Just in time, really, because the day after tomorrow the studio turns into a spare bedroom for the weekend. Here's the block in the jig, RTP. (Ready To Print.)
And here's the finished piece!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Another one down....
The DM left this morning for a couple of days' work on the other side of the Continental Divide and, for reasons I can't quite understand, I spent most of the day wandering around trying to decide what to do with myself. It was after 3:00pm when I finally settled down and started carving on the current linocut, but in the end I managed to put in 8 productive hours in the studio. It's now after 11:00pm and I am happy to report that I finished both carving and printing of the last color.... wahoo!
Just in time, really, because the day after tomorrow the studio turns into a spare bedroom for the weekend. Here's the block in the jig, RTP. (Ready To Print.)
It was great to get a good run at it, even with a late start. Eight solid hours are a rarity (heck, THREE solid hours are a rarity)... But next time it would be nice if I got my act together a little earlier in the day, don't you thi..... zzzzzzzzzzzzz?
Just in time, really, because the day after tomorrow the studio turns into a spare bedroom for the weekend. Here's the block in the jig, RTP. (Ready To Print.)
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This is really good. I like the feeling of depth that you have got with the recession of the tones down to the bottom right hand corner.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking at your blog for awhile now and have followed this latest linocut. The process is rather fascinating. Having a look at the steps has been helpful for me so thank you.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I could really relate to the "wandering around" comment too. My husband doesn't travel as much anymore but when he does, my routine gets upset and I end up eating at the wrong time and doing things in general that I don't normally do (including wandering around the house!).
Take care:)
Woo-hoo! It's a beauty. I think you've outdone yourself--again. There is something to be said for having the house to yourself, eh?
ReplyDeleteFantabulous!! I agree; the depth you've achieved is very effective. Love, love, love the negative spaces (but then, that's my penchant anyway). Well done, you!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have printed light over dark. Great print!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, awesome cmposition--you have such a great eye for that, and it's something very important to me as well.
ReplyDeleteThe result seems to have been worth the stick-to-it-iveness.
I can never get over the detail and depth you achieve in your linocuts. This one is a beauty!
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