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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 5d

New plot up in the shop. Snapped out of a mini-rut by revisiting some old files. Stacked and stretched this repeating line work to create some great tones. Shop link in bio.

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Abstract pen plotted print made with overlapping lines. Mostly red with a top layer of white.

Framed abstract pen plotted print made with overlapping lines. Mostly red with a top layer of white.

Detail of abstract pen plotted print made with overlapping lines. Mostly red with a top layer of white.

Set of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with overlapping lines. Mostly red with a top layer of white.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 6d

Been on my list for a while. I have read the book so really looking forward to it. Thanks for the push 🙂

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 7d

Barty Baller, check

J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 9d

These keep getting better!

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 10d

The night shift

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Overlapping blue and red lines being printed with a pen plotter

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 10d

I had it as a jigsaw and miss it to this day!

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 11d

The new manager will be Mason Saunders

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Breanna

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 15d

October ' 25 print set. Took some arcs, took some curves, and pushed and pulled them into these flowing calligraphic shapes. I love the Uniball UM-153's and get enough tones out of my go-to red, blue, gold, and black that I doubt I'll ever get tired of them.

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Set of 3 pen plotted abstract prints with calligraphic forms made with red, blue, gold, and black pens.

Pen plotted abstract print with calligraphic forms made with red, blue, gold, and black pens.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 20d

These are great

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 22d

Hahaha. I always buckle up

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 22d

If you mention pencils to most pen plotters they'd be happy to push you out of a moving car at high speed. The way the point degrades through a plot make it a media that I really enjoy working with.

8"x10" Blackwing pencil plots on Bristol

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Red and blue pencil plot with layered rectangular lines

Pencil plot with layered rectangular lines

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · 28d

Us Giants fans

a man in a striped sweater is sitting on a couch

ALT: a man in a striped sweater is sitting on a couch

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Sep 4

Becoming a free Patreon member is my version of a newsletter and gives you access to my process blog posts. A little behind in my posting but this April '25 set was a fun one.

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www.patreon.com/posts/138091...

April '25 Set | Joel Cammarata

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm not a fan of self promoting but I often get asked if I have an online store and now I can finally answer yes, yes I do. Started off with some recent 11"x15" prints but more coming soon. If there's something of mine you particularly like, let me know, thanks!

jcammarata.myshopify.com

Studio Cammarata

Prints and artwork by Joel Cammarata

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 31

I rewatched The Acolyte, the writing isn't the best and that Bazil character still makes zero sense to me but I still think that there was potential and it deserved another season.

#starwars #theacolyte

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ha, we're a growing community for sure 🙂. Glad you're enjoying it!

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 30

You guys were at a small comic expo in South SF a few months back, was fun to see you there. Keep it up, this is how you get kids to love public transit 🙂

J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 30

September '25 Print Set
Patreon subscription link in bio.

I use the red, blue, and black Uniball Signo UM-153 pens a lot. They are the only colors I can find refills for, which saves me from tossing the plastic shells. The 1.0mm tip really packs the ink in.

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Set of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with overlapping red, black, and blue pen lines.

Abstract pen plotted print with a circular design made with overlapping red, black, and blue pen lines.

Abstract pen plotted print with stacked polygon shapes made with overlapping red, black, and blue pen lines.

Abstract pen plotted print with polygon shape made with overlapping red, black, and blue pen lines.

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks Breanna!

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 28

25.0826.03

Giving the truchet thing a break after this.

11"x15"
@uniballco UM-153 pens on watercolor

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Wandering pen plotted thick line built up from red, black, and blue pen inks

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 24

Time lapse of recent 25.0816.01 print. 1 hour plot at 120X speed.

11"x15"
Uniball UM-153 red, blue, and black gel pens on watercolor paper

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 23

2509.06.03

Another 11"x15" print packed with red, blue, and black Uniball Signo UM-153 ink.

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Pen plotted print composed of bold graphic polygons filled with red, black, and mostly blue pen ink

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J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 17

Don't forget the amazing Betty White ones. USPS has been on a roll lately

J.Cammarata @jcammarata.bsky.social · Aug 17

25.0816.01

11"x15"
Uniball UM-153 red, blue, and black gel pens on watercolor paper

#penplotter #printmaking #printsky #nextdraw #penplotart #abstractart

Pen plotted print with curving thick line built from layers of red, blue, and black inks

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