More Printmaking

This morning my plan was to include cats in a painting with a stamped and painted background. But then, as I was 'researching' on the internet, I found some glorious work. It is by a woman in Alaska named Evon Zerbetz. It stopped me cold. I was fascinated with her crows. You have to check out her linocuts. So I adjusted my plan just a little bit, and carved this little face.

Cat Face

4x3

I've had linoleum and Mastercarve here for a year and didn't start using them ( with any goal in mind) til recently. There is just something about that scraping and digging that appeals to me....but I think the best part will be using my inks to color the prints. Remember I said I wouldn't get distracted by something else? This doesn't count, does it? I'm still making stamps, right?

A New Painting

What could be more interesting than some squirrel watching? These guys sit here a lot and watch the show in the backyard. 

Shout 1

24x18

I've been working with my acrylics, I've painted over a number of things, and I feel like I can't possibly turn out paintings like I do drawings. They are always going to look like they came from two different people. Here's my new one, and tomorrow I'll get back to my self portrait in colored pencils. Acrylics lend themselves to experimentation, and I've been observing what effects I get by glazing different color combinations. This looks luminous in person. I'd love to hear what you think about this piece. Please leave a comment. Thanks.