Two new Linoleum Block Prints in Progress

I am finally settling back in after my well-deserved vacation. I have just started two new blocks in preparation for the show season. 

My full moon prints are best sellers. I have three editions that are almost sold out so it’s time to get to work on something new.  Here’s a photo of the block, so far, and a video showing me printing the first color.

At this stage I have only cut out the white areas of the image., which is the full moon and the reflection of the moon in the water. 

The video below illustrates the rainbow roll technique. I wanted the green to change from light to dark to enhance the feeling of the moonlight on the tree leaves. I chose to print green first because the green areas are in the foreground and they are detailed. It’s easier to cut a detail out rather than cut the background around the detail.  

I will be cutting out those green pine needles, leaves and grass next. Click the link to see the video.

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The second block I am working on is based on this photo I took while walking my dog. I liked it so much that I am using it as wall paper on my phone. I’ll talk more about it next week.

If you would like to learn more about linoleum block printing techniques, sign up for my workshop at H’Art Studio and Gallery located on Main Street in North Creek, NY.  Kate Hartley runs a great series of workshops and classes. I am planning a printmaking workshop on June 20th.  She also sells my matted and framed linoleum block prints, along with my note cards.  For more information, contact Kate Hartley.

My show schedule is updated on my website. Be sure to check it out.