02/06/2026
We’d love to introduce you to Level Headed Press, a Foster-Powell printing company that unites the values and messages of our lives with screen printed apparel. Level Headed Press is owned by Lawson Buemio, and we had a chance to quickly catch a glimpse into the work and history of the Press.
*How did you come to be an indy print shop, and how long have you owned Level Headed?
- Before moving to Portland in 2012 I worked in a print shop for about 5 years and learned every aspect of the business. After a few years spent getting on my feet and rounding up equipment I opened Level Headed Press in 2015.
*What got you into screen printing in the first place?
- I was inspired by a fellow artist that was printing their art on shirts and I became obsessed. Started printing in my studio apartment and eventually landed a job at a commercial print shop in my home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Started out cleaning screens and worked my way up to the general manager of that shop.
*Any other mediums of art you dabble in?
- I’m also a muralist and tattoo artist. My artist Instagram is .arts
Level Headed Press is a full service apparel print shop based in Southeast Portland, Oregon. We offer customized shirts, hats and bags. We work with our clients to provide promotional materials, branded merchandise, and uniforms to support their growing business or brand. We specialize in screen printing, full color digital, and embroidery.
Our mission is to provide our clients with high quality products that will help them promote and grow their businesses. We hope to create more accessibility for our clients through awareness and customer service. We treat all of our clients with the same care and respect, no matter how big or small. We’ve found that honesty, transparency and attention to detail are key to earning the trust of our clients and partners. Our goal is to build a lasting relationship with every client, and service their needs as they grow and expand into the future.
If you’re looking for custom merchandise to advance your business and brand, make sure to follow and reach out to Lawson at Levelheadedpress@gmail.com