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32 Years of Homegrown Press

John has been busy creating a 24 painting exhibit that encompasses the lines of his "The Last Full Moon Poem" within each painting. The result is an immersive experience where you walk around within the poem and end at "The Last Full Moon Poem"linoleum block print.

We hope you'll see something you like.

Back to our roots

Started in 1987, screen printing T-shirts on the fly in parking lots and hotel rooms on Dead tour, Homegrown Press didn't have a name until 1991, when John married his wife, who gives this website, and his life, form, function and grace. They have two grown sons they love dearly.

John learned to carve linoleum block prints at University of Kentucky, then wood engraving at the annual Larkspur Press workshop. He is happy to get back to printmaking to make work that is more accessible to more people. New blocks are being carved for the new year.

A t-shirt of his logo has been created and is for sale in his store!

Upcoming Book of Poetry

Check back soon for updates on the preorder for John's novel and potential book of poetry from the past few years (sleeping is overrated), or just sign up for our email list!

Testimonials

This artist has an interesting studio......We stopped in, and he engaged us in a lovely conversation about his art, about Lexington, and gave us some great recommendations of places to go. Just the kind of local experience that adds to your trip.
He is working on a stop action movie from the huge murals he is painting on the walls of the studio. Check out https://www.facebook.com/HomegrownPress and pay him a visit.

Amby from Trip Advisor Review


 Love your prints so much, John!!!

Marianne Worthington

John Lackey opens his studio for showings occasionally, and the door is generally open when he is working there. His work is split between block prints (mostly natural subjects), small abstract paintings (flowing, colorful), and large landscape paintings in his signature style. The large landscapes are gorgeous, mostly Kentucky subjects. He blends the realism of light, reflections, water, and atmosphere with surrealist embellishments in a truly masterful way.

Jack L from Trip Advisor Review