It starts with an idea running around in my head about the image I want to create. Sometimes I am able to work totally from imagination or memory, but most times I need a little help from the numerous photos I have taken during my time out walking and hiking. The concept was to portray the beginning of the trail; most people take photos once they reach the summit, but the beginning of the journey is important as well. Here are two photos I used as inspiration for my linocut Trailhead II. I...

I always have a backlog of ideas for my next linoleum block print, and my customers do influence what comes next. In some cases I have a specific request from a customer, or in this case, from a gallery. The Arts Center of Lake Placid is hosting a special exhibition entitled “The Art of Flight,” which will open in May. I was thrilled to be assigned the Loon as the subject matter for my submission. I have done several Loon prints over the years and they are always very popular. The black and...