1. an artist who creates prints by transferring images from a prepared surface (such as a metal plate, wood block, or stone) to paper or other material

Examples

• The printmaker carefully carved the design into the wooden block.
• She studied under a master printmaker to learn etching techniques.
• The gallery featured works by contemporary printmakers from around the world.
• As a printmaker, he specialized in lithography and screen printing.
• The printmaker’s studio was filled with presses and printing equipment.
• Many famous artists were also skilled printmakers, including Picasso and Rembrandt.