Author Archives: Alexia

Mount Hood Etsy Listing

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Alexia

Hello All! I just listed one of my early woodblock prints on Etsy. “Mount Hood at Midnight” is now available to purchase in a variety of colors! Check out my Etsy listing more more info!

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Iris Sneak Peek

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Alexia

A little peek at my latest carving in progress. Art Nouveau inspired!

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I know, I know. I haven’t been good about posting lately. It has been a pretty crazy month. I have been working like a mad woman, and on top of everything I totaled my wonderful 10 year old VW GTI. … Continue reading →

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Nouveau Treasury!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Alexia

My “Nouveau Peacock” Print was just added to a lovely treasury by Christy Rogers from sabiwabi on Etsy, and I wanted to share!

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Neil Gaiman Graduation Address

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Alexia

I should have posted this a month ago, but better late than never. Writer Neil Gaiman addressed the graduating class at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia last month. His speech is inspiring and worth listening to. My favorite … Continue reading →

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Time Lapse Video of Zodiac

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Alexia

This video has been a long time in the making, only because I kept getting distracted. But here it is, finally! It is a time-lapse of the carving process for my “Zodiac” print. The video focuses on the tools and … Continue reading →

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NEW- Direct Checkout on Etsy!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Alexia

I have just implemented Direct Checkout on Etsy, so buyers can now pay directly with a credit card rather than having to use Paypal! Hopefully this will make it easier for buyers (and for me as the seller) to complete … Continue reading →

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New Block- Carving in Process

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Alexia

Currently I am carving a fun block inspired by Star Trek. You will have to wait until I finish for a full picture, but here is a part of the block that is finished: Check back soon for more pictures!

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Inspirational Photos of the Week

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Alexia

This weekend Doug and I visited Mount Saint Helens. It was a truly breathtaking experience. The beauty of the mountain and the still visible destruction from the 1980 eruption are awe inspiring. I was really struck by how, over 30 … Continue reading →

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Kelsey Restoration Update: Roller Hooks

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Alexia

Recently Doug and I finished making new roller hooks for the Kelsey press. The old hooks were both bent out of shape, and visibly worn down inside the hook area. Yet again I find that I forgot to take making-of … Continue reading →

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