Tugboat Printshop: October 2007

10/31/07

The New Woodland Creatures

"Toad on a Toadstool"
10" x 10" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Garter Snake"
7" x 18" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Crows"
12" x 11" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Birds Nest"
10" x 10" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Butterfly and Thistle"
10" x 18" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Bat"
7" x 11" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

Just finished this wild etching :) It'll be on display for the first time for Roar Shock @ Swanson Reed Contemporary in Louisville. The show is curated by our dear friend Thea--all work relates to or is inspired by the poetry of Adam Day. Exhibition opens November 16th. -vl

"Lady in Love"
11" x 11" Etching, Edition of 15
Valerie Lueth, 2007.

10/30/07

More new blocks

New blocks to be printed today...Butterfly and Thistle, Bird's Nest, Toad on a Toadstool, Bat, Garter Snake, and Crows (also included in this photo--the 4th season sitcom Newsradio, which we rented recently from the library and have been secretly--now publicly--enjoying) Paul's doing some last minute block clean-up before printing. On the wall beyond is the first framed grouping of the Woodland Creatures. We have plans to change the framing slightly for the final display...

Valerie's printing a new etching today--another tailing close behind. Pics tomorrow-ish?

10/28/07

I Made It 4 in Braddock, PA

We joined up with other local artisans and crafters yesterday for the 4th installment of "I MADE IT" in Braddock, PA. The market was held in this incredible, amazingly gigantic repurposed church. It was a fantastic, wholesome way to spend a Saturday :)

Paul at Tugboat's "I MADE IT!" booth.

10/24/07

Prints Gone Wild 2

Check out this awesome poster Cannonball Press made for Prints Gone Wild 2--which we'll be participating in this year! Details on the poster, attendees below :)
Hope to see you there!

*TUGBOAT PRINTSHOP Pittsburgh, PA
*THE AMAZING HANCOCK BROTHERS McGregor, TX
*PAPING Brooklyn, NY
*SEAN STAR WARS Laurel, MS
*HOWLING PRINT STUDIOS Brooklyn, NY
*SPACE 1026 Philadelphia, PA
*YEEHAW INDUSTRIES Knoxville, TN
*TRIANGLE POSTER Pittsburgh, PA
*TEAM LUMP Raleigh, NC
*DRIVE BY PRESS Madison, WI
*ISLE OF PRINTING Nashville, TN
*DROCK PRESS Lexington, KY
*CANNONBALL PRESS Brooklyn, NY

10/18/07

Family of Deer, Skunk, Stumps and Turtle!

The latest prints in our Woodland Creatures series! Paul's been building frames for the rapidly evolving series--the first 15 of which we'll be hanging on the workshop walls next week. Pictures soon!

"Deer Family"
17" x 14" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Skunk"
9" x 9" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Stumps"
7" x 11" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"Turtle"
8" x 12" Woodcut, Edition of 50
Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, 2007.

10/17/07

New Prints by Paul

"Rocks in a Canoe"
12" x 8" Color Woodblock Print
Paul Roden, 2007.

10/16/07

New Drawings!

"Deluge"
4" x 4" Archival Pen Drawing
Valerie Lueth, 2007.

"New Formation"
4" x 4" Archival Pen Drawing
Valerie Lueth, 2007.

10/8/07

Fallingwater Day-trip

We took a little day-trip to Bear Run, PA, yesterday to experience Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece (commissioned by the Kaufmann's of Pittsburgh) Fallingwater. It was just stunning. They discourage picture taking inside and from the terraces--a huge disappointment as these areas were certainly picturesque! I guess they want you to buy the book :) The details of this house are utterly fabulous--the blend with nature, convincing. Absolutely recommend a trip if you are ever in the area (though it is wise to reserve a spot on the tour ahead of time--you'll be waiting for a while if you don't!)

Fallingwater also offered the opportunity for us city folk to experience fall in the Pennsylvania woodlands--the forest air was sooooo invigorating! More pictures from the hike to and from the house on our flickr site. Cheers!