<![CDATA[EdamamePress - Blog]]>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:56:43 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Woodblock Print: Fairy Woods in Winter (version 2)]]>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:31:06 -0800http://www.amandagordonmiller.com/2/post/2012/03/woodblock-print-fairy-woods-in-winter-version-2.html
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This print is based on a photograph taken in central Illinois by my Gran.  Several years ago she sent it to me, with a title written on the back "Faerie Woods in Winter." She did not like the cold, but would always comment on how sparkling and beautiful the snow looked on a sunny day.  I like to think that she would like my interpretation.     

Title: Fairy Woods in Winter (Version 2)
Paper: Rives BFK White
Paper Size: 12" x 16"
Image Size: 10" x 14"
Block: Shina--5 blocks
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: 45

Below are photos of the blocks, in the order that they were printed.  Though it was printed last, I actually carved the black, tree block first.  Then, I printed it on Yupo (a recyclable, synthetic, non-obsorbent paper) and transferred it to the other blocks.  That is why you can see the trees prints on some of the color blocks. 
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Pale yellow sun-- a mixture of yellow and titanium white
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Pale, transparent blue--a mixture of titanium white, pthalo blue, ultramarine blue, payne's gray, and transparency base.
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A darker version of the blue above. Same colors in the mixture, minus titanium white.
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Carbozole violet with a small amount of transpancy base.
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Carbon black. 
]]><![CDATA[Exhibit at the Irvine Nature Center]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:01:44 -0800http://www.amandagordonmiller.com/2/post/2012/02/exhibit-at-the-irvine-nature-center.htmlI have artwork on display at the Irvine Nature Center through February 26, 2012, including a few brand new pieces that I haven't had a chance to photograph and post yet.  My work is in the main exhibit hallway and in the Fern Rooms, where classes and meetings are held.  Below are a few shots of the main hallway: 
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There's also lot to do at the nature center, if you come out for a visit, including exploring nature exhibits, hiking and trails, and playing in the outdoor classroom.  
]]><![CDATA[Woodblock Print: Birds and Branches]]>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:58 -0800http://www.amandagordonmiller.com/2/post/2012/02/woodblock-print-birds-and-branches.html
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Two birds, on tree branches, silhouetted against the pale blue sky.

Title: Birds and Branches
Paper: Magnani Pescia, Pale Blue
Paper Size: 6 x 8"
Image Size: 4 x 6"
Block: Shina--1 block
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: Open Edition (unnumbered)

]]><![CDATA[Welcome! Woodblock Print: Dusk, View from the Highway]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:21:17 -0800http://www.amandagordonmiller.com/2/post/2012/01/welcome-woodblock-print-dusk-view-from-the-highway.htmlWelcome to my new blog and redesigned website!  After five years with my old blog, I'm sorry to leave it behind, but I couldn't resist the "neatness" of having everything located within one website.  My old blog will remain as an archive--it's linked at the right as Blogger Archive. 
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Title: Dusk, View from the Highway
Paper: Magnani Pescia, Cream
Paper Size: 11 x 14" 
Image Size: 9 x 12"
Block: Cherry, 2 blocks
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: 45

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One of my first prints of the New Year!  I normally carve Shina Plywood for my woodblocks, but this time I chose Cherry because I knew  I wanted some fine detail in the branches.  Carving the harder wood took some getting used to, but for this project, it was worth it!  It was really a joy to be able to carve around tiny little lines and have them hold up well.

The blue sky was inked onto the flat, uncarved surface of a block so that it fades from dark to lighter blue.  The main block was inked with two rollers--black for the top 2/3 and dark brown for the bottom 1/3, with some blending in between.      
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