FAQs
Who is Matthew Magruder?
I like to make things: Artist's Books — Printmaking — Photogravures — Letterpress — Graphic Design — Alternative Process Photographs — Magazine layouts — Interpersonal connections (see below) — Bread — Beer, occasionally. Lots of things. I also teach a lot of different workshops around Austin. Places like Flatbed and the Austin Book Arts Center (also on the board). Sign up for my newsletter in the upper right corner to hear about upcoming workshops new art for sale and such.
What’s Copelo Press?
I started this imprint in 2023 in order to publish Artist’s Books, commissions, collaborations, printmaking, photogravure platemaking, etc. The name derives from a combination of our two dogs, Coda and Tupelo. They are the best. If you’re interested in collaborating please reach out as I’m always looking for interesting ways to collaborate.
Worth a visit
Clay Harmon — Keith Taylor — Kerik Kouklis — Bill Schwab — Melissa Wagner-Lawler — Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder — Pie in the Sky Press — Karen Hardy
Mountain Intaglio — Talas Online — Hahnemühle Paper — MCBA — Austin Book Arts Center
What processes do you specialize in?
I’ve worked in a lot of process over the years. My current main focus is Book Arts and Polymer Photogravure printmaking. I’ve also been regularly making Tintypes since 2006. I also work in numerous other printmaking techniques: linocut/woodcut printing, copperplate etching, etc. as well as a number of photography techniques: cyanotype, platinum/palladium, gum bichromate, and traditional silver B&W.
Wait, psychotherapy as well?
Yes, I’m a licensed psychotherapist (LPC) in the state of Texas. I’ve been doing therapy for over a decade. I focus primarily on individual psychotherapy and couples/marriage counseling. I also enjoy working as a therapist for fellow therapists as well as providing consultation. Read more here and reach out if you’d like to connect.