if any of you lovely people are in the toronto area, my show antecedent opens next week at open studio.
here’s a link to the event on facebook
more progress on this one! i’m quite happy with the ‘copper roof’ and this bit of signage. i don’t know if the roof was actually copper, but the colour seemed to suit the piece anyway.
fun fact: the hotel (renamed the “hotel victoria” in 1927) is still standing at 56 yonge street in toronto - you can go and stay there today!
i should be putting the finishing touches on all the embroidered pieces this weekend… and then hanging the show early next week. yikes.
working on a copper roof…
woodcut & embroidery
made a quick bouquet for my grandma this morning…
lilac, apple & pear blossom, iberis
happy (early) mother’s day!!!
i’m reworking the embroidery on this one - not finished yet, but so far i’m quite happy with it.
after much experimentation i think i’ve finally found the right stitches, thread weight & colours that work well with these pieces.
phew.
milnes coal co. 1914
woodcut & embroidery on linen/cotton
more embroidery…making good progress on this one!
canuck rolled oats, 1914
woodcut & embroidery on linen/cotton
little kitteh for my pal’s big 3rd birthday!
INVITATIONS!
OATS!
trying an outline in red…
woodcut & embroidery
i made this lil’ bunny for my lil’ buddy’s 2nd birthday!
magkakarne asked: Hi there! I love your work. I'm a fellow printmaker and I've never even considered using masonite for woodcuts. Do you think it is easier to carve than a shina or cherry wood? It seems to hold a line incredibly and now you've inspired me to try a tiny one. :)
Hi! Thanks! I wouldn’t say it’s “easier” to carve… but there are things about it that make it easier for me to work with - it holds tiny lines incredibly well and it’s completely smooth so large flat areas tend to print quite evenly. Also, it’s VERY affordable - a huge bonus for me, especially when I’m working on something large! It’s really hard on your tools, though. I keep a sharpening stone beside me AT ALL TIMES when I’m carving. You should totally try it! Good luck!
colour schemes…
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things have been super busy but i somehow managed to update my website today!
the smallest print i’ve made in a long time!
nice to work on something this size for a change.
“Dredge, 1905”
woodcut on washi
9”x12” (image size 5”x5”)