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New Block- Carving in Process

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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Carving Grotesque

My latest project is the first of my Grotesque Series. Eventually I will carve a collection of enlarged, woodcut versions of medieval marginal grotesques. The word “grotesque” in medieval manuscripts refers to the strange, fantastic, and/or distorted figures that populated the … 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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Printing The Zodiac

My latest print, Zodiac, was inspired by Chinese cut paper designs. The border pattern is a traditional design, and  I really wanted to print it in a bright red to mimic the traditional color of the cut-paper. I finally got … Continue reading

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Dry Proofing

When getting your press set up and ready to print, you have to make certain adjustments based on the variable height of parts of your block and the pressure on the press. You definitely want to make these adjustments BEFORE … Continue reading

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Devcon 2-Ton Epoxy

Sometimes artists make mistakes. I am definitely one of those artists. In woodcut or wood-engraving, the mistake usually occurs when the carving tool slips and carves/gauges out areas you really, really didn’t want to carve. For example, while carving the … Continue reading

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Resingrave: Milling out Unwanted Spaces

Printmakers love Resingrave for its ability to hold crisp lines and details. It resists bruising and, thanks to the new formula, it seldom chips.  Unfortunately, our designs don’t always fit exactly on the block and we are left trying to … Continue reading

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McClain’s Printmaking Supplies

I realize that I mention McClain’s on a fairly regular basis, but I have never explained what it is. McClain’s Printmaking Supplies is an online store for everything related to woodblock printmaking and engraving. They specialize in relief printmaking materials … Continue reading

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