Julia Samuels
Julia in front of her MFA thesis installation.
Julia was born in Portsmouth, NH and received her BFA from Pratt Institute in 2007. In Brooklyn she participated in building and managing The Gowanus Studio Space and also volunteered during the formative years of 596 Acres, an agency that helps neighbors gain access to vacant land in their communities. She received her MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2015.
Immediately after completing her MFA, Julia began Overpass Projects with a vision to bring more artists into the practice of printmaking while maintatining each artist’s individualized way of working. With each artist Julia innovates working processes that simplify and clarify the mysteries of printmaking so artists who specialize in other mediums can work comfortably in print.
A pervasive theme of my portfolio is the conjunction and dissonance between human development and the natural world’s commitment to persevere under the unyielding onslaught of industrialism. Intricacy and beauty is everywhere in the world around us, and I am drawn to compositions that highlight the tragic beauty in aged decay, overconsumption and forgotten wastelands we encounter every day. Power lines, phone cables, and chain-link and barbed wire fences are installed, revised, outdated and forgotten, leaving behind dense webs of steel through which the the natural world is constantly attempting to reclaim its space. I love the challenge of translating these elements into woodcut. Cables and wires silhouetted against a clear sky are elements positively drawn over deep negative space, and in carving I invert this relationship, investing my effort into the areas carved away, the blank spaces. My discipline and care is leaving behind and untouched the intention of the original artwork, that fence, cable, tree or vine that exists in the real world.
You can see more of Julia’s work at her personal site, juliasamuels.com
Prints Available By Julia Samuels
Julia Samuels, Aquatint Rainbow, 2021
Three color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 16 3/4” x 16 3/4”
Paper size: 21” x 21”
25 Artists Proofs
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Julia Samuels, 729 Colors, 2023
Three color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 15”x15”
Paper size: 21” x 21.5”
25 Artists Proofs
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
729 Colors by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2023. The image is comprised of a 27x27 grid of squares showing one example each of every possible color combination made from printing 3 different plates containing 9 tones each. Mimicking in print the regimented color mixing logic Gerhard Richter employed in his many color grid paintings, Samuels has created an etching that shows the brilliant expanse of colors possible while being most conservative and efficient using aquatint plates by maximizing overlaps and earned colors.
Julia Samuels, 64 Colors, 2023
Three color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 15”x15”
Paper size: 21” x 21.5”
25 Artists Proofs
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
64 Colors by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2023. The image is comprised of an 8x8 grid of squares showing one example each of every possible color combination made from printing 3 different plates containing 4 tones each. Samuels has created an etching that shows the brilliant expanse of colors possible while being most conservative and efficient using aquatint plates by maximizing overlaps and earned colors.
Julia Samuels, Ocean Blue and Violet, 2022
Two plate etching with aquatint
Plate size: 16 3/4” x 16 3/4”
Paper size: 21” x 21.5”
1 unique Artist Proof only
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Ocean Blue and Violet by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2022. The image is comprised of a 7x7 grid of squares showing one example each of 49 hue variations created by combining Ocean Blue and Violet pigments.
Julia Samuels, Permanent Green and Deep Yellow, 2022
Two plate etching with aquatint
Plate size: 16 3/4” x 16 3/4”
Paper size: 21” x 21”25
1 unique Artist Proof only
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Permanent Green and Deep Yellow by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2022. The image is comprised of a 7x7 grid of squares showing one example each of 49 hue variations created by combining Permanent Green and Deep Yellow pigments.
Julia Samuels, Geranium and Vermilion, 2022
Two plate aquatint etching
Plate size: 16 3/4” x 16 3/4”
Paper size: 21” x 21”25
1 unique Artist Proof only
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Geranium and Vermilion by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2022. The image is comprised of a 7x7 grid of squares showing one example each of 49 hue variations created by combining Geranium and Vermilion pigments.
Julia Samuels, Vermilion and Deep Yellow, 2022
Two plate etching with aquatint
Plate size: 16 3/4” x 16 3/4”
Paper size: 21” x 21.5”
1 unique Artist Proof only
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Vermilion and Deep Yellow by Julia Samuels is an aquatint etching printed and published by the artist in 2022. The image is comprised of a 7x7 grid of squares showing one example each of 49 hue variations created by combining Vermilion and Deep Yellow pigments.
