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Studio Photos

12/31/2012

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After the open studio at the Howard County Center for the Arts, I took some photos of my space and they are below. Before moving into this studio, I was working in my laundry room, which was small, dark, and full of laundry. Having a dedicated space just for printmaking is really great. I have both daylight (with windows all the way to the ceiling!) and overhead lights, and there is wall space to hang up my work. I have arranged my work area so that each part of the process has its own separate space (carving, inking, printing, framing), so the space is very functional and I can work on any part of the process without having to clean up, break down, and rearrange.
So that's my space! In addition to moving in, I have been printing and preparing for shows, working on news prints, editioning, and such, so I will be posting updates with my newest prints and works in progress.

Wishing you Peace and Happiness in the New Year!
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Greenbelt Festival of Lights December 1 and 2

11/30/2012

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The Greenbelt Festival of Lights is this weekend! It was a great festival last year, and I'm looking forward to being an exhibitor again.

Hope to see you there!
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Form and Fabric of Our Lives IV: Artistic Gifts of the Season Exhibition, Willow and Garden Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD.

11/16/2012

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Fairy Woods in Winter, Woodblock Print (5 blocks), 2012
Form and Fabric of Our Lives IV: Artistic Gifts of the Season Exhibition, Willow and Garden Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD.  November 14, 2012—January 6, 2013.

I'm thrilled to have many pieces (woodblock prints and handmade paper) included in this exhibition, currently on view at Quiet Waters Park. The opening reception is Sunday, November 18, 2012. 2-4pm, and it is free to the public to those who notify gate attendant.

Click HERE for a preview of the show.

Click HERE for directions and info on the park or HERE for The Friends of Quiet Waters Park. It is a beautiful place, with lovely trails, a playground, and even ice skating!

Hope to see you there!

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Woodblock Print: Fairy Woods in Winter (version 2)

3/8/2012

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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. 

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Exhibit at the Irvine Nature Center

2/13/2012

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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: 
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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.  
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Woodblock Print: Birds and Branches

2/10/2012

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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)


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Welcome! Woodblock Print: Dusk, View from the Highway

1/25/2012

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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. 
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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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    Amanda

    I'm a woodblock printmaker who is committed to a non-toxic (or less toxic) art practice. I started out as a painter but found my way to printmaking through a love of paper and process. I seem to be falling for papermaking in the same way. I went to Syracuse University, where I studied painting (BFA) and museum studies (MA). I was a Resident Artist at the Howard County Center for the Arts for five years and previously worked at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. This blog is for posting works-in-progress and new works, as well as a few creative projects I've done with my kids.

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