Radishes, water-based ink on Fabriano paper, image: 3 x 4 inches, paper: 4.5 x 6.75 inches
Like my other prints, this one is based on an earlier oil painting (2006.)
The registration (centering of the image) on the paper isn't perfect and is a product of my deliberate-yet-simple printing process. When the print is matted and framed, the slight tilt won't show at all - so perfect registration isn't a problem for what I'm doing here. Still, I fight the urge to do-over and straighten things up. Printing brings out different responses and teaches new lessons.
My lesson for today? Delight in Imperfection
The registration (centering of the image) on the paper isn't perfect and is a product of my deliberate-yet-simple printing process. When the print is matted and framed, the slight tilt won't show at all - so perfect registration isn't a problem for what I'm doing here. Still, I fight the urge to do-over and straighten things up. Printing brings out different responses and teaches new lessons.
My lesson for today? Delight in Imperfection
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I spent too much time last night - but thoroughly enjoyed - searching online for old linoleum block printing books. There are some wonderful looking ones from the 20's, 30's and 50's. Their covers alone were a treat to see.
The only related book that I own is a catalog: The Graphic Work of Birger Sandzen. It includes his lino cuts along with woodcuts, lithographs and dry points. It's one of my very favorites - from my small art library.
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