Julia Samuels, 16 Colors from one block, 2023
Four layer linocut relief print
Plate size: 8”x8”
Paper size: 10 3/8” x 10 3/4”
Edition of 80
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
16 Colors from one block is made by printing four layers of the same linoleum block on top of itself, each time in a different color. With each new color the block is rotated 90º, and the final design reveals at least one example each of every color possible made with four layers, 15 different combinations and the paper.
Julia Samuels, Rainbow 64, 2024
Three color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 7.5”x7.5”
Paper size: 11.5” x 11.75”
25 Artists Proofs
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Rainbow 64 by Julia Samuels is a continuation of her Color Science series. The image is comprised of an 8x8 grid of squares showing one example each of every possible color combination made from printing 3 different plates containing 4 tones each. Samuels has created an etching that shows the brilliant expanse of colors possible while being most conservative and efficient using aquatint plates by maximizing overlaps and earned colors.
Julia Samuels, 64 Mini, 2025
Three color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 4”x4”
Paper size: 8” x 8.25”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
64 Mini by Julia Samuels is a continuation of her Color Science series. 64 Mini is a handheld version of previous compositions, all sharing an 8x8 grid of squares showing one example each of every possible color combination made from printing 3 different plates containing 4 tones each.
Julia Samuels, Monotype Minis, 2026
Two color etching with aquatint
Plate size: 4”x4”
Paper size: 5.75” x 6"
42 individual monotypes
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Two examples each of two colors combinations using Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue and Violet ink
Monumental Landscapes - Linocut and Woodcut Relief Prints
Julia Samuels, DePasquale Ave, 2021
Linocut
Plate size: 36 1/2” x 47 7/8”
Paper size: 38 7/8” x 50”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
This print shows the intersection of DePasquale Ave and Kenyon street in Providence, RI, a neighborhood called Federal Hill.
Julia Samuels, America Street, 2019
Linocut
Plate size: 36 1/2” x 47 7/8”
Paper size: 38 7/8” x 50”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
This print shows the intersection of America and Federal Streets in Providence, RI, a neighborhood called Federal Hill. While it is a specific location, its title, America Street points to the idea that neighborhoods like these exist across our country.
Spacial perspective is enforced in the illustration of the road way and power lines leading to a far off vanishing point. The viewpoint is from inside a car, a symbol of our complaisance, addiction and daily contribution to global warming. and the foreground shows reflections off the dashboard.
Julia Samuels, Eagle Square, 2018
Linocut
Plate size: 35” x 47 1/4”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Julia Samuels, Kentile Floors from the Back, 2015
Woodcut
Plate size: 40” x 54”
Paper size: 44” x 58”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Julia Samuels, Bruno Truck Sales from the Back, 2013
Woodcut
Plate size: 40” x 54”
Paper size: 44” x 58”
Edition of 25
Printed by the artist.
Julia Samuels, Eagles Clothes, 2014
Woodcut
Plate size: 40” x 54”
Paper size: 44” x 58”
Edition of 25
Printed by the artist.
From One Minute on April 29th, 2009, 2010-2016
A suite of six woodcuts, Each 30” x 22”
From the Highway
Julia Samuels, The more you do, the more you do., 2022
Linocut
Plate size: 6.5” x 9”
Paper size: 8.5” x 11”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects.
Julia Samuels, Lots of little this add up, 2021
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, None of this is forever (and ever)., 2020
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, Everything takes as long as it takes., 2021
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, Where would you rather be?, 2022
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, How much is enough?, 2022
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, What is important?, 2022
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, Who Cares?, 2022
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, Why does it have to be like this?, 2023
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, It’s not going to be perfect., 2021
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, When will you know?, 2023
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, Tomorrow never happens., 2021
Linocut
Plate size: 6” x 8”
Paper size: 8” x 10”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Available in standard packaging or float-framed (standard IKEA frame with custom cut matting).
Julia Samuels, One thing at a time., 2023
Linocut
Plate size: 6.5” x 9”
Paper size: 8.5” x 11”
Edition of 50
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects.
