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September 30, 2008
I have been busy working on 3 woodcuts lately. Here are proofs of the key blocks for 2 of them. These will both be 2-color prints. I was hoping to have my press by now, but it looks like these will be done the old-fashioned way – lots of re-inking and rubbing with a plastic baren!
SWORDS:
Though it looks like something out of an 80’s Schwarzenegger sci-fi/action movie, these things are real. Apparently you can mount a number of different types of weapons. Disturbing, but interesting.
Police Tower:
I saw this mobile police tower pop up in a couple of places around town last spring. I believe they were using it to keep an eye on crowds when the NCAA basketball tournament was in town. You just tow it to your destination, get in, raise the baskets and voila, instant force multiplier. You don’t even need to have a person in it. With the tinted glass, it’s a portable panopticon. Notice the wind meter on top – one strong gust could be problematic. The company offers several models and upgrades including an armored model for more hostile environs.
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September 8, 2008
Here is a fun little sketch of a horse I got to ride on a recent trip. It looks so easy in the movies!
Plus, there have been lots of exciting developments lately:
- I have a large new climate controlled studio space – no more unpacking the milk crate in the dining room for every printing session – yes!
- I have a new press on the way! It is a 27 inch wide Conrad etching press. Ill be looking for the delivery truck at the end of this month or early next. I love printing by hand, but it’s going to be nice to be able to work larger more quickly.
- Ill have work included in the upcoming 2nd Annual Best of NC Printmakers Show at 311 West Martin in Raleigh, NC.
- I registered for a 2 day color woodcut workshop with Endi Poskovic in November at Artspace in Raleigh. I met this master of the medium when he was a resident at the McColl Center in Charlotte last year. Very interesting work and impeccable technique. I’m sure there will be a lot of learning and inspiration packed into 2 days.
