I found an abandoned chisel buried deep in my garden this spring. Who lost it and when, I wonder. My forge buddy said, “make a knife out of it!” So, I did. My first knife... going solo, that is. Applewood handle from an old apple tree by the garden that died some years ago, seemed only fitting! Turns out my garden provides the goods for making kitchen knives as well as dinner. #gardensteel #knifemaking #homeforge #usewhatsathand #smalltimeforging
I missed getting a Christmas card out this year so here’s my offering to January! If it’s chilly and damp or downright snowy, everyone needs a smile in January! This fine fellow is my grandpa, circa 1945. I always loved his sweet, easy humor! Happy Winter! #lino #linocut #linocutprint #reliefprint #reliefprinting #studioink #inkonpaper #printmakersofinstagram
The coat rack I made for my daughter and her bf for Christmas- finished and hung! I like how the hooks I forged look vaguely like camels. (unintentional) #womenblacksmiths #forging #blacksmithing #forgingfun
Out of chaos comes the dance of balance! Grooving on some powerful women singers #mariboine and #ulali while happily assembling cards for the marvelous #whitprintholidaysale this weekend 12/7-9. #studiolife #linocut #linoprint #nopapercuts #whitprint
I had a great time setting up my work at Out On A Limb Gallery in Eugene yesterday. Tim B is so wonderful to work with! The display looks beautiful, with his work integrated in via the gorgeous tables and the graceful driftwood heron. Show runs now through September 28th with a “meet the artist” opportunity at the First Friday Art Walk on the 7th from 5:30-7:00. Stop on by! WhitPrint now has a wall of their own in the gallery, for more printmaking fun! @whit_print @outonalimbwithtimb #whitprint #printmaking #linocuts #woodcuts #print #outonalimb
Another excellent print exchange! My submission is the black bear, in honor of my bear clan @rhossriel @aldensound Many thanks to @whit_print and #emeraldprintexchange! #printmaking #linocut
Excellent to be carving a woodcut again! Here is a detail from a newly finished commission. Already have ideas for the next print! #woodcut #vikingship #vikingmuseum #reliefprint #caligoink #printmaking