The Block

My process, at present:

• Get an idea
• Do a few studies
• Pick a size to work with and cut a block from 1/2″ birch plywood
• Draw key image on the block using charcoal or soft pencil
• Cut key block
• Proof key block
• Envision the print in color, do color studies
• Proof and transfer key image to another block
• Mix oil based ink according to studies or other references. Oil based relief ink
• Proceed with all colors, except black, from that single block - reduction style. All printing is done with a small plastic disk baren from Japan.
• Decide what info to remove/cut away from key block
• Print key block over the colors
• Done