Linoleum Block Cut

I started carving this block during my first linoleum block cutting workshop. I finished it a couple of months ago, but didn't make my first prints until last night (in the wee hours, of course). I like the way it turned out, but think I should've left more detail in the biggest leaf.  My favorite on this cut, is the smallest leaf. No doubt there will be another leaf block coming soon.

I guess I'm going to have to figure out something to do with the bigger block cuts. I think this one would look good on a handmade art journal or as a framed piece. Cards would be ok too. I have some other colors of ink I will need to try out.

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More Block Prints

I've been working on some more block prints. I will be facilitating two workshops at Artlandish Gallery in the next few weeks and even though I'm a little nervous, I'm really looking forward to it. Above are some images I scanned to show the progression of this particular print.

The first picture shows the candle after I did one etching into the linoleum. I think doing some preliminary prints can be very helpful in showing you what other details will make the carving look more interesting. Even though I like the original sketch of the candle, I'm not completely happy with the final print. I think it would have been better to have something in between the second and the last image (but number 3 above is not what I had in mind). I think I should have left more background around the candle like in image two. I may try to do this drawing again, or I may try one of the other sketches I have hiding in my sketchbook.

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