tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23559724102422311122024-03-13T09:54:58.107-07:00just pencil on paperJane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.comBlogger607125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-45189038784277971442024-02-09T07:38:00.000-08:002024-02-09T07:38:26.920-08:00Cat in a Tree Block Print<p>Happy February!</p><p>I just finished a new reduction block print, and am shipping it off to its new home today. This was a custom order of a cat hanging out in his favorite tree. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7wcH4SxIdSD02mlq8LEvO3xLwFF2__9rKvHg9ZGEYTpfDKUdPUOLriogea4QBvz4gN-8rQ_LePJJBYo7vLDocw5aV-4VJjenZOJ6Y9FNi-b11iAkwSfdApw5tLNcrR-dM6c3dfyBpv1kYtn0R-SpqX7P9-T9-Vh3UVAERUWVD_3unpHjWJlkF2X37q7V/s2016/cat%20in%20tree%20finished%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7wcH4SxIdSD02mlq8LEvO3xLwFF2__9rKvHg9ZGEYTpfDKUdPUOLriogea4QBvz4gN-8rQ_LePJJBYo7vLDocw5aV-4VJjenZOJ6Y9FNi-b11iAkwSfdApw5tLNcrR-dM6c3dfyBpv1kYtn0R-SpqX7P9-T9-Vh3UVAERUWVD_3unpHjWJlkF2X37q7V/w304-h405/cat%20in%20tree%20finished%201.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><br /> I worked on the orange cat first, using stencils and a small roller, to keep the colors of the cat separate from the tree.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCqTVl38o8U4vxd1S-euzidJNK03WVHs3YIWTF-QL_8-tlhxHervbdMlOprhVAwBGbgCQEA17GYFx6N48B0PTm6IFerS6moSJtxtdCxAoZm7q6w0jgRP-eSw2lrbYDPwMZL9OWqtnBMXrCPiaslWQCfIBRD_Ui69ib5Zi1cFKS4sy-h27MS6cGyye_NgP/w391-h294/cat%20prints%20on%20line.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am happy with the finished print. There are about 8 layers of ink overall, as well as the white of the BFK paper in some areas. I used Akua inks which are easy to clean with Dawn detergent and water. The printing plate is Soft-Kut, which is sold by Dick Blick. I prefer that material because it is so easy to carve, and it holds the details very well. All of the prints are hand printed without using a press. I usually use the back of a wooden spoon to impress the image onto the paper.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the weekend! We are having a relatively mild one coming up! Might be in the 50s.</div><div><br /></div><div>XO Jane</div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-72899906385474749322023-12-28T10:23:00.000-08:002023-12-28T10:23:06.396-08:00Holiday Greetings!<p> Merry Christmas, and soon to be New Year!</p><p>It is nice to sit back and reflect after the hectic and joyous Christmas of 2023. It was wonderful getting the families together for a big feast at my sister-in-law's house. We lost the family matriarch last January, and every holiday since has been a first without her. Despite her physical absence, the traditions and love goes on.</p><p>I had been working on a small block print for my annual holiday-themed design. I usually create something new each year, and this idea came from a friend's yard display. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7y4PKdDeKxqN0gT0Ryu_C4Q7Seb4HOwOy2PlfHxaqKKAS-td_RQLCSUGreqAiH-VvkGtkeM-Lr2RTTzhksWF8fyQJfZVZNHCNIyyhrymWUzoyJytLuE7H6XrKCiGCEhHmGRE4mkLaqbIGv8jhA5K5qLiyRWh4i5VnfA6DgRqAPTBSb2DRhpXPvTek1Cv/s2110/wheelbarreldeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2110" data-original-width="1532" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7y4PKdDeKxqN0gT0Ryu_C4Q7Seb4HOwOy2PlfHxaqKKAS-td_RQLCSUGreqAiH-VvkGtkeM-Lr2RTTzhksWF8fyQJfZVZNHCNIyyhrymWUzoyJytLuE7H6XrKCiGCEhHmGRE4mkLaqbIGv8jhA5K5qLiyRWh4i5VnfA6DgRqAPTBSb2DRhpXPvTek1Cv/w256-h353/wheelbarreldeb.