Tama Press

Tama Press letterpress and relief printed paper products, handmade books, custom work and more! Welcome to Tama Press and thank you so much for visiting!

I love making things by hand - I've done it since I was a little kid (my parents have the videos to prove it!) I especially enjoy creating things people will use on a day to day basis, such as note cards and books. While studying in college, I was introduced to the worlds of printmaking and book arts. The organized process of printmaking – from designing and hand carving blocks to proofing and printing the final pieces – is a challenging and fulfilling experience for me. Patience and my fervent attention to detail attracted me to printing. Time, effort, and care put into each print are reflected in the uncompromising quality of this hands-on art form. In addition to linoleum block relief printing, I also enjoy letterpress printing! I'm thrilled with the quality and beauty of this type of printing - the impression of a letterpress printed image gives depth and a luxurious feel to the finished pieces. While e-mail and e-books are extremely convenient, I still love the writing in a journal and receiving hand written letters in the mail. I learned to make books from start to finish - cutting book board, choosing book cloth and decorative paper, sewing pages, and attaching covers. I maintain a strong connection to my love of Japan through my handmade books, many of which have a traditional Japanese binding. The Japanese ceramic artist I studied under focused on the beauty of a perfectly crafted, yet useful object. I strive to demonstrate that an object used every day, such as a book, can be elevated to a higher level of beauty and appreciation through the experienced touch of an artist.

Hi friends! I will be out of the office for a bit - message or email me if you have questions. Otherwise, I’ll see you M...
10/20/2026

Hi friends! I will be out of the office for a bit - message or email me if you have questions. Otherwise, I’ll see you Monday Oct 26th.

Day 20 - loungeMy Juno girl sleeps in the funniest positions - half the time she is upside down and snoring. Loudly. ...
10/20/2026

Day 20 - lounge

My Juno girl sleeps in the funniest positions - half the time she is upside down and snoring. Loudly.

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Day 19 - confusedThis is why the punctuation you learned in elementary school is so important. Inktober
10/19/2026

Day 19 - confused

This is why the punctuation you learned in elementary school is so important.

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Day 18 - flightlessEmus are so funny - i really enjoyed drawing this guy. I imagine he or she has a lot of personality. ...
10/18/2026

Day 18 - flightless

Emus are so funny - i really enjoyed drawing this guy. I imagine he or she has a lot of personality.

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Day 17 - contraptionThis contraption makes delicious energy juice. Inktober
10/17/2026

Day 17 - contraption

This contraption makes delicious energy juice.

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Day 16 - ganglyThis awkward baby giraffe reminds me of gangly teenagers :) Inktober
10/16/2026

Day 16 - gangly

This awkward baby giraffe reminds me of gangly teenagers :)

Inktober

Day 15 - hoorayHip Hip HOORAY, this guy says happy birthday! Inktober
10/15/2026

Day 15 - hooray

Hip Hip HOORAY, this guy says happy birthday!

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Day 14 - ladyIs there any other lady besides Lady & the Tramp? 

side note - our first family dog was a cocker spaniel t...
10/14/2026

Day 14 - lady

Is there any other lady besides Lady & the Tramp? 

side note - our first family dog was a cocker spaniel that looked just like her.

Inktober

During the Hatch Show Print Est. 1879 tour, everyone had a chance to print their own mini poster! So fun!! 🤩
10/13/2026

During the Hatch Show Print Est. 1879 tour, everyone had a chance to print their own mini poster! So fun!! 🤩

I went to Nashville for the weekend and had the best time!! One of the fun things I got to do was visit the phenomenal H...
10/13/2026

I went to Nashville for the weekend and had the best time!!

One of the fun things I got to do was visit the phenomenal Hatch Show Print Est. 1879 - it was letterpress printer heaven. I’ll post more pics throughout the week. Now I have to go shop online to start my wood type collection 😳

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918 Chestnut Street
Vilonia, AR
72032

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