I get really good prints using my old press, here's the inked up block of my woodpecker,
which I carried on printing at home.
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It is a variable edition of 35 and I've printed half of them. Here's a finished print with the red rump added with watercolour.
I've experimented with adding more colour (hence the variable edition). The bark isn't finished but I'm not so keen. The 'sky' is pale blue but doesn't show up very well on my photo.
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This morning I invigilated at an exhibition in the Guildhall in Cambridge. I met Jan, a lovely person who was 'on' with me. It was an interesting, busy morning, in our slot 65 people visited.
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I was delighted to see a little red dot on my print! This is the only photo I have of it framed (no photos allowed but I thought it OK to take one of mine!)
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I submitted 3 pieces and all 3 were accepted, the others are an owl lino cut and a monoprint with jugs and cups. It's a great exhibition, with work in many mediums, all of a high standard; well worth a visit.
he's a very fine woodpecker, and how lovely to have sold a print already; that must be sooooo satisfying when it's been such fun to create in the first place. Presumably the printing ink is waterproof if you can then add watercolour to enhance?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, it is VERY satisfying! The Caligo relief inks I use are oil based and you clean up with soap and water; but yes, once completely dry you can add watercolour.
DeleteLovely print, not at all surprised it sold! I'll be visiting the exhibition on Wednesday, it's always a good one with lots to see. Looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you today - and well done for selling the woodpecker, which is a lovely print. Always enjoy visiting the Cambridge Drawing Society exhibition, as the standard of work is so high. I shall follow your blog with interest and hopefully will get down to your village during the Open Studios in the summer.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovey - can you say white type of printing ink you use please? I guess it must be oil based?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Clare. I use Caligo safe wash relief inks; they are oil based but you clean up with soap and water, which is great for home use as no solvents are involved.
DeleteWhat an asset your printing press is Anna, enabling you to make the most of your beautiful Lino cuts.
ReplyDeleteLovely print Anna. I'm not surprised by the red dot at all!When I think that I see these lovely birds day after day and never draw them or anything I feel ashamed of myself. I love your woodpecker and shall be a better observer from now on.
ReplyDeleteLOVING these lino cuts....they are wonderful! I am thinking there will be many more red dots in your future. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my site and especially for the great comment on my work.....to answer your question....YES I am very VERY pleased and proud....isn't it fabulous to see ones work on display at gallery.