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I customized some of the designs with the addition of snowflakes, or a little paint here and there for definition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really enjoyed our own Christmas tree this year! It was just such a pretty shape and size. Each ornament is a memory. Many were made by my grandmother, or given to us by special friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We still like a real tree, and hopefully will until we can't physically put one up anymore! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXb-CxrcF1JGImBrWp89QWM5_WVHOi3vvAiS7P4fYMDKX5kzhBeDzqA_dL7jc5cYgA4izpfaVEfquH6ZSYf4xF1FzrPCzT1xig-lByHkwWbBpm5ZFey-AVT9skES1TiC8PpgxVYGHf9BRmJgR464UutylUaNqsEG-4r8obOGFWSipJlDiEAw7pye5jex_/s4032/christmas%20tree23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXb-CxrcF1JGImBrWp89QWM5_WVHOi3vvAiS7P4fYMDKX5kzhBeDzqA_dL7jc5cYgA4izpfaVEfquH6ZSYf4xF1FzrPCzT1xig-lByHkwWbBpm5ZFey-AVT9skES1TiC8PpgxVYGHf9BRmJgR464UutylUaNqsEG-4r8obOGFWSipJlDiEAw7pye5jex_/w317-h423/christmas%20tree23.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Best Wishes for the New Year!💚</div><p></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-28948253050033940372023-11-06T12:32:00.004-08:002023-11-06T12:50:48.081-08:00Seascapes <p> I'm just going to post a few pictures of possible future print ideas, from photos taken over the last couple of months. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDJy6KBI3n6I4abXxmeOhJ8QfC9wCxFZa0ga-Psl0lgsccjXJc1wnvBA8KhJMtQwI2brUi6srebZGi8ylhYODxHOjS1u0Z9I7Mojxe0Ie3VGQTiAsJM_Ej5xFt6VeKcW-1NE3jnqGlSkSUYcrluamNF5DjxYWbI-a-ebctQxn-VEsmRvNBYHTB8GoS37q/s4032/acadia23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDJy6KBI3n6I4abXxmeOhJ8QfC9wCxFZa0ga-Psl0lgsccjXJc1wnvBA8KhJMtQwI2brUi6srebZGi8ylhYODxHOjS1u0Z9I7Mojxe0Ie3VGQTiAsJM_Ej5xFt6VeKcW-1NE3jnqGlSkSUYcrluamNF5DjxYWbI-a-ebctQxn-VEsmRvNBYHTB8GoS37q/w347-h261/acadia23.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Acadia Sunset</span><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhH7CuzoqJo2B1M1yLk_DR5q6jl5D4zGU3Yn7pdfOqwTtiI-vX0P319vY2prLmsqrMf08n1jccvGAROaa3n2K-GxiMihQ3zOoIoSe0dTrn_T3hjPWELxalfUb6v_RJbegJISBggF53epc7SmP3n5CxfvENEPA3AFn_Q04qxhpaIpkOLJdCQ9lzoN1z8yc/w310-h413/driftwood%20altar.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rye, Driftwood Wedding Altar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf14C8Jp-Q4_S3aNhuLbSHyIcnizGGrKio6rWMKAgzhXLCj305mgWf_DH1SzT6qId4r6r_F5tybVzK2OWI9h9daJIDfcS5b94TrZzHyFMGMXfXb3U18trIHAY_NXc231p-b1dpLJ2uMSMI5dG3ITk2sEZBRP4601EGv444AA_3y7e_zmbQrG_i2z4g68u0/s4032/rocks%20on%20seawall%20beach.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf14C8Jp-Q4_S3aNhuLbSHyIcnizGGrKio6rWMKAgzhXLCj305mgWf_DH1SzT6qId4r6r_F5tybVzK2OWI9h9daJIDfcS5b94TrZzHyFMGMXfXb3U18trIHAY_NXc231p-b1dpLJ2uMSMI5dG3ITk2sEZBRP4601EGv444AA_3y7e_zmbQrG_i2z4g68u0/s320/rocks%20on%20seawall%20beach.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">More rocks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfB8MI2adQC3Cn-5mxyO2AmBMAHZRkGJeVqvAHAeX5Yv0HXm10Kd6DqVAcwLW6WX6z-GvkkkIDUZ2zeM9Jtsfsdf5HvAmLRM2xOn1EXzj39JGk5W9zk-FZG2UTFI2gn9rA9Ya0s5RCVABgcq6yH4YLB8a-R5Cje5NqXxyu_qSqySfX5zU4EuRFvYFAz5S5/s1668/Grey%20Beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="1232" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfB8MI2adQC3Cn-5mxyO2AmBMAHZRkGJeVqvAHAeX5Yv0HXm10Kd6DqVAcwLW6WX6z-GvkkkIDUZ2zeM9Jtsfsdf5HvAmLRM2xOn1EXzj39JGk5W9zk-FZG2UTFI2gn9rA9Ya0s5RCVABgcq6yH4YLB8a-R5Cje5NqXxyu_qSqySfX5zU4EuRFvYFAz5S5/w351-h476/Grey%20Beach.