Since having my press dropped during my recent studio move I have psychologically avoided it and print making in general . Not too long ago John Greco from Josephine Press in Santa Monica ( John is not a relation but a talented artist and excellent fellow) made a visit to my studio. After tinkering and calibrating he determined that aside from some superficial dings , she was ready for business .
The following are the my first stabs at relief printing , it is amazing how rusty one feels in just the shortest amount of time . The two following prints are quick little cuts:
Moonscape
Relief print on paper
9 by 12 inches , series of four artist’s proofs
ID-iot
Relief print on paper
9 by 12 inches , series of six
The above print , “ID-iot”, was inspired as is so often the case by an absent minded doodle that happened to tickle me. I work fast to capture the spontaneity of the original .
I was eager to fiddle about with lesser prints because I am about to start a more complicated composition and wanted to feel a little more confident before I put knife to Lino. It is going to be multiple plates, I’ll post when completed.
Peaceful day at the studio, added sweetness as my Rose is my studio mate today. She had an appointment at the vet and tagged along afterwards . She loves the one on one attention and I love having her here.
Boondocks Babylon 