Death & the Maiden, in the beginning

I just pulled a proof of my newest print Death & the Maiden. I’m going to continue exploring with multiple plates, but for now, I’m pleased.

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Artist’s proof

Death & the Maiden

2014

 relief print;plate 8 by 10, print 9 by 12

The print is based upon an oil painting I did some time back.

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Death & the Maiden

2011

oil on canvas

I will get to work on adding other plates, but for now…

be well,

Lg

The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli

Strife, discord and anxiety never seem to take a holiday ; beheadings, fear of  yet another plague, discord afar and close at home.  Our patron saint seems to be Huitzilopochtli, perhaps that was my motivation in crafting these prints. 

The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli
The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli

The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli

2014

9 by 12 inches

two plate relief print on mulberry paper

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The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli

2014

9 by 12 inches

Five plate relief paper on mulberry paper

This five plate print was my most ambitious so far. I’m happy I gave it a shot, but it needs tweaking. I think the two color plate is more effective.

My studio looked like a Chinese laundry during the curing times.

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Of all my prints I think this is the one I have cut the best, I’m beginning to slowly feel more confident putting blade to plate.

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 IMG_5675The Great War God, Huitzilopochtli

artist’s proof

2014

9 by 12 inches

one plate relief print

I’m submitting a few of my prints in an upcoming holiday show, the War God will amongst the offerings, wish him well.

Take care, Lg