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Gray's Beach, Cape Cod</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYiq7Fm7bo8YJw_Fbdjnb_ye7_bgED5npJprIFPO8Z0JZVqRmLJ7V3303FCBoOSw6M8ZO-DT6vnAT8L7sCf6v2bxHBUDT_w42q4Ics8eMuU8z8IPYR_mPGFcQBRHgRl5mfQ00E8AE8qXbBD21WWJZgLvEyTjTWMbyCvV3B9ErPlkkTwUEPif2mgn9vdU1/s4032/Odiorne%20State%20Park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYiq7Fm7bo8YJw_Fbdjnb_ye7_bgED5npJprIFPO8Z0JZVqRmLJ7V3303FCBoOSw6M8ZO-DT6vnAT8L7sCf6v2bxHBUDT_w42q4Ics8eMuU8z8IPYR_mPGFcQBRHgRl5mfQ00E8AE8qXbBD21WWJZgLvEyTjTWMbyCvV3B9ErPlkkTwUEPif2mgn9vdU1/w361-h271/Odiorne%20State%20Park.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span> </span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Odiorne State Park</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Working on my Christmas cards at present, but will be ready for something new soon! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jane</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-65519738635365589542023-09-09T11:50:00.002-07:002023-09-09T11:54:05.001-07:00Strawberry Basket<p> Finished up a little print that is only 5" x 5", but involved the use of multiple stencils and color layers.</p><p>The subject is a humble cardboard basket full of strawberries.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6cYXdHakoCqU5E6yAxWwiIrSJDrHymuAkkueiyM8znPNHx9s6MlhWFF0qM0KPSQX7MEHhj3jfqVPm9ZIBU4T86ryt7wTeLiRMQwmKWBhEGpcUF27w3f4KEnDIi_IEhN28qeUbX-Yabeb61rMyfyjQGRJU4NLRzOuDTuLZC_mxVw3DoqlrTwPeciK3Bvp/s2587/strawberrybasket2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2554" data-original-width="2587" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6cYXdHakoCqU5E6yAxWwiIrSJDrHymuAkkueiyM8znPNHx9s6MlhWFF0qM0KPSQX7MEHhj3jfqVPm9ZIBU4T86ryt7wTeLiRMQwmKWBhEGpcUF27w3f4KEnDIi_IEhN28qeUbX-Yabeb61rMyfyjQGRJU4NLRzOuDTuLZC_mxVw3DoqlrTwPeciK3Bvp/s320/strawberrybasket2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Lkc69TwnIO_zSa4MCmu7CiU5W0BDJhdGDHFkwD-DSrXmFgzglHuzXmZCaCWqWZ7eJlSnMVrqsLiv50BUb4DjUHn7zbIsDazEpGtL8oiSmGB8-wKfe4DFtFqhlbwa99JkgI-lKHJnO3Apdfd0BuTR3099NuRQ35qKxOO5M57v8cemf6ptvF3mxFb6lTJb/s2680/strawberrybasketwhite%20background.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2680" data-original-width="2637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Lkc69TwnIO_zSa4MCmu7CiU5W0BDJhdGDHFkwD-DSrXmFgzglHuzXmZCaCWqWZ7eJlSnMVrqsLiv50BUb4DjUHn7zbIsDazEpGtL8oiSmGB8-wKfe4DFtFqhlbwa99JkgI-lKHJnO3Apdfd0BuTR3099NuRQ35qKxOO5M57v8cemf6ptvF3mxFb6lTJb/s320/strawberrybasketwhite%20background.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><p><br /></p>These are the two variations of the finished prints. One has a white background and the other a light green one.<p></p><p>Some of the steps that I followed for this design are below:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEkd2sDe6gI4f-__c_5iTTj0j-bwJ9_AOZfO8QR0icbcVfuDNOyWo-lqeO4I7ovAKiBsIf50DqH6GUbvoguSy32lxAPbJT7tDm-bpSD3XtC6o46cCwzdu_bEs27s9HGg-oPeR6Q_IWGzcZq2qPJbI4y3rgyKpgrJMjbsmciaAcp4yXpnDZt3S_Uhz15Hk/s4032/strawberry%20basketgreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEkd2sDe6gI4f-__c_5iTTj0j-bwJ9_AOZfO8QR0icbcVfuDNOyWo-lqeO4I7ovAKiBsIf50DqH6GUbvoguSy32lxAPbJT7tDm-bpSD3XtC6o46cCwzdu_bEs27s9HGg-oPeR6Q_IWGzcZq2qPJbI4y3rgyKpgrJMjbsmciaAcp4yXpnDZt3S_Uhz15Hk/w276-h368/strawberry%20basketgreen.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><p>Red berry stencil used to print over the green.