I 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: 

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.  

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)

Welcome 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. 

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

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.