When working with alcohol ink, a liquid medium appreciated for the way it blooms and shifts, you need a nonporous surface, and many people turn to Yupo. Yupo paper is a waterproof sheet made from 100 percent polypropylene that allows the pigment to remain malleable and in motion before drying. But Yupo is just one style, and there are many other fine waterproof sheets that are excellent surfaces for not only alcohol ink but also watercolors, silkscreen, debossing, and more. Browse our favorite … [Read more...]

March 31, 2020 - Yupo Corporation extends our sympathies to those who have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. During this time of uncertainty, we are doing our part to help prevent the further spread of the virus, while continuing to ensure our customers' needs are met. On Monday, March 30th, 2020 the Governor of Virginia announced a mandatory Stay-At-Home order to help curb the spread of COVID-19. As Yupo Corporation is considered an “essential” business to the critical supply chain, … [Read more...]

CHESAPEAKE, VA – November 2019 –Synthetic paper manufacturer Yupo Corporation America (Yupo), based in Chesapeake, Va., was recently recognized by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), the prestigious New York-based graphic arts industry magazine, with a national industry award for design creativity and technical printing excellence. Now in its fifty-sixth year, the American Graphic Design Awards™ recognizes outstanding work of all kinds across all media. Yupo received the 2019 award for its branded … [Read more...]

CHESAPEAKE, VA – March 20, 2018 YUPO Corporation America has joined the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership, (SGP), as a Silver Level Patron. SGP is the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers. Through its patronage, YUPO joins other print industry leaders dedicated to promoting sustainability, supporting the aims of SGP and keeping costs low for certification of print facilities. “Supporting SGP not only aligns with Yupo’s corporate … [Read more...]

Posted by Holly Kozelsky Martinsville Bulletin March 13, 2017 One of the great figures in Martinsville’s art world is being celebrated with an exhibit in the museum she helped establish. “Wanda Prillaman: Watercolor Invitational” opened Saturday at Piedmont Arts and will be on display through April 29. Prillaman was one of the founders of Lynwood Artists, the group of regional artists who founded Piedmont Arts in 1961. She taught art at Martinsville High School, Bassett High School, … [Read more...]