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMk1ZVd7uXjnWy9yJ5ZxTPasoBjO0de1W8I606CkQ3CNYS4lt8eJjPijo6leNeSEkZXKn86yFMBYtEUzsq6RdWUqJfnvHdqAzznK9dLyShVE1hO-7vf2wnFcIvB-3IfR5fvTdtNeR0PnSPV84Fo5YYdlLE33hydefWykdbbYA58csRjNzz-riEyeSKg5ir/s4032/strawberrybasketcarvedblock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMk1ZVd7uXjnWy9yJ5ZxTPasoBjO0de1W8I606CkQ3CNYS4lt8eJjPijo6leNeSEkZXKn86yFMBYtEUzsq6RdWUqJfnvHdqAzznK9dLyShVE1hO-7vf2wnFcIvB-3IfR5fvTdtNeR0PnSPV84Fo5YYdlLE33hydefWykdbbYA58csRjNzz-riEyeSKg5ir/w276-h368/strawberrybasketcarvedblock.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><p>Carved leaf design in the background.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATBRiEYiT1KZWOMcDKEEjwBxShy0xYi1Byz8Lo94zNBRhACGtiUdaC6ZjARL5unvA8W-iTU8HSE2RYkUsceQfPODchIwIyx8f7rIDxnl2RQuUwJPxhD4gafoxNwq_I5hfMnbOiiBKG-y_8wH1spoB3rdTkJqOVLs7ZKIPCvYLaaUIych4DGtuetx8EvHr/s3933/strawberrybasketonline2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2249" data-original-width="3933" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATBRiEYiT1KZWOMcDKEEjwBxShy0xYi1Byz8Lo94zNBRhACGtiUdaC6ZjARL5unvA8W-iTU8HSE2RYkUsceQfPODchIwIyx8f7rIDxnl2RQuUwJPxhD4gafoxNwq_I5hfMnbOiiBKG-y_8wH1spoB3rdTkJqOVLs7ZKIPCvYLaaUIych4DGtuetx8EvHr/s320/strawberrybasketonline2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6pTpZAB6A4QEqNI69Sbmi5UiRDNK_yiB-3lCKDCDRKr5IHTV91vvXhuUrGit6m1X1GaftLf3IQ9Z67azCBPaiBuJxT6juob3rXrOvcWPbKTiXbaGoNiuxccKcM5e37wRDcYA6uxzjN1WCLVmgSw7DM8mkRTK-ktdlKq2ErmmDducsSj5CGqAbRJgDfZj/s4032/strawberrybasketsonline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6pTpZAB6A4QEqNI69Sbmi5UiRDNK_yiB-3lCKDCDRKr5IHTV91vvXhuUrGit6m1X1GaftLf3IQ9Z67azCBPaiBuJxT6juob3rXrOvcWPbKTiXbaGoNiuxccKcM5e37wRDcYA6uxzjN1WCLVmgSw7DM8mkRTK-ktdlKq2ErmmDducsSj5CGqAbRJgDfZj/s320/strawberrybasketsonline.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The final prints drying on the line.<br /> </p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-27416293885665224582023-08-04T10:02:00.009-07:002023-08-04T10:02:48.565-07:00"On the Rocks" and Uncommon Arts!<p>I hope everyone is having a good summer in spite of the wide range of weather issues that we all have been dealing with this year. (Rain and flooding, super hot weather, just to name a few...)</p><p>I did finish up the "Rocks" print that I had started in the last post. I ended up using quite a few stencils to block out areas of different color tones.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeegyhW-kHwWkWyFO24H6YXvJF-h_KjCqhdQHqoD2uzAWRx4epq06edbNVV-zvSWHaUfPFPJT3t_WGE2HeTw21QhnnzCYNglhzOrRC5-NkJn4-ocb3OFaCunrYj5uHjNvSrbUJVZbxaw6gd81GfNOswnD4f9mhg4HpRqwmqz3A8NbPmZLogIn2IAUQTJif/s4032/IMG_9996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeegyhW-kHwWkWyFO24H6YXvJF-h_KjCqhdQHqoD2uzAWRx4epq06edbNVV-zvSWHaUfPFPJT3t_WGE2HeTw21QhnnzCYNglhzOrRC5-NkJn4-ocb3OFaCunrYj5uHjNvSrbUJVZbxaw6gd81GfNOswnD4f9mhg4HpRqwmqz3A8NbPmZLogIn2IAUQTJif/w194-h259/IMG_9996.jpg" width="194" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlcICpI8PhawS-y4lIUBBodxRywYok6ckYzxam7EePSpG2nRYYTA63VJ3jTsPIfmD99uSUVF6gHhM5WLTUjuCJypE_5XA_vr1abrT-BN8x6AWdJ8y8UX3VdHfUQLhiYMecL9z6qbmKuFamtVvsQQFXIbUrcRyVH8QHqzZCrfEgiCKAOeCb04GYp_SvYn1/s4032/IMG_9995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlcICpI8PhawS-y4lIUBBodxRywYok6ckYzxam7EePSpG2nRYYTA63VJ3jTsPIfmD99uSUVF6gHhM5WLTUjuCJypE_5XA_vr1abrT-BN8x6AWdJ8y8UX3VdHfUQLhiYMecL9z6qbmKuFamtVvsQQFXIbUrcRyVH8QHqzZCrfEgiCKAOeCb04GYp_SvYn1/w186-h248/IMG_9995.