Category Archives: Art Process

These are posts relating to all aspects of the art making process, but not specific to any one media or technique.

Minotaur Etching – State 2

By admin | Published December 29, 2007

Here is the 2nd state. I added an aquatint background. 5 minutes in the ferric chloride did a lot more than I expected, but I like where it is going. I think I’m going to try one more round of aquatint to put a some sort of really dark shape behind the figure. I like [...]

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Minotaur Etching

By admin | Published December 27, 2007

Here is a simple etching of the Minotaur. I had prepared a plate a while ago and thought it would be a good opportunity to try some of that scale-like patterning in an etching. I have since prepared a few more plates and plan to continue with a more Minotaur-related etchings. I have editioned this [...]

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Gen. Smedley Butler Sketch

By admin | Published December 12, 2007

I’m continuing to pursue these background patterns. I especially enjoy distorting the size and layout to create a sort of undulating plane. I was also interested in working something out in ballpoint pen as a precursor to some possible etchings using the these patterns.

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Minotaur

By admin | Published November 4, 2007

Here is a minotaur sketch. What a tragic beast. It’s all greedy King Minos’ fault. when will we mortals learn?

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Don 2 Woodblock

By admin | Published August 25, 2007

Here is the latest block. I need to get another big sheet of birch plywood before I proceed. At this point, Im planning 3-4 colors with patterning. I would like to take a crack at some larger pieces – maybe some life size figures. I’ve been looking at how others have figured out innovative ways [...]

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Show Reception

By admin | Published August 8, 2007

The reception for my show (7/20/07) went really well. Lots of people turned out and the response was great. It was fun to meet and talk to so many new people as well as seeing those that I haven’t seen in a while. Thanks to everyone who came by! Thanks to Allison and Margaret at [...]

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2 Woodcuts Finished

By admin | Published June 27, 2007

  These are the last portraits for a little while. I am currently getting ready for a show at Green Rice Gallery. Framing is not very glamorous way to spend my art time, but I can do it better or at least a whole lot cheaper than a frame shop. I’m very eager to get [...]

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2 New Woodcut Portraits

By admin | Published June 20, 2007

I said I probably wouldn’t do any patterning for the next couple prints, but I changed my my. These 2 prints (each will be 3 color, so stay tuned for progress) are the last pieces Ill be completing before a show at Green Rice Gallery for the month of July. Dino: Don:

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Next Portrait – 2nd and 3rd Runs

By admin | Published June 5, 2007

Here is the latest. I am enjoying the patterns, but they are very time consuming to cut. Ill probably do the next few without patterns but am looking forward to exploring them further.

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Next Portrait – 1st Run

By admin | Published May 31, 2007

More “fun with patterns.” I’ve printed on Hosho for the last couple prints. It is stiffer and thicker than anything else I have used recently. Seems to be willing to hold more ink and easier to handle.

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