Julia Samuels, DSCF4034, 2010
Woodcut from the 6-print suite, From One Minute on April 29th, 2009
30” x 22”
Edition of 6, 3 of which are available individually
Printed by the artist
From the vantage point of a passenger in a car speeding down a highway, DSCF4034 captures speed and motion while compressing trees and high tension power lines into a single plane.
Julia Samuels, DSCF4035, 2010
Woodcut from the 6-print suite, From One Minute on April 29th, 2009
30” x 22”
Edition of 6, 3 of which are available individually
Printed by the artist
From the vantage point of a passenger in a car speeding down a highway, DSCF4035 captures speed and motion while compressing trees and high tension power lines into a single plane.
Julia Samuels, DSCF4038, 2011
Woodcut from the 6-print suite, From One Minute on April 29th, 2009
30” x 22”
Edition of 6, 3 of which are available individually
Printed by the artist
From the vantage point of a passenger in a car speeding down a highway, DSCF4038 captures speed and motion while compressing trees and high tension power lines into a single plane.
Julia Samuels, DSCF4038, vibrated, 2013
Screenprint
Plate size: 20 1/8’” x 28”
Paper size: 21 1/2” x 29”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, DSCF4037, vibrated, 2012
Screenprint
Plate size: 20 1/8’” x 28”
Paper size: 21 1/2” x 29”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, DSCF4034, vibrated, 2012
Screenprint
Plate size: 20 1/8’” x 28”
Paper size: 21 1/2” x 29”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Battery Tunnel, 2018
Two color etching with line etch and aquatint
Plate size: 11 7/8"” x 15 1/8”
Paper size: 20 1/4” x 23 3/8”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
Julia Samuels, I Do Love You, 2017
Mezzotint
Plate size: 4 7/8” x 6 7/8”
Paper size: 9 5/8” x 11”
Edition of 25
Printed and published by the artist
Standing Still
Julia Samuels, Battey Street, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12 1/4” x 16 1/4”
Paper size: 16'“ x 12”
Edition of 250
Printed and published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Carpenter and Dean Streets, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12 1/4” x 16 1/8”
Paper size: 16” x 12”
Edition of 250
Printed and Published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Smith and Chalkstone, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12 1/4” x 16”
Paper size: 16'“ x 12”
Edition of 250
Printed and published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Charles Street, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12” x 16”
Paper size: 16” x 20”
Edition of 250
Printed and published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Bradford and Federal Streets, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12 1/4” x 15 7/8”
Paper size: 16" x 12"
Edition of 250
Printed and Published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Carpenter Street no. 1, 2017
Linocut
Plate size: 12” x 16”
Paper size: 16” x 20”
Edition of 250
Printed and published by Julia Samuels
Julia Samuels, Greetings from Inside the Jewish Quarter, 2011
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Greetings from Where Kent Becomes Franklin, 2011
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 12
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Greetings from Golan Heights Winery, 2011
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Greetings from 9th Street, 2011
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Greetings from Tzfat, 2012
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 6
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Greetings from 39th Avenue, Transfer Station 4, 2012
Woodcut on coventry rag paper
Plate size: 16” x 21 3/4”
Paper size: 17 7/8” x 23 7/8”
Edition of 25 published by Cannonball Press.
5 artists proofs sold by the artist
Julia Samuels, Garden at Cedar St, Pawtucket, 2019
Linocut
Plate size: 11 7/8” x 9”
Edition of 250
Printed by the artist at Overpass Projects
Julia Samuels, Manton Ave from out back at Chilango's, 2016
Linocut
Plate size: 11 7/8” x 9”
Edition of 250
Printed by the artist
Julia Samuels, Leaning Out On Tingley, 2018
Linocut
Plate size: 8” x 6.25”
Paper size: 10” x 8”
Edition of 250
Printed and Published by the artist
Julia Samuels, Another View of Eagle Square, 2018
Linocut
Plate size: 8” x 6.5”
Paper size: 11” x 9.5”
Edition of 250
Printed and Published by the artist
Color Science
Ambivalent Affirmations
Julia Samuels, Screen Print Color Proofing Grid, 2019
Screenprint
Plate size: 7 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Paper size: 9 1/2” x 11”
Open Edition
Printed by the artist