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHr2-Wr6cPZF8k1b-YAIw6wrS5-B_e88ZxSf1DrbbLKbBoiMp_6zxvjt_ZonM587vA93UAuJ0NvfEBtcue-xBsncJ5qWZCZCk7c2LbUouTIutin2wF7VzkLmUKBC8DZAld1aPyFIU62pHPe1Q9KI4EkuntWqh9ksbBZxA_TTofXUnDNj4rxQ2rEsj4wmJ/s4032/IMG_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHr2-Wr6cPZF8k1b-YAIw6wrS5-B_e88ZxSf1DrbbLKbBoiMp_6zxvjt_ZonM587vA93UAuJ0NvfEBtcue-xBsncJ5qWZCZCk7c2LbUouTIutin2wF7VzkLmUKBC8DZAld1aPyFIU62pHPe1Q9KI4EkuntWqh9ksbBZxA_TTofXUnDNj4rxQ2rEsj4wmJ/s320/IMG_0004.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little hint of purple in there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8u6LQnpYD6RK_4AF379jQjmfkXC6LeSaW-qJvF7YzAPNqC8LrYBKUb5sLQ-CUteBOK7uuD44RJJroPbPjVsaIURbiGq-O5RCQDGKA7hl-RunyOvCpyIsOmHkRVkMgGDjSYquDHqAdvZxYDpzEQfr3pegR4gBl3_0E4lnBfVt1GordxYwyc79KAC7ImFA/s4032/IMG_0032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8u6LQnpYD6RK_4AF379jQjmfkXC6LeSaW-qJvF7YzAPNqC8LrYBKUb5sLQ-CUteBOK7uuD44RJJroPbPjVsaIURbiGq-O5RCQDGKA7hl-RunyOvCpyIsOmHkRVkMgGDjSYquDHqAdvZxYDpzEQfr3pegR4gBl3_0E4lnBfVt1GordxYwyc79KAC7ImFA/w271-h361/IMG_0032.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The final stage of the block</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3411" data-original-width="2615" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuAhuOR3Y1ee_k4j06hAtttBuBKvKYfUdJ26PtHWENtH5JyuYTH3MW4SSPuyZI9jFI27u5yGqidTrZqstoDNFx7bu1BV81srbszcX9JZDY56Yiyl9AbsGUEVoEj_DsRK6sGSJ5OsFm8F9fFAYIPA5fap50_Jm637QenRfQgNA05Bl-aRcYltLsR78QBwv/w291-h380/IMG_0035.jpg" width="291" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The final print!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomorrow I'm setting up my tent for the "Uncommon Art on the Common" event in Goffstown. I'll be selling prints, and my friend Lori will be there with her incredible felted animals (as well as prints). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is local and fun!! The forecast is for sunshine and low 80s for temperature. We're good to go!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERy1KS7cZ_zYV4-vni7xe20p22ShQSB6v81efI8ZLnt92vUTr7Iu0VvUv9BKjmtxEXFKJws2KHqtCuldfX7LK83Qy0mhdgAo7HIFntMX07e5IIE1ujpzQPzdbXtSBEAzesdw_7VTR1hFvO9AvzdRTZl-svQeuYk8LRf1kEhWHHrk9FqAvGcDzxOn3iIi1/s2000/IMG_0093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERy1KS7cZ_zYV4-vni7xe20p22ShQSB6v81efI8ZLnt92vUTr7Iu0VvUv9BKjmtxEXFKJws2KHqtCuldfX7LK83Qy0mhdgAo7HIFntMX07e5IIE1ujpzQPzdbXtSBEAzesdw_7VTR1hFvO9AvzdRTZl-svQeuYk8LRf1kEhWHHrk9FqAvGcDzxOn3iIi1/w282-h365/IMG_0093.JPG" width="282" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-42754286600261891402023-06-24T12:21:00.007-07:002023-06-24T12:21:48.964-07:00More Rocks<p> Greetings on this humid and showery day! It's been very rainy this month, and I'm looking forward to some sequential days of sunshine. Unfortunately, the extended forecast looks like more unsettled weather ahead.</p><p>I'm working on a new idea for a block print that incorporates my fascination with rocks and the seashore. This time I'm going for a close up of some colorful textured stones. I'd like to keep the colors more pure as I add the layers, so I'm experimenting with stencils for the initial colors.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6umVtDaF54cHNv1WEGexB4yITMZSqKiqkg9MR_Qic485zvM-Aqz0uXUcvQK0nm1SABbPYukapIXJjhFh4HcHOnrly5ZtIFbb2sOB17QeWejFgX_uR11nfh4pMi8-w0Wbf8mbHzONRKBF2DpcDgf5smtJxT9K1ROkZznjGv6LNZz1YrGfiht6uPtPBa3Id/s3876/rocks%20photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3876" data-original-width="3024" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6umVtDaF54cHNv1WEGexB4yITMZSqKiqkg9MR_Qic485zvM-Aqz0uXUcvQK0nm1SABbPYukapIXJjhFh4HcHOnrly5ZtIFbb2sOB17QeWejFgX_uR11nfh4pMi8-w0Wbf8mbHzONRKBF2DpcDgf5smtJxT9K1ROkZznjGv6LNZz1YrGfiht6uPtPBa3Id/w282-h361/rocks%20photo.