KENNETH NOLAND "STRIPES" MONOTYPE, 1983Kenneth Noland (1924 2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved and enduring figures in the Color Field movement. Unlike many of his contemporaries, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Gilliam, Noland was not interested in printmaking until later in his career. And once Noland began collaborating with the printmakers at Tyler Graphics (and other studios) he was

depicting his cherished muse with sincere and candid admiration

and ice blue merge in fluid harmony

This juxtaposition of vibrant and subdued elements underscores the emotional tension in this striking homage

a paper pulp cast relief

during his formative years he worked alongside Ellsworth Kelly and Jack Youngerman

Similar elements are present in Hockney's 1976 portrait of Brooke Hopper

Thomas is celebrated for significant accomplishments across sculpture and mixed-media installation

And once Noland began collaborating with the printmakers at Tyler Graphics (and other studios) he was more interested in using their applications to make unique one-of-a-kind artworks

Haas is responsible for introducing his innovative use of shutter speed

Featuring a tulip in full bloom

Untitled (from the "Rotation" series)

Note: the edition was stamped-signed