light streaming through a window in which a raven is perched, creating shapes and shadows in the shop environment.

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Mile High
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

This monoprint depicts two mountain climbers with a volcanic peak in the background. The piece is done in warm tones with the bright white of the climbers wardrobe serving as a stark contrast to the rest of the landscape.

Vow
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

This monoprint of a Native American, looking to the heavens atop a mesa incorporates a shield and feathers as a backdrop to the "vow" being made. The muted tones of the landscape give the entire piece the look of art rendered on buckskin.

Dan at Work
Size of the Original: 13.5" X 19"

Completed at the Plein Air Art Competition during Cedarburg's Strawberry in 2006, this pen and ink rendering depicts blacksmith Dan Nauman at work in his Cedarburg shop. The distinct colorful forms were achieved by rubbing the art paper between two inked plates.

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Northern Lights
Size of the Original: 22" X 30"

This monoprint depicts a Neotuck in a foggy, snowy Arctic setting. The vibrant colors highlight the two light sources, a silvery moon and a traditional Neotuck light made of hollowed out soapstone filled with animal oil.

Mush
Size of the Original: 22" X 22"

This Northern-themed monoprint depicts a dogsledder in a wintry terrain emphasized by a variety of colors and textures.

PEACE
Size of the Original: 30" X 22"

The Blues Series
Blues in the night l Blues NOW PLAYING l Rhythm and Blues

These Limited Edition Signed and Certified Prints are a collection of three complementary works celebrating the uniquely American musical art form of the blues. Crafted in a style reminiscent of an art deco poster, the compositions blend textures and subtle colors in a tribute to the tones, nuances and creative forces of a blues performance. The prints combine printmaking techniques with the craftsmanship of pencil and ink renderings. The result is a memorable one-of-a-kind expression of the blues that highlights the entire musical experience.

The prints are reproduced full-size from the 15"X23" originals. A white border surrounding the prints provide a total product size of 20"X28", enabling them to be displayed in standard-sized frames. The Edition is limited to 75 each.

PO Box 191, Cedarburg, WI 53012, (262)377-7230, jack@pachuta.com