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two of the shells are real (not part of the photo)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkkNAIUo6k3w2bZNaaJGFQ9LAf5sg2D22-Wpc5CsT3nf7l2tM__XRFhXR2tg3n8JGdvlMHqmxBfvKVs22MEtifhrnGRK98AbchnLso8Ge8JTRJl4KdWHPq8gg3d49bWr30sxQjFlqWr2RWSU_3SpmEtBS-5Yo_ILKme1cHXdJqIwJTT7pqoC_E6FAYhcC/s4032/rocks%20block1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkkNAIUo6k3w2bZNaaJGFQ9LAf5sg2D22-Wpc5CsT3nf7l2tM__XRFhXR2tg3n8JGdvlMHqmxBfvKVs22MEtifhrnGRK98AbchnLso8Ge8JTRJl4KdWHPq8gg3d49bWr30sxQjFlqWr2RWSU_3SpmEtBS-5Yo_ILKme1cHXdJqIwJTT7pqoC_E6FAYhcC/w280-h373/rocks%20block1.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sharpie marker over pencil on a 6" x 8" Soft-Kut block</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-5QUrBYL-1Cbo9CtqZSZCFDxB3ECZrGegC-KUcd1WYJKTljyggJkKXgzQPoIF220iFDl079AR442oAPQcKl_j_hlcyC05i43YB2hQCfQB1DBp7xhz_o2UxjCjO_1Zmm5IcXdbawyFRgHEd0qWvkCEjLFsJ104gOTxuGAVtcjQaG2deXRoa3ee4V1xJw9/s4032/stencil%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-5QUrBYL-1Cbo9CtqZSZCFDxB3ECZrGegC-KUcd1WYJKTljyggJkKXgzQPoIF220iFDl079AR442oAPQcKl_j_hlcyC05i43YB2hQCfQB1DBp7xhz_o2UxjCjO_1Zmm5IcXdbawyFRgHEd0qWvkCEjLFsJ104gOTxuGAVtcjQaG2deXRoa3ee4V1xJw9/w288-h384/stencil%201.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tracing paper stencil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOM4f1_9uuJicaDW_AXuxoFI3aaJQpU9Oh4388reUSbSpojoNMdAGt6MllCFcF4gWsc3XlA9kdsDbQ4-OrgQ5_--1kfBcIxcLWO5CLZPFlUSmZInlJpUCm8c2hC90fTEvHGyK2CKSkGVCYSxSirkFhlBjbsW0Cfod1kodOS9He1glI9Im6hQf22T47rQg/s4032/rocks%20red%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOM4f1_9uuJicaDW_AXuxoFI3aaJQpU9Oh4388reUSbSpojoNMdAGt6MllCFcF4gWsc3XlA9kdsDbQ4-OrgQ5_--1kfBcIxcLWO5CLZPFlUSmZInlJpUCm8c2hC90fTEvHGyK2CKSkGVCYSxSirkFhlBjbsW0Cfod1kodOS9He1glI9Im6hQf22T47rQg/w289-h385/rocks%20red%202.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Layer 1 printed using stencil (some of the marker lines show up in the first prints)</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2JlU13p0STyGygz7d2tRl6z-sdWUzVUjyDWNFEk0zflpNO0UzlS6utt_QazNs5veTXRwZm3t3Y9Ra0lxGeDqRoHTzGg7DTDuWFshybf0Yegd-3UAgqKg9nXx9rsJGsj-1EVbX9l1O8T6bDD9pmadAaIv4LxTelKiGtpCT2cnvAmqsSHsd0_6i-KMa8T6/s4032/rocks%20plate%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2JlU13p0STyGygz7d2tRl6z-sdWUzVUjyDWNFEk0zflpNO0UzlS6utt_QazNs5veTXRwZm3t3Y9Ra0lxGeDqRoHTzGg7DTDuWFshybf0Yegd-3UAgqKg9nXx9rsJGsj-1EVbX9l1O8T6bDD9pmadAaIv4LxTelKiGtpCT2cnvAmqsSHsd0_6i-KMa8T6/w283-h377/rocks%20plate%202.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span><div style="text-align: left;"> This is what the plate looks like now. I still have a few more to print of layer 1, as this will be an edition of 16. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">No matter the weather, best wishes for a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Jane</div></span>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-37179222465548073232023-06-05T09:41:00.007-07:002023-06-05T09:41:53.579-07:00Foggy Coast Block Print<p> I haven't posted for awhile, but I wanted to update the progress on a recent print that I had been working on. The subject is based on a photo I had taken on a visit to Portland Head Light in Maine. That day it was so foggy, you could barely see the water, and I liked the color scheme created by the mist. I also enjoy working with rocky textures!