I came across this diagram of the anatomy of a fish. When I looked at it, for some reason it surprised me that fish have a heart. I know this sounds stupid but it is just something I never thought about before. So I pondered this awhile in one of my sketchbooks as seen below.Continue reading “I Didn’t Know Fish Had Hearts”
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Printing a Tree Root – Part 2
Unless I discover something astonishing, this will be my last post on printing from tree parts. My purpose for adding this post is because I tried once again to print a tree root but instead of making a rubbing, I used printer’s ink. This is the tree root and I believe it is some kindContinue reading “Printing a Tree Root – Part 2”
Rubbing Print of Cut Tree Trunk
A few weeks ago I posted about doing a rubbing of a tree root. For whatever reason over the last few months, I been captivated by parts of trees that are less noticeable, unless you find yourself tripping over the tree root! One of those other tree parts for me has been stumps. I seeContinue reading “Rubbing Print of Cut Tree Trunk”
Printing a Tree Root
I noticed this tree root about a week ago. I thought this would be fun to print but would need to come back with supplies. Now there are several ways to print this but I decided on the quick and dirty to start with – a crayon rubbing, a.k.a. frottage. I did a post onContinue reading “Printing a Tree Root”
Printmaking Tutorial
Scanning the internet, I assume I was looking for printmaking stuff, I was surprised to come across some tutorials I gave over Zoom for the Plastic Club during the pandemic. Like many good organizations eager to continue to serving their members’ needs, the Plastic Club jumped on board with many on-line events. I was delightedContinue reading “Printmaking Tutorial”
Sunday Printmaking Session
This project started out with these Alocasia leaves, which my friend Ren saved for me to print when they fell off the plant. After I bought them home, I realized they were far too large (about a foot wide and 18″ long) to print on my own. I contacted Josh Johnson, a printmaker and giftedContinue reading “Sunday Printmaking Session”
Emerald Printmaking Exchange 2026
This year for the Emerald Printmaking Exchange I am continuing to submit work based on a character I created called The Protector. The link above, at this time, just takes you to the registration page if you want to participate as a printmaker. When the exchange and auction are live, I will post the linkContinue reading “Emerald Printmaking Exchange 2026”
Books in a Box – Part 2 of 2
A few weeks back I wrote about a workshop I taught called Books in a Box at the Fabric of Society York. For this post, I will show some images from the workshop and talk a bit about the venue. What is the Fabric of Society York? (AKA as FOSY) FOSY is a complete fiberContinue reading “Books in a Box – Part 2 of 2”
Books in a Box – Part 1 of 2
NOTE: If you have received this post twice it is due to a post scheduling glitch, my apologies. Yesterday I conducted a skill share workshop at the Fabric of Society York on using ready made boxes as a vehicle for artist book ideas. I will be writing more about that experience in part 2, butContinue reading “Books in a Box – Part 1 of 2”
Figure Drawing Terms and Favorite Sketches
When people talk about drawing from a model, certain terms are used. The term life model basically means an unclothed model. When the term costumed model is used, it generally means a portrait session and the model is clothed. It does not necessarily mean the model is in a costume in the usual sense ofContinue reading “Figure Drawing Terms and Favorite Sketches”