Original sketch
Original sketch

Pencil drawing based on two separate model photographs (one of the baby, one of the male figure).

​Partially carved plywood block
​Partially carved plywood block

I use cabinet grade ¾ inch birch plywood. I first brush a light ink wash on to the block so that I can better see the image emerge as I carve.

​Progress
​Progress

Carving is almost finished here.

Getting ready to print
Getting ready to print

I use a piece of glass as a perfectly flat surface to roll out my ink. At this point I've already torn down all my paper to the right size. I've also got a bunch of newsprint cut to size to make my test prints.

​Test printing (1)
​Test printing (1)

An early test print on scrap paper. It takes time to build up the ink surface on the linoleum block to a point where it will print nice and black.

​Inked block
​Inked block

Carved block rolled up with ink and ready to print.

​Test printing (2)
​Test printing (2)

A test print on newsprint paper. The ink is now laying down black and even so it’s ready to move on to the good paper.

​Finishing up
​Finishing up

Drying final prints on Japanese paper.

​The finished product!
​The finished product!

Final numbered and signed print.
Edition of four.
Image: 27.75" x 15.25"
Paper: 33.75" x 20.25"

Original sketch
​Partially carved plywood block
​Progress
Getting ready to print
​Test printing (1)
​Inked block
​Test printing (2)
​Finishing up
​The finished product!
Original sketch

Pencil drawing based on two separate model photographs (one of the baby, one of the male figure).

​Partially carved plywood block

I use cabinet grade ¾ inch birch plywood. I first brush a light ink wash on to the block so that I can better see the image emerge as I carve.

​Progress

Carving is almost finished here.

Getting ready to print

I use a piece of glass as a perfectly flat surface to roll out my ink. At this point I've already torn down all my paper to the right size. I've also got a bunch of newsprint cut to size to make my test prints.

​Test printing (1)

An early test print on scrap paper. It takes time to build up the ink surface on the linoleum block to a point where it will print nice and black.

​Inked block

Carved block rolled up with ink and ready to print.

​Test printing (2)

A test print on newsprint paper. The ink is now laying down black and even so it’s ready to move on to the good paper.

​Finishing up

Drying final prints on Japanese paper.

​The finished product!

Final numbered and signed print.
Edition of four.
Image: 27.75" x 15.25"
Paper: 33.75" x 20.25"

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