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HEALING HERB original linocut

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:13:08 -0500

$20.00
The title for this piece is "Healing Herb." Truly, isn't beautiful, long stemmed Echinacea a medicinal *and* visual blessing! "Healing Herb" was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on exquisite green paper .
The image is approximately 4 x 6 inches, and the green paper is approximately 6.5 x 9 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

FRIENDSHIP original linocut

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:43:24 -0500

$25.00
The title for this new, just-carved-and-handprinted piece is "Friendship." Due to *life*, sometimes friendships are not active. Then, when the time is right, we celebrate our connections. So friendship sometimes means being patient.

"Friendship" was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream, acid free paper. The image is approximately 8 by 8 inches and the paper 11 by 11.5 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

Note: Every print pulled in this edition is slightly unique.

CELEBRATING OUR RIGHT WHALE linocut card

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:58:00 -0500

$4.50
Here in North Florida, we are fortunate enough to have visits by the North Atlantic Right Whale during the winter months. They come to calve in the warm waters. To check out how you can help them (there are only 350 left), go to www.rightwhalefestival.org

"Celebrating Our Right whale" is an open edition linocut, hand printed on white acid free 5 by 6.5 inch folded card and signed and dated in pencil on the back and front. The card is blank inside. It comes with an envelope and a protective bag. This is an original linocut.

AROUND THE TABLE original linocut

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:24:48 -0500

$35.00
The title for this piece is "Around the Table." It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream, acid free paper. The image is approximately 8 by 10 inches.
Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

Note: Every print pulled in this edition is slightly unique.

ACORN AND OAK original linocut

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:08:17 -0500

$20.00
The title for this piece is "Acorn and Oak." It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream 80 lb Strathmore acid free paper.
The image is approximately 4 x 6 inches, and the paper is approximately 6 x 9 inches. This linocut comes with a black 8 by 10 matt.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

GRATITUDE original linocut card

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:37:43 -0500

$4.50
"Gratitude" is an open edition linocut, hand printed on earth brown 4.5 by 6.25 inch folded card and signed and dated in pencil on the back. The card is blank inside. It comes with an envelope and a protective bag. This is an original linocut.

Note: If you would like me to sign and title this linocut below the image (as I do for my limited editions), include a message on "note to seller" before checking out.

THE OWL AND THE WIND original linocut

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:15:29 -0500

$20.00
The title for this hand pulled linocut is "The Owl and the Wind." Here in North Florida owls are never too far away, and their frequent night call and rare appearance is truly awe inspiring. "The Owl and the Wind" was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on rustic green natural paper.
The image is approximately 4 X 6 inches and the paper is about 6 by 8 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

UNTITLED linocut

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:46:45 -0500

$20.00
Summer is only just past us here, along with the beautiful dragonfly; I even saw one a couple of days ago. I now miss their gracing the air and space with their auspicious presence."Dragonfly" was carved on a linoleum block and hand printed with love on Arches 8 by 10 inch printmaking paper. It is signed and dated in pencil. This is an open edition linocut.

Please note: I also offer this open edition linocut as a card. It is listed further down in the store.

Note: This is a hand pulled print, not a reproduction.

BEETLE original linocut

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:46:26 -0500

$15.00
The title for this piece is "Beetle," inspired by walks in the woods and great books like "Mr Beetle" by Satoshi Tada and "The View from the Oak: The Private Worlds of Other Creatures" by Judith and Herbert Kohl. It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream 80 lb Strathmore acid free paper.
The image is 4 x 6 inches, and the approximately paper is 5 x 7 inches. This linocut comes with a cream 8 by 10 acid free matt.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

OCEAN HARMONY original linocut

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:13:44 -0500

$30.00
The title for this hand pulled linocut is "Ocean Harmony." This piece is a mediation our interconnectedness as souls despite our different coverings. It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream printmaking acid free paper.
The image is approximately 7 X 9 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

OCEAN CONCERT original linocut cart

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:16:12 -0500

$4.50
"Ocean Concert" was carved on a linoleum block and hand printed on high quality natural card stock. It is titled, signed, and dated in pencil on the back. The card is blank inside and 5 by 7 inches in diameter. It comes with a 5.25 by 7.25 inch watercolor paper envelope and a protective bag.

If you would like me to title this card on the front (if you are giving it as a friendship card), just add a message on "note for seller" in the checkout.

GAJENDRA THE ELEPHANT linocut

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:15:25 -0500

$35.00
Here is Gajendra the elephant. He is not only in a heavy body; he is in a heavy situation. The crocodile on the bottom right, being a creature of the water, is gradually overpowering Gajendra. Realizing his weak position, Gajendra offers eloquent prayers, and a lotus flower, to Vishnu. This wonderful story is recorded in the Srimad Bhagavatam, the ancient text filled with melodious Sanskrit poetry and hymns. "Gajendra the Elephant" is an 11 by 11 inch linocut, printed on printmaking paper.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

THEY SAILED AWAY original linocut

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:52:54 -0500

$25.00
"They Sailed Away, For a Year and a Day" was inspired by Edward Lear's endearing, magical poem!

