Pittsburgh, PA-based natural science illustrator, Anne Berenbrok, aims to bring environmental issues into focus through her love of printmaking. Known for intricately designed woodcuts layered with pencil, her prints utilize the unique beauty of woodgrain as a backdrop for delicate botanical illustration.

She has earned a BFA from Ohio University and is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design Natural Science Illustration program. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, three children, and dog, Bernadette.

Currently, Anne is dedicated to exploring the endless possibilities of printmaking and inspiring a deeper connection to nature in her western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Why printmaking instead of painting?

I love that printmaking is a combination of three dimensional and two dimensional practices. There is a very real sculptural element to the process as I shape the blocks with my carving tools. It’s meditative. The two dimensional aspect of inking and printing is the part that creates surprise and ultimately the greatest joy. Each print is slightly different than the last bringing unexpected results that often surpass what I was originally envisioning. I don’t see how I could ever tire of the unpredictable outcomes and expressiveness of this medium.

– Anne Berenbrok