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- Following the Thread: Drawing a memory + foam stamp process
Why Orange BlossomsI grew up across the road from a large commercial orange grove and the scent of orange blossoms… Read more: Following the Thread: Drawing a memory + foam stamp process - Following the Thread: Sketches and more test prints
I sketched a few things from memory and old photos. Then, made a small print plate of the house I… Read more: Following the Thread: Sketches and more test prints - Following the Thread: test prints
Today was a short day in the studio. I just wanted to test print a couple of the stamps/blocks that… Read more: Following the Thread: test prints - Studio Reset!
I wanted a fresh space to start my new artist residency: Following the Thread where I’m going to be following… Read more: Studio Reset! - Someone is getting new art…
These two paintings are mounted and on their way to their new home as part of a virtual studio visit… Read more: Someone is getting new art…