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Last weekend’s show

This past weekend, I had a booth at the “Artists Creating a Better World” Show in Lake Oswego. This fun little craft show is dedicated to donating aid to people/groups in need. This is especially important this time of year, … Continue reading

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Porcuprints Gets a New Look!

Porcuprints officially has a brand new look! New website, new Etsy banner, and (coming soon) new artwork!

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Neil Gaiman Graduation Address

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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Crafty Wonderland!

This weekend I attended Crafty Wonderland’s “Colossal Holiday Sale.” Held at the Oregon Convention Center, the show brings together over 200 local artists and craftspeople from the Pacific Northwest. It promotes itself as an opportunity to “BUY LOCAL! BUY HANDMADE!” … Continue reading

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New Etsy Listing

My latest listing on Etsy has just gone live! It is a hand-colored version of “Don’t Play Koi with Me!” I used calligraphy inks and watercolors for the color. Also, I added a calligraphy gold ink in the tail and … Continue reading

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Give the Gift of Art

“Don’t Play Koi with Me” was featured in a wonderful treasury this evening! Kelly Tankersley from  88editions put together a treasury featuring some wonderful artists, including my piece. Thanks Kelly! You made my day!  

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Artist Feature: Rachel Brand’s Architecture Inspired Scarves

Today I would like to share with you a wonderful Portland-based artist and Etsy seller! As you know I am always a fan of artists who draw on art history for their inspiration. I was lucky enough to come across … Continue reading

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Tattooed Woman, carving in process

My latest print features a woman with an (almost) full back tattoo. I just finished carving the block, but I wanted to give you a taste before I print it! Stay tuned for more photos and the final print!

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Nouveau Peacock…At Last!

The latest addition to my store has finally arrived! Anyone who has been reading this blog for a while might remember my posting about a peacock print I was working on back in 2009. I finished carving the block in … Continue reading

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Tire Art by Wim Delvoye

Tires have been on my mind recently. On his commute yesterday, the tread on one of Doug’s tires separated from the steel belts (or something like that). In my google searches for tires, I can across an amazing artist, Wim … Continue reading

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