Shore bird
Well, when it comes to the block printing, I have a ways to go. I feel all thumbs just yet and still have to get better judging the amount of ink to roll on. Add to it the fact that I DON’T like to get my hands dirty, and there are still some technical difficulties.
I printed both of the linocuts and I think I am pretty happy with them. I decided to make several copies at the same time and take the ones that weren’t quite as crisp and add a bit of watercolor to punch them up. I made it minimal to start but I decided I liked it that way. They look a little folk artsy to me so I didn’t want to get too detailed.
Turtles
Thus far I have used both the mounted and unmounted blocks and have decided that while the unmounted blocks are a little bit easier to cut on, the mounted blocks are easier to print from. Since the difference is not that great and I need all of the help I can get printing, I probably will replenish my stock with the mounted type.
I already have the next one decided so keep tuned. Once again the inspiration was just a knick knack from around the house.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 10:26:29
They are wonderful. I love the turtles.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 10:38:19
Thanks.Dix. I like these two more than the last two.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 16:15:15
I like them both Ruth
Sep 23, 2012 @ 16:35:39
Thanks Sandy. They were fun.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 17:55:26
Ruth, the beige gives the print a sepia look. I really like the effect.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 18:17:35
Thanks, Joy. It is actually a mossy green. My apple shows the correct color but my pc makes it more brown. I like the bird a little better, but I like the composition of the turtles. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted.
Sep 23, 2012 @ 21:54:12
I like these!
Sep 23, 2012 @ 22:12:49
Me too. I am surprised how well they turned out.
Oct 07, 2012 @ 19:33:17
Love, love, love the turtles and the color you chose for the bird is just right (moss green or brony gold…both would seem to work) what I see is eye catching.
Oct 07, 2012 @ 21:37:04
Thanks, Linda. These are my favorites too. I don’t know what your monitor shows because my pc shows different than our mac, but it is a mossy green on both.