Showing posts with label garden woodcut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garden woodcut. Show all posts

6/20/12

GARDEN PRINT BLOCKS






















We always find it interesting to see how our blocks look after printing. When drawing the images on wood, the ink seems to go down in layers, crisp & sharp as the pens that drew it (and, later, as the knives that carve it out). Sometimes we use different colored markers to denote different areas. But once the blocks are rolled up with ink, all of those marks & tonations merge into one big colorful shape. It always amazes us how precise it is! The rollers deposit ink on carved surfaces that don't print, too. Compare, if you'd like! Here too!


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3/13/12

GARDEN WOODCUT UPDATES!

































































We'll have photos of the "GARDEN" color blocks in progress real soon, but couldn't wait to show you what the 2 key blocks look like printed together! The 2 blocks printed above will both be tinted colors (not straight up black) in the final print but the 2 tone proof above gives an idea what block #1 looks like printed with block #2. Mighty fine, we think! And just imagine the color layering up all magical like behind this…ooo…shivers! chills! O boy ~ can't wait!

"GARDEN" is available for pre-order at an introductory rate right now on our website. SCOOP UP A COPY NOW and save big bucks (the finished print will be listed at a higher rate)! We expect to be sending the pre-order prints in April.

See all of process photos of the "GARDEN" print here, on our flickr. More soon!

3/1/12

CARVING ANOTHER KEY

































































Getting sooo excited to see this print finished! Just 3 more color blocks left to draw & carve! "GARDEN" will be a 18" x 24" Woodcut Print on Ivory Somerset Paper ~ read more about it & pre-order a copy HERE!

2/8/12

CARVING THE GARDEN

















































Carving is speeding along on the blue block for our new 18" x 24" color woodcut print, "GARDEN." We drew the image in in black, but all of the line work you see will print in dark blue. When this block is totally carved out, we'll start work on the 3-4 other color blocks. The finished blocks will all print together to complete the vibrant, full color final image! "GARDEN" is up on our website as part of our LIFE OF LEISURE Woodcut Series, currently available for pre-order at a reduced introductory rate.

11/1/11

WOODCUTS IN PROGRESS!





































































We've had many chances to crawl back into our favorite place lately ~ the studio! The drizzly days of early Fall make the impulse to cozy up to a block of wood with a cup of coffee and some moody jams simply inescapable! Above are some progress pics of our latest 2 woodcuts in the works...

8/26/11

GARDEN WOODCUT IN PROGRESS



















































Finding much inspiration in DIY gardening this summer…not only in the fresh, flavorful, sun-ripened bounty but also in the design & layout of daintily orchestrated spaces. Just finished drawing in this handsome little plot…and now carving now begins! The final print will be larger than the key block featured above and in full, rockin' color. This print will be a part of our LIFE OF LEISURE Woodcut Series ~ imaging color like "FOREST" or "RV" or "LIVING ROOM" right now…

Will probably be doing a pre-order sometime soon, stay tuned!