I transferred all eight drawings to linoleum blocks and carved the entire suite of blocks. I selected the Crow, Goldfinch, Cardinal, and Downy Woodpecker to print. I will print the other four birds at a later time.
Carved Goldfinch
Carved Downy Woodpecker
Detail of printed goldfinch.
Part I A Suite of Small Prints
I pursued a body of work throughout the months of July, August, and September. I focused on birds I see regularly in our gardens. Most of the completed pieces will be submitted to the Winter Show 2020 at the Green Hill Center in Greensboro. I am thrilled to be a part of this exhibition. I began by completing a group of eight drawings.
Carved Crow
Carving the Cardinal.
Goldfinch block locked in press for printing.
These four prints are printed on Japanese paper which I made several years ago. I am so pleased with this group of prints. Each one is a two block print. The first block provided the green background mat for the bird print.