Style & Technique 

In the 80s, Arminski began to experiment with different printmaking and photography techniques, creating his first concert poster works for local bands and events. Through the 1990s and 2000s he became a sought-after concert poster artist, with a distinct visual style that blended psychedelia, grunge and wider artistic influences. At his peak, Mark was creating 64 prints a year for acts and events across the U.S.A. and beyond.  

The majority of his rock concert poster works are in the silkscreen print technique, which is named for the silk or fabric mesh that is stretched over and fixed to a frame used in the printing process. In the process, ink is distributed across the screen and pushed through the fabric onto the surface below. Stencils are used to block out areas where the ink is not needed. Use of multiple stencils is required when working with multiple colors to create layered designs. The ink must also dry between layers, so complicated works can take hours or even days to complete. Silkscreen print is commonly used on paper and fabric, and is utilized for making posters, T-shirts, and other apparel. The basics of the technique itself are around 100 years old and silkscreen became popular in the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) movement due to its accessible and hands-on design process.