</p><p>Here is the finished image.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqgmP50OkhBG8Qpj8UrBAiqII6FPUxm4b2NAUiq649g3lYUghsjY0xlhLijln3HxabSi7iSeuPPSmEqvdBX0NaeZfTvBJNgMqUU9tCWzHyHlDcHkSA-22r0A-XZY2ONVRlAdWj9quksdBAA-pJRe02Mzv605DpFB4lp5Y6GN2JlUOds1q2aXH7XH2tA/s2063/foggy%20shore1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2063" data-original-width="1537" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqgmP50OkhBG8Qpj8UrBAiqII6FPUxm4b2NAUiq649g3lYUghsjY0xlhLijln3HxabSi7iSeuPPSmEqvdBX0NaeZfTvBJNgMqUU9tCWzHyHlDcHkSA-22r0A-XZY2ONVRlAdWj9quksdBAA-pJRe02Mzv605DpFB4lp5Y6GN2JlUOds1q2aXH7XH2tA/w291-h391/foggy%20shore1.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><p>The print size is 6" x 9" and is part of an edition of 16.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgh3aS3YF1g4hB3Jq6ziXfCVJBVtpuzJC47C03QABmnGaHEe4G3hxUuwu58cWvT1fLS1OJ7IUWiyY8bkGXX53lnXswfelW-iYjBWhxuKaTh6kBC4dyTyMRul4mpLOai8u5Ow8vd5MheOzeriQGgps7l9Jt7gHQwqK6_iRvCePiKKWSxntfRMvgotAtQ/s3305/foggyshore%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3305" data-original-width="2589" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgh3aS3YF1g4hB3Jq6ziXfCVJBVtpuzJC47C03QABmnGaHEe4G3hxUuwu58cWvT1fLS1OJ7IUWiyY8bkGXX53lnXswfelW-iYjBWhxuKaTh6kBC4dyTyMRul4mpLOai8u5Ow8vd5MheOzeriQGgps7l9Jt7gHQwqK6_iRvCePiKKWSxntfRMvgotAtQ/w339-h433/foggyshore%201.jpg" width="339" /></a></div><p>Hope everyone is having a good week! Cool weather with rainy intervals in our forecast here. We had a couple hot days in the 90s last week, but things can change quickly, and the temperature is only 58 as I write this. Well at least the rain is great for the plants!</p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-1714513668578896982023-04-17T09:37:00.005-07:002023-04-17T09:37:52.927-07:00A taste of summer in April<p> You never know what to expect in April when you live in New England! Last week we had some record breaking warmth, with the temperature hitting 90 degrees. Today we're back in the rainy 50s!</p><p>We took advantage of the great weather and did a nice beach walk. It was chillier at the coast, but so perfect to be outside enjoying the day!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsccidmsbRBHXi80Gk0P81xiJE9Un1zkCxA7ekQohQnFz-W1H6tmrnHgYBpmdSfcpVOTv5tR8RCN2Zh5sh8sngVQMHQkDxvU00-36JuY_dI9BEWXfdCac_Av7HY9HEitxUR_HeY1IEPXOV-dAiuxAK0RUFqk8VYb5jg6JJQt3Dyq3xmLONDkumY7GKtA/s4032/IMG_9692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsccidmsbRBHXi80Gk0P81xiJE9Un1zkCxA7ekQohQnFz-W1H6tmrnHgYBpmdSfcpVOTv5tR8RCN2Zh5sh8sngVQMHQkDxvU00-36JuY_dI9BEWXfdCac_Av7HY9HEitxUR_HeY1IEPXOV-dAiuxAK0RUFqk8VYb5jg6JJQt3Dyq3xmLONDkumY7GKtA/w406-h305/IMG_9692.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hampton Beach</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqR74vjVR-oBM6CGJJjXtxKLp4bDLCSCkDRravQGgmxFpL1leRyo4FLsrMi4flXfUIC75FHGtJoiDlaRKARUOknLlmq4HnhREXrYl6pijp-qn-jQeI09evbiZXWNK2FEUeB2fUx14ZRgiNq-xbibx3srBYHPMlUljl-xkhk8jfblWj_dko0oPII9ltg/s2837/IMG_4881.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2837" data-original-width="2781" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqR74vjVR-oBM6CGJJjXtxKLp4bDLCSCkDRravQGgmxFpL1leRyo4FLsrMi4flXfUIC75FHGtJoiDlaRKARUOknLlmq4HnhREXrYl6pijp-qn-jQeI09evbiZXWNK2FEUeB2fUx14ZRgiNq-xbibx3srBYHPMlUljl-xkhk8jfblWj_dko0oPII9ltg/w365-h372/IMG_4881.JPEG" width="365" /></a></div>Rose breasted Grosbeak</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Thrilled to see this bird back in our yard!