Printmaking allows production of unique pieces, resulting in affordable art of high quality. For me it gives a balance between technical expertise and artistry. I look for forms and shapes and colors to create interesting compositions, many using recognizable locations in Skagit County. The process begins with a drawing. The image is separated into colors by carving multiple wood blocks, leaving behind only the image to be printed. The wood left in relief is inked (linseed oil-based ink) in the colors I have mixed, and run through the press onto 100% rag paper. Each print is numbered, titled, signed and stamped.
