Okay...this is 29. Last year I only got to 15, so I'm rather pleased with myself to finish the challenge. Of course this is a process that takes a whole lot less time than what I did last year (gouache resist and then pen and ink over--there were two long drying periods for each piece)..... So, these are all tiny--3X5.....
This one is #27.
All three are a bit rough. And I'm not really done, because what I have decided to do is print them all together on one big block. For the 3X5s, it will be a block five wide and four high (for a total of 20 faces), and I don't think I have quite 20. I've sortof lost count. I'll make an edition of....maybe 10.....
This one is #28.
And then for the other ones, the 4X6s, it will be a block of 9--3 wide and 3 high. And again, I'm not sure exactly how many I have, but I think I might need to make a couple more.
This one is #29.
But I'm really looking forward to "cleaning" all of these up. I've had them all taped up on my kitchen wall, and I've been looking at them all month, and thinking about what I need to do to each of them to make them better. A few of them I will want to recut (but that's okay, and that's easy, like I did with #23, because I still have the drawings, and it's super-easy to retransfer that to a new linoleum black, and since these are so small, cutting really doesn't take all that long. But most of them just need some tweaking. #28 will need to be recut, since I made a big cut in the middle of a space that was supposed to be black, and though I tried to work that in, it really doesn't do it. #29 here can just use some cleaning up of edges, and filling out of the beard.
I'm very excited to see what these will look like all printed together.
Congratulations on finishing! You got me watching linocut videos on Youtube now. I want to try this!!
ReplyDeleteYour post about the "beginner" class was so interesting and I agree with one of the other comments there...YOU could teach this. Your work is excellent.
I can just picture all of these faces on your kitchen wall. It would be fun to see a photo of them all together because I bet it's a stunning display.
Aren't you loving our beautiful Kansas weather?
Wauw fantastic that you have finished them all!! I love nr 27; she is awesome. You've done a great job.... I'm still struggling and running out of motivation, but I want to finish this challenge, so I have to hold on a few more days.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your prints all together!!
xxx Marianne
wow! They all look awesome!
ReplyDeletesuch a joy to see all your awesome pieces!
ReplyDeleteYou have done an amazing job that puts my poor work to shame. Each one of the linocuts is beautifully done. I cannot imagine the number of hours you put into this project. I think as I went back and reviewed all of them, that I like #19 and #29 the best. But really, each is a wonderful stand-alone piece of art.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. I can imagine your kitchen wall looks pretty spectacular with all of these prints together. It's been so great to see your wonderful art in this challenge. Congrats on finishing! Feels good. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the challenge. It has been a very intresting journey through many fantastic faces. Your linocut work is really amaising. I admire it very much.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! How satisfiying. And isn't it amazing how much you learn just by doing it. Each one building just a little. WIll you see any of the prints? I'd love to get one or a set. I think they're amazing and a great reminder of this challenge.
ReplyDeleteI always find visiting your blog so interesting and stimulating. All three are so good, but I love No 29, the Japanese-looking old man. He's just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI read Lisa's comment and she has made me realise I could have been looking at You Tube videos of lino-cuts (thanks Lisa). I can pretend in my mind that I will take it up, but I know that hand-strength would never make it possible. So I hope to continue to feast myself on your classic creations.
Oh, and congratulations on completing all 29 - it's not easy, and you have not been using a quick and simple technique. You have my admiration.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats for finishing the project! Your set of faces is unique. I admire your patience and concentration with this project that takes so much time and effort.
ReplyDeleteI'm also glad you shared the process with us - your notions of learning this technique have been truly interesting.
I'm waiting for seeing all your faces together!
Congratulations on finishing, your pictures would look great in mosaic form as I did in my post, If you go onto Pixlr and choose the 'express' option it gives you the chance to go to 'collage' then its just a case of clicking on the four icons to make a single photo. Its easy, ( If I can do iy anyone can ) Hope that makes some sense. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have an impressive set of work here in your 29 faces. It's nice to see someone working in printmaking! Your faces have a lot of character.
ReplyDeleteOh i love the strength and character of your work! my favorite is #29.
ReplyDeleteOh i love the strength and character of your work! my favorite is #29.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!! We finished :) Love your work. I've always been fascinated with print work but have never tried it.
ReplyDeleteGreat!! I love these black and whites. Your prints are fantastic! Its amazing how much character and expression you create in your work.
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