A family of creative and innovative artists putting creativity, beauty, whimsy and joy into the world with unique and surprising imagery.
Our mission at Pop'In Prints is to create art combining traditional processes with today's style and interests. Every one of our images is an original creation that we "mass produce" using the letterpress process, the standard for over four hundred years. This means that each of our pieces is handmade - from the drawing to the imprinting and even the packaging.
Changing the world one happy thought or beautiful picture at a time is our goal. We strive to run our business, the way it was done in the past with great customer service; quality, unique products and care. Having the privilege to put our art out into the world in a variety of forms that makes it attainable for everyone is what motivates us. That our cards make you think of people you love and care about and then knowing you are sending them along to others to enjoy just keeps the positive energy moving. Realizing one of our prints brings peace or a smile each day as you pass it, is a wonderful compliment.
Thank you for your support of our mission and our work.
ARTIST
Tracy Schacht
My art is about persistence, not perfection. For an artist I am not sure that true perfection even exists as we are always attempting the new or changing our style as a way to continue to expand creativity. The volume of ideas that flow through me on a daily basis keep me constantly exploring and reinventing. There are days where my oils, portraits and fine art consume my time. Other days I explore the worlds of fantasy, science fiction and whimsical creation. It is all art and it allows me to have a broader audience with which to share it.
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona and left shortly after I turned 18 to pursue an education in art. Traditional school had been challenging, but in art I found my gift and life's work. In the Pacific Northwest, I was lucky enough to attend the Seattle Academy of Fine Art where I learned not only the techniques necessary to create my portrait work, but had my passion for the great masters awakened. It was at a John Singer Sargent exhibition at the Seattle Museum of Art that I realized that being able to put that kind of artistry into the world was what I wanted to do.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to continue my studies at Scottsdale Artists' School, Palette & Chisel Art Academy and Watt Atelier. Since I had found success and fulfillment from art, I decided to become a teacher. I have taught at Scottsdale Artist's School and the Phoenix Art Museum. This lead me to create Studio 1307 where artists could come to hone their skills with open studios as well as bringing in guest teachers.
I am honored to have my works scattered through various collections around the world, as well as being featured in magazines and acknowledged with awards. My greater success is being a mentor, teacher, encourager of other people and their art. It is always wise to remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Katie Schacht
Art comes in many forms and believe we all enjoy creating. Often people limit creativity to art or music or writing, but I believe that we are all creative in our own ways and choose to see it as a bigger playing field.
Early in life I found my inspiration and joy in cooking. It allowed me to not only feed and sustain people, but to delight, care for and encourage new cuisine exploration. Opening the world of food to others was incredibly satisfying. The ability to use food as a vehicle for expanding experiences gave my life meaning and purpose. To further my career, I attended the Culinary Institute of America, took college classes and studied under a renowned chef in Tucson, Arizona.
The life of a chef is demanding and the field, competitive and cutthroat at times. The business side began to erode my love of cooking. I began looking for other outlets for my creativity, but with 60+ hour weeks, it was difficult. One day my brother, an established and well known artist, suggest I try my hand with a paintbrush instead of a cooking utensil. I was delighted when I realized that painting charged me with the same electricity and energy that cooking once had. With renewed purpose, I found the peace and calmness return to my life as well as the joy.
My focus is on Pop culture. It delights both young and old and puts smiles on people's faces. Knowing that my work can bring happiness, a sense of whimsy and art into people's lives fulfills me.
My recipe for art is:
Pick an age group
Select images that are popular for that group
Choose colors that are expected and unexpected
Mix in my personal style
Create prints, buttons and greeting cards so many people can afford and
enjoy my work.