Matthew Fullwood

My name is Matthew Fullwood. I am a printmaker working from a studio in my shed. Over the past year I have focused on developing my skills in etching, aquatint, woodcut and wood engraving, exploring the qualities and possibilities of each of these methods. I have really enjoyed learning new skills through workshops and then applying/adapting these to my shed setup. My work is inspired by the atmosphere of night. The dark, tonal ranges and inky blacks of printmaking lend themselves well to creating a sense of quiet, moonlit stillness. I often include animals such as cats, as central characters in these night time scenes.

While my work is based on observation, I’m not aiming for realism. I’m more interested in creating images that feel slightly mysterious or open to interpretation. There’s often a sense of tension or watchfulness, as if something is about to, or has just happened. Working in a small, self-contained space suits my approach. The repetitive nature of printmaking; carving, etching, inking and printing, helps me slow down and really focus on the subject matter. This way of working feeds into the mood of the prints themselves.

Winner of the The Monochrome Award (2025)
Winner of The Ironbridge Fine Arts Award (2026)