This hand pulled linocut was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream heavy weight Arches printing-making acid free paper. The image is approximately 7 by 9 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

OCEAN SYMPHONY original linocut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:51 -0500

$30.00
The title for this piece is "Ocean Symphony." It is a celebration of all the wonderful sea creatures and a prayer for their well being. It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream 80 lb Strathmore acid free paper.
The image is approximately 9 X 12 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

ANCIENT ONE original linocut

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:47 -0500

$20.00
This 4 by 6 inch linocut is a celebration of these truly wonderful sea creatures. It is printed on white 250 lb Arches acid free paper. The paper size is approximately 9 by 11 inches.

Every print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

Prints are packaged in clear poly bags with foam board (or mat) backing for stability.

WOMAN WITH BIRD original linocut card

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:16:52 -0500

$6.00
I carved "Woman with Bird" as a meditation on compassion and protection.

This is an open edition linocut.

"Woman with Bird" is hand printed on acid free earth brown 5 by 7 inch folded card and signed and dated in pencil on the back. The card is blank inside. It comes with a 5.25 by 7.25 inch cream envelope and a protective bag. This is an original linocut.

Note: If you would like me to sign and title this linocut below the image (as I do for my limited editions), include a message on "note to seller" before checking out.

DRAGONFLY original linocut card

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:47:21 -0500

$4.50
Here in Florida dragonflies are still occasionally gracing air and space with their auspicious presence; we are having a late winter! "Dragonfly" was carved on a linoleum block and hand printed with love on quality natural card stock. It is titled, signed, and dated in pencil on the back. The card is blank inside and 5 by 7 inches in diameter. It comes with a 5.25 by 7.25 inch natural brown envelope and a protective bag.

Note: This is a hand pulled print, not a reproduction.

If you would like me to sign this card on the front, just add a message on "note for seller" in the checkout.

SWALLOWTAIL original linocut

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:03:44 -0500

$25.00
"Swallowtail" was created and carved on a linoleum block and hand printed on cream Arches acid free paper; I could not resist, with summer upon us, delving into the form of these wonderful creatures.
The image is approximately 6x 6 inches, and the paper is approximately 8.5 x 8.5 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

UNTITLED original collage/ linocut

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:43:05 -0500

$28.00
This piece, created on a 6 by 9 inch canvas, combines both printmaking and collage; the bird is hand printed (from a linoblock I designed and carved) and included in a medley of collage papers (100-year-old vintage pages, a 1950 AA map guide, and beautiful handmade textures). I used Japanese Yasutomo "Nori" glue, perfect for delicate papers and tissues. The bird, a sparrow, is painted with Winsor and Newton watercolors. This piece is ready to hang (or can be framed); it has a .75 edge, also collage.

RUPA GOSWAMI original linocut

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:00:24 -0400

$25.00
This piece was a commissioned illustration for a book cover.

Rupa Goswami, poet, devotional teacher, and philospher, lived and wrote in the village of Vrndavana, India, during the 16th century. This piece was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on white 80 lb Strathmore acid free paper. It is hand colored.
The image is approximately 4 x 6 inchess. This linocut comes with a black 8 by 10 inch acid free matt. Profession framing is recommended once you receive this piece.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

Untitled original collage/ linocut

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:32:55 -0400

$25.00
This piece, created on a 6 by 6 inch canvas, combines both printmaking and collage; the bird cat is hand printed (from a linoblock I designed and carved) and included in a medley of collage papers (100-year-old vintage pages, a 1950 AA map guide, and beautiful handmade textures). I used Japanese Yasutomo "Nori" glue, perfect for delicate papers and tissues. The bird cat is painted with Winsor and Newton watercolors. This piece is ready to hang; it has a .75 edge, also collage.

TREE OF ENDLESS BRANCHES original linocut

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:44:59 -0400

$30.00
This piece is titled "Tree of Endless Branches"—carving this piece became a meditation on interconnectedness *and* a sublime sense of eternality! It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on beautiful chestnut paper. The image is approximately 10 X 13 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

IRISH SOLITUDE original linocut

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:44:44 -0400

$25.00
I carved this image while contemplating my visit to Tralee, a town on Ireland's west coat. If you ever visit Tralee, look out for the astounding mural in the center of the town; the mural depicts monks, kneeling at the ocean's edge while countering inauspicious, otherworldly serpent-like creatures.
I stayed in a cottage like this, and the expansive hills, skies, and fields still resonate within me.

