Hi, I'm Paz Méndez, a self-taught artist with a passion for relief printmaking. 
My block prints are meditations on nature. When I’m carving my wood/lino blocks, each cut is permanent, so I carve with a focused fluidity — my hands mimic the way the water flows, and the way wind swirls through the sky. My passion for printmaking is driven by the sound of ink hissing, and the magical moment when the first print is pulled off the block!
The expansiveness I feel at the coast, the awe in front of a mountain, or the simple smile I get when I see a beautiful flower, these are the types of feelings that inspire my art. 
My love for nature goes beyond inspiration for my artwork. I have an eco-friendly printmaking practice and choose the most sustainable options for all my raw materials. I use only 100% recycled fine art paper (made in a sustainable hydroelctric powered paper mill) for my handmade prints. And I use non-toxic linseed oil relief ink.
I'm based in Eugene, OR. You can join my email list to keep up to date with me and my artwork. Emails are about new limited edition print drops, upcoming art shows in the PNW, printmaking workshops (usually one workshop per year), and other important updates. Use the 'Contact' page to let me know, and I'll add you to my list :)