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Woodblock Print Creation Process
I use the color reduction printmaking technique, whereas only one woodblock is used to print successive layers or runs of color. I begin by drawing directly onto the plywood block with pencil and fixing the image with a spray varnish.
Each run of color is then made by repeatedly carving out additional areas of the wood block, rolling the block up with an oil-based ink, and then printing it on to paper using an etching press in my home studio. I build up the image, layer upon layer, starting with the lightest colored inks and progressing to the darkest. I usually print 8 runs using between 8 and 13 different colors.
The image is revealed to me gradually as I alternate between the carving and printing processes. This time consuming effort will yield only one limited edition, for the block is destroyed as a result.
My work is based on personal experience. I combine my everyday life with symbolic images and elements inspired by myth and fairy tale. By doing so, I try to create works that, although strange, strike a familiar chord in the viewer. |
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