This is approximately 3.25 by 6.25 inches, printed on an approximately 8.5 by 10 sheet of printmaking acid-free paper.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

WISE WOMAN original linocut

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:07:55 -0400

$25.00
The Mexican tale of a wise woman is the inspiration for my piece: she drew a bird on a cell wall (while she was wrongly imprisoned), climbed on the "bird," and then flew away.

The title for this piece is "Wise Woman." It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream printmaking acid free paper. The image is approximately 8 X 8 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

PELICAN original linocut

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:32:19 -0400

$15.00
Hard not to love these soaring creatures!

This is an open edition linocut. The image size is approximately 6 by 9 inches and the paper is approximately 9 by 11 inches. Printed on Arches heavy weight paper.

The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique. This piece is signed and dated on the front and packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

MORNING MANDALA original linocut

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:57:05 -0400

$35.00
This piece is titled "Morning Mandala," and it's a celebration of our precious forests, oceans, and skies. It was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on beautiful chestnut paper with subtle variation and movement to the tone. The image is approximately 11 x 12 inches.
Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

JAGANNATHA original linocut

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:46:38 -0400

$20.00
The famous Ratha Yatra festival takes place annually in Jagannatha Puri, Orissa, India. On this day, Jagannatha rides on a chariot, surrounded by flowers and celebration. The english word "juggernaut" ("relentless, irresistible force") comes directly from the Sanskrit "Jagannatha."

The image size is approximately 4 by 6 inches and the paper is approximately 8 by 10. Printed on heavy weight paper watercolor paper. This is an open edition linocut.

The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique. This piece is signed and dated on the front and packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

MOTH original linocut card

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:45:14 -0400

$4.50
I love finding a hugely beautiful moth resting near an outside light in the early morning. Their stationary beauty is truly magical!

"Moth" was carved on a linoleum block and hand printed on high quality smooth card (acid free). It is titled, signed, and dated in pencil on the back. The card is blank inside and 5 by 7 inches in diameter. It comes with a 5.25 by 7.25 inch natural brown envelope and a protective bag.

This hand pulled linocut card was initially inspired by Etsyveg's July challenge: "destash." The idea is to use up forgotten supplies, to reuse and recycle. So I pulled out some old linoleum filled with sketches of old ideas, and I cut it up and drew new images.

EVERY DAY IS A JOURNEY original linocut

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:27:17 -0400

$35.00
This piece is inspired by a story I heard recently: a thoughtful teacher in an inner city environment gets her students to lie down for 20 minutes or so a day. They lie down outside and gaze up at the sky; it's a simple activity to nourish our inner core. The title is inspired by Basho's "Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home." My linocut is 12 by 12 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique. This piece is printed cream Arches paper.

"Every Day is a Journey" is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

WOMAN, BIRD AND CLOUDS original linocut

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:50:11 -0400

$20.00
This hand pulled linocut was created and carved on a linoleum block and printed on cream heavy weight Arches printing making acid free paper. The image is approximately 4 by 6 inches, and the paper is approximately 8 by 10 inches.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling quality paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

UNTITLED linocut

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:02:31 -0400

$25.00
This 3.5 by 7 inch linocut is a celebration of mothering and the natural birthing process. It is printed on white 80 lb Strathmore acid free paper. This linocut comes with an 8 by 10 inch black matt. This is a limited edition of 50.

Every print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

Prints are packaged in clear poly bags with foam board (or mat) backing for stability.

TOAD, HORSE, AND SNAKE original linocut

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:38:26 -0400

$25.00
The inspiration for this piece is an African folk tale: One day Toad spots Snake riding his horse. Snake isn't the most graceful of riders; after all, he is a snake, and he can't sit up straight for long or use two hands. So Toad gives Snake some hints. He even demonstrates personally just how to ride like an expert. After quite a show, Snake gets back on his horse. But Snake shows no improvement. At this point, Toad loses it. He curses and gripes, "What a stupid snake you are! If you can't ride as I have shown you, you might as well not ride at all!" But Snake trots off, oblivious to Toad's tirade, murmuring to himself, "That may be, but the point is, I am the owner of this horse, not you."

This linocut is 8 by 8 inches, and the paper size is approximately 10 by 10 inches. I also include the above retelling of this folk tale, in printed form, along with the linocut.

Every hand pulled print is signed in pencil, titled, and has a limited edition number. The physical act of creating a linocut involves multiple steps: drawing and designing, carving and gouging, handling beautiful paper, rolling the ink, and so on. Every step is done by me, and every linocut in the edition is slightly unique.

This piece is packaged in a clear protective bag with a backing for stability.

UNTITLED original linocut

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:12:07 -0400

$10.00
Another hand pulled linocut using a 1961 AA Members Handbook from a local second hand bookstore with lots of amazing retro books. I love carving faces, and the beautiful map pages from this vintage book are a perfect paper choice!
This handpulled monoprint from my carved lino block is approximately 5 by 7 inches. It is signed and titled and packaged with a protective backing and sleeve.