The Beauty of the Adirondacks: The Inspiration for my Linoleum Block Prints

Explore how the stunning landscapes of the Adirondacks inspire my linoleum block printing creations.

As a child, my grandmother and aunts lived in the Adirondacks. My family visited every year.

In my thirties I began making annual trips to climb a mountain and take photos. I love to hike and my dogs are always willing travel partners.

Trailhead in the Adirondacks Linoleum Block Print

I am partial to White Birch trees; I think they are beautiful are and they provide a wonderful contrast to the vibrant colors of summer and fall. They also lend themselves to the linoleum block print process because they are carved first. The view from a mountain peak is worth the sweat, fatigue and bug bites I experience along the trail.

 I use the photos I take on the trails as inspiration for my images of Adirondack landscapes. I consider myself to be an Impressionist; visiting the same place in different seasons and different times of day changes not only the colors, but the mood of the landscape. My linoleum block prints reflect not only what I saw, but the feelings of peace and wonder as I took in the landscape around me. I hope that my art will instill those feelings in you as well.