Tag Archives: printmaking

Group Gesture

Posted on November 3, 2012 by tobeamazed

For a short time today, I drew by the river. On the riverbank, about one hundred Canada Geese forged for food in the grass. The geese made poor models, moving every few seconds. It was cold, too. Each time a small … Continue reading →

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Something More

Posted on September 1, 2012 by tobeamazed

Printmaking can be tedious. There are many steps,  but it is so darned satisfying to lift the paper off of the plate to see the final outcome. The print is a surprise each time. I can pull twenty prints in a row, and experience twenty surprises. This amazes me. … Continue reading →

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By Design

Posted on July 21, 2012 by tobeamazed

“Linden Tree Seeds and Wind”, by Jacqueline Perry, linocut print, 2012 From A Field Guide to Nature as Spiritual Practice, Steven Chase invites the reader to find a small object in nature and take it home as a form of … Continue reading →

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Anna Feeding a Doe

Posted on July 13, 2012 by tobeamazed

My grandmother, Anna London, made many paintings in her life. She liked to paint local landscapes or copy scenes from cards or calendars. If she sold a painting at the county fair for more than $75,  she would call it her “bread … Continue reading →

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Muddy Places

Posted on June 9, 2012 by tobeamazed

I was at Swanie Slough early this morning to see if I could capture some pictures of turtles. Yesterday, I noticed the sign posted near the slough telling visitors to be aware of the Turtle Study taking place through June. … Continue reading →

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