TECHNIQUES COMBINED

Fun experiment or just too much time on my hands. I made this print combining two different printmaking techniques. I first did reduction cuts on a linoleum block for all of the colors using Akua-Kolor inks. Then, for what would normally be the key block printing, I etched a copperplate for the black inking. I'm now thinking that all of the work was not really worth the final results, but I did have a lot of fun with the process.

COPPER ETCHING

Spring cleaning time for my studio. I have stacks of art, both finished and unfinished. A quick inventory of all of the half completed paintings, plus lino and wood blocks, confirms that I need to work on staying more focused this year. I found this etching that I did from a beautiful photograph taken by my friend who lives on Lopez Island (how great is that?). She has so many great pictures of Angkor Wat in Cambodia that it was hard to pick just one as a subject.

Angkor Wat is temple complex built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century. It has become the symbol of Cambodia and appears on its national flag.

On a more humorous note. I found this oil painting on Armand Bartos Fine Art. I think it's called 'Bird Thinking About Clouds'.

KEEP ON TRYING

Another recent etching attempt. It is supposed to be a dragonfly hovering around a sprig of flowers. Okay, work with me here. Use your imagination!!!

ETCHING

Another copperplate etching that I did. I have no idea what I was thinking on this one. Brown ink on handmade Japanese paper.