Block Printing

This afternoon I was fortunate enough to attend a Block Printing workshop hosted by a local northwestern artist. I had never tried my hand at this craft and I really enjoyed it. Spatially I struggle with material that involves mirrored images and positive versus negative, but it was a really fun challenge. And, I'm very pleased with how my prints turned out!


A finished product! This print involved carving two different blocks and then using two different colors to achieve the desired effect.

 
First, I used a block that would print the blue sky.

 
Once I had my blue sky, I applied my "key block" which contained the finer details and really the structure for the whole print.

I learned a lot and would love to try my hand and imagination again soon!

Riley

Japanese Food Art

At IslandWood this week we've been fortunate enough to host Michiko Olson, one of our Artists In Residence. Her craft involves creating edible artwork, while giving a history of Japan and the influences that shaped the country.

A couple of nights ago a colleague and myself teamed up to created a few avian creatures.


Bird is the word.

I spent a couple of hours with my students and Michiko yesterday and we had an absolute blast.

Here's to the unique experiences!

Riley

Roll Bounce

I just got back from an absolutely wonderful time at Bremerton Skateland in nearby Bremerton, Washington. In total, over fifteen of us made the trip to roll, roll, roll.


I, of course, would never set wheel on the floor without adequate attire.

 
 Skateland's scene.

How the roller rink ever faded into the background of modern society I will never understand.

Riley