This spring I came up with an idea. I would take on one of my more ambitious block-printing projects and document it in a blog. I was going to use a block of about 12″ x 18,” which is larger than I’ve ever done before.
I never really documented it as it happened, but better late than never. I’ll be posting the prints on my Etsy store soon. Below is, in sequential order, the process of inspiration/production.

This old and very interesting tree served as my inspiration.The original drawing, inspired by the photo with extensive creative license.The linoleum block, cut around the outline.The blocked completely cut and inked for the first time.The silver layer of the print, the multiple color idea came late in the process.And the end result.