I finally finished printing the last layer of this reduction block print of my cat, Sadie. Using a soft-cut block, I cut out the white areas, and printed a light gray layer first with Akua ink. The next layer was light beige, then an orangey tone, with black being the top layer. She has a lot of variety in her fur patterns, so I found it challenging to carve them in reverse, as well as thinking about which layer needed to be cut away. She's a sweet cat, and I'm pleased her impressive whiskers are still evident in the final state of the print.
Beautiful job, Jane. Looks like a labor of love!
ReplyDeleteJane this is just beautiful. I treasure my print of Billy and he sits in his green chair under his picture and we always comment how it looks like twin Billies!! Sadie looks such a sweet girl...she would love our gentle Billy ;0) x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments! I enjoy trying to capture the individual personalities of cats. I've done some dog portraits, but I'm much more partial to felines and their independent ways.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, here! Sadie looks like she keeps many secrets! ;o)
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