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Tiny Birds Linocut

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:29:06 -0500

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast! Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed.

Tiny Sunflower Linocut

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:29:06 -0500

$20.00
It's spring... or at least it's trying to be spring (it's snowing here as I type). Anyway, we can dream of sunny flowers.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Tiny Sunflower" is approximately 3"x3" (image size), printed in an edition of 15 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Tiny Lynx Linocut

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:30:32 -0500

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast! Start your collection today.. there are 16 tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed.

Tiny Lark Sparrow Linocut

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:30:32 -0500

$20.00
I saw my first swallows this week, so lark sparrows can't be far behind. They're one of my favorite sparrows, probably because they're so easy to identify. (C'mon! Look at that face!)

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Tiny Lark Sparrow" is approximately 3"x3" (image size), printed in an edition of 18 on Japanese Hosho paper. This tiny reduction print has six colors! Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Tiny Toad Linocut

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:35:02 -0500

Tiny Fishes Linocut

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:35:02 -0500

Great Crested Grebe Linocut

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:35:01 -0500

$75.00
It's difficult to believe that such a glamorous bird would be common, but in some place in Europe the great crested grebe is almost as common as our mallard. I've spent many happy hours sketching these critters on visits to Holland.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Great Crested Grebe" is approximately 6"x6" (image size), printed in an edition of 14 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Shadows and Reflections linocut

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:48:47 -0500

$100.00
One of my usual walking routes takes me past a small lake. In all seasons, the trees around the lake provide interesting patterns of shadows and reflections.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Shadows & Reflections" is approximately 6"x6" (image size), printed in an edition of 10 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame.

Tiny Lizard Linocut

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:48:47 -0500

Tiny Ants Linocut

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:35:56 -0500

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast.

Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed. Print ships on support board in clear archival sleeve.

Tiny Monarch Linocut

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:35:56 -0500

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast.

Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed. Print ships on support board in clear archival sleeve.

Living on the Edge handmade book

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:35:56 -0500

$30.00
A few years ago I had the double-whammy good fortune to be invited to participate in the "Wind, Sails, and Meadow Birds" project of the Artists for Nature Foundation in Holland AND to serve as Artist in Residence at Acadia National Park. Fabulous projects, both of them... and in this case they occurred one right after the other.

"Living on the Edge" is a collection of field sketches made during the long journey from my home in Colorado to Holland, through New York, to Maine. A few of the image details are shown here, but in all there are 50 pages of sketches and notes in this volume.

Each stab-bound book is built by hand using only acid-free papers and boards. Individual leaves are beach Speckletone Text, the endpapers are Confetti Cover, and the cover papers are acid-and-lignin-free products of "It Takes Two." Interior hinges are acid-free linen cloth. Inkjet printed.

Flora and Fauna

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:35:55 -0500

$25.00
"Flora and Fauna" was originally built as a prototype for the book "Living on the Edge," but the first half-dozen friends I showed it to said, "Good idea. What if we want THIS one?" So I built this one for them! Inside you will find a collection of my field and study sketches, with a few little notes and musings along the way. A few images are shown in the details, but there are more than 30 illustrated pages in this volume.

Each stab-bound book is built by hand using only acid-free papers and boards. Individual leaves are cream, oatmeal, and beach Speckletone Text, the endpapers are Confetti Cover, and the cover papers are acid-and-lignin-free products of "It Takes Two." Interior hinges are acid-free linen cloth. Inkjet printed.

Run Rabbit Run Linocut

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:04:08 -0500

$200.00
Escape by a hare? Or is it just late? (Or perhaps it's the patron saint of an old-timey band in Seattle, but that's another story.)

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Run, Rabbit, Run" is approximately 9"x6" (image size), printed in an edition of 14 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships flat in a protective sleeve with foam core backing.

Tiny Fawn Linocut

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:31:39 -0400

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast.

Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed. Print ships via Priority Mail on support board in clear archival sleeve.

Tiny Waxwing Linocut

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:31:39 -0400

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast.

Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed. Print ships via Priority Mail on support board in clear archival sleeve.

Tiny Morel Linocut

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:31:39 -0400

$15.00
Remember linoleum block prints? Grade six. Holiday cards.

Well, some of us never outgrew the process!

The image on this tiny linocut measures only 2.5" x 2.5". It is printed in oil base black ink on 6" x 6" sheet of white Japanese Hosho paper.

The complete edition is 15 images, but they're going fast.

Start your collection today.. there are 16 different tiny linos in all.

Price is for the print only, not matted or framed. Print ships via Priority Mail on support board in clear archival sleeve.

Long-eared Owl Linocut

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:22:14 -0400

$75.00
What is it about owls? Soft faces, big eyes.... and a fierce disposition. This fine fellow turned up a little flustered in someone's garage, and I managed a few minutes with his grumpy self before he recovered and flew away.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Long-eared Owl" is approximately 6"x6" (image size), printed in an edition of 12 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Sleeping Cat Linocut

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:05:48 -0400

$75.00
Tigerlily is a barn cat at a CSA farm I visited in Pennsylvania. It was desperately hot and humid for a poor little arid-country gal from Colorado, so I took at cue from Tigerlily and found a shady spot on the cool concrete floor of the shed. About the time my behind decided that it had had enough of concrete, cool or no, Tigerlily decided she had had enough of modeling for sketches and took off in search of more interesting company.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using two blocks AND the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say yellow) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain yellow.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Tigerlily Sleeping" is approximately 5"x7" (image size), printed in an edition of 12 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Sunrise, Swallow Linocut

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:04:49 -0400

$75.00
One of my usual walking routes takes me around a small lake. I often walk in the early hours just after sunrise, which is a warmer occupation in the summer months than the winter! On one brisk autumn morning I found the branches of willows and trees inhabited by very cold swallows, waiting for the sun and the insects to wake up. Not long after this the swallows vamoosed for warmer climes.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say blue) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain blue.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Sunrise, Swallow" is approximately 6"x6" (image size), printed in an edition of 12 on Japanese Hosho paper. Price is for print only, no mat or frame. Print ships on support board in protective sleeve.

Lovely Dark and Deep Linocut

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:07:20 -0400

$100.00
The narrow, winding road up Phantom Canyon is a beautiful drive, especially in winter (with a 4WD vehicle) when one can encounter views like this.

This multi-color image is printed by hand using the reduction method. In a reduction print, the artist first carves from the block the areas to be left the color of the print paper. The first color (let's say pale blue, as here) is printed, the block is cleaned off, and the artist carves away the areas to remain pale blue.

The next color is printed directly over the previous... and so on until the print is finished. The edition number refers to the number of identical prints created from the same plate. For example, 1/4 means that the print is the first of four impressions of that particular image. Because I pull all my prints by hand, I always keep my editions very small, usually 15 images or fewer.

"Lovely, Dark and Deep" is approximately 4"x5" (image size), printed in an edition of 15 on Japanese Hosho paper. Each print ships in a 10" x 10" white mat with matboard back, in clear acetate sleeve.