This print began as a photograph taken of Nikko Kitty as she looked out the window on a rainy day. I turned it into a high-contrast image in Photoshop, then traced it on to the linoleum block. Nikko frequently interrupted the process for ear scratching or to beg a dose of catnip. This final print was done with water-based ink on paper handmade from recycled cotton rag
kaishi, paper used for handling sweets during the Japanese tea ceremony.
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| Final print on handmade paper |
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| Photo with increased contrast, traced on linoleum and ready to carve |
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| Nikko insisting it's time for a break |
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| Finished block |
So cool! I want to play with lino prints, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy! You'll love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! All in one evening?
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! Last Friday I worked on the digital file, then printed it out and traced onto the block. Then this Friday I carved the block and pulled these proofs. I think next Friday I'll print an edition of cards and maybe a few prints on some good paper. FNAP win!
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