Linocut Process Video

If you've ever wondered about the work that goes into creating a linocut print, you're in luck because I just posted my first video of the carving process!

The 45-minutes of footage have been condensed into this five minute clip. Special thanks to my dearest Adam for providing the inspiration and tech support behind this video!

Here are some photos of the final prints after being finished with a wash of color.

Puppy Portraits

We're doing some remodeling around the house, and I've been thinking a lot about what kind of art I'd like to put up once the dust has settled and the paint has dried. 

Prints of our fur children seemed like an obviously must!

Winston puppy! @chiiill_winston #pittbullsofinstagram #petportrait #linocut #linoprint #reductionprint #printmaking #dogsofinstgram #handcarved #blockprinting #speedball #stamps #stampcarving

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Puppy Love

Just a fun doodle from the other day. 

I love simple lines and shapes.

Here is something different - a bit more color and movement.

Just a quick sketch I did while journaling about a dream of a tiny fox companion.

Fox has always been with me, but lately she has been teaching me about magic and transmutation.  How to consciously manifest a positive reality, and how to turn fear and negativity into fuel for the creative fire.

Speaking of creative fire, today I was presented with a dozen blank canvases!  I have been commissioned to create some paintings for a healing arts office.  I will be posting photos as the work unfolds.  Can't wait to get started!

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Linocut block print of Miss Maddie.