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Started working on a new block print that incorporates my favorite subject matter- rocks and water.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYEoqjTSxaPI2BKtjvoC4lNRowRMUu5YXwp0qC0MtV3iVqtnAkDfHdDq-qtnEZ8ZkWPa5HA689Pxo7kOV7ZlK7341Ap2Cg2e09RGvoxGS00nV0tuqB8_Uua7KwDeOs9IV5EzAlglm21yU4tJ1TAWjVD4Jl6ZzcIbX9OcO2KYzvT-9GVTQhYXeQu2wFWA/s4032/IMG_9685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYEoqjTSxaPI2BKtjvoC4lNRowRMUu5YXwp0qC0MtV3iVqtnAkDfHdDq-qtnEZ8ZkWPa5HA689Pxo7kOV7ZlK7341Ap2Cg2e09RGvoxGS00nV0tuqB8_Uua7KwDeOs9IV5EzAlglm21yU4tJ1TAWjVD4Jl6ZzcIbX9OcO2KYzvT-9GVTQhYXeQu2wFWA/w316-h421/IMG_9685.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlj_v4gK1MZBd2jA0f3kusJ_lnl_OVS-6fMWHuMEWh6jBkZ6VkqOOWZ44gYGxMUGFdvZEeMQvvliOjf7CRao4dSNgGIZ-WKR91FRabqicd_6qr5oyyxe3FXt3bGbXhdYdPlTGmzi-vsAaqRtzDcv9tll-YLJfUjbRurTR5S9MQMgrrAfjdbrBjh_3BA/s4032/IMG_9695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlj_v4gK1MZBd2jA0f3kusJ_lnl_OVS-6fMWHuMEWh6jBkZ6VkqOOWZ44gYGxMUGFdvZEeMQvvliOjf7CRao4dSNgGIZ-WKR91FRabqicd_6qr5oyyxe3FXt3bGbXhdYdPlTGmzi-vsAaqRtzDcv9tll-YLJfUjbRurTR5S9MQMgrrAfjdbrBjh_3BA/w391-h293/IMG_9695.jpg" width="391" /></a></div>first layer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to create the illusion of fog hanging over the shoreline, and depict all the muted colors of the rocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As usual I'm using Akua inks, a Soft-cut block, and printing each layer by hand. There are 16 prints in this edition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a good week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-51523064137724547122023-04-01T16:03:00.000-07:002023-04-01T16:03:24.336-07:00April News<p> It's April Fools Day, but I'm not a trickster! I don't have the heart to play practical jokes on anyone, and cringe at television shows that pull pranks on people. That said, I love that it is April 1st, and we can kick March to the curb! Even though there is still snow in my yard, it's melting fast, and plenty of little green shoots are popping up everywhere!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPRuXGLlUoIKMMlUSogknwSkXjJA71IS0TcCFpzwKOkzMv6vNbJbbm47iMZbZuChbxTcOLgk-M0eJqdoqJEbizHHmNKDS-IoICMr1F-u2aOHgy1rVk8up3oLAdeUbUKdDkA-maidQhq7ob5Ctgn0_uq8vNNOqo3I4QpEY0Q8AfaoflhXoZzvtvyS-oA/s2982/IMG_9652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2982" data-original-width="2002" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPRuXGLlUoIKMMlUSogknwSkXjJA71IS0TcCFpzwKOkzMv6vNbJbbm47iMZbZuChbxTcOLgk-M0eJqdoqJEbizHHmNKDS-IoICMr1F-u2aOHgy1rVk8up3oLAdeUbUKdDkA-maidQhq7ob5Ctgn0_uq8vNNOqo3I4QpEY0Q8AfaoflhXoZzvtvyS-oA/w290-h430/IMG_9652.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEbjrMIFIn9ovr_Y398t3XGRpOwOC_9jDRWvNGCrByywWM3wvzjrAVxyFPuEkRyWEVv7EzpPaneY8ouA339uTxy9FEstQXnNRxrEfp-ln88kGD-tlk5AcuahAIf6gHSRe-k2fCmh1RFma6BNGP9zdZUIycbnm2fOIbh9kOeiboC8QtiVkUoI8aOdOkg/s2762/IMG_9654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="2762" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEbjrMIFIn9ovr_Y398t3XGRpOwOC_9jDRWvNGCrByywWM3wvzjrAVxyFPuEkRyWEVv7EzpPaneY8ouA339uTxy9FEstQXnNRxrEfp-ln88kGD-tlk5AcuahAIf6gHSRe-k2fCmh1RFma6BNGP9zdZUIycbnm2fOIbh9kOeiboC8QtiVkUoI8aOdOkg/s320/IMG_9654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also happy to have some of my block prints on display, and for sale at the Asheville Print Studio in Asheville, North Carolina. The owner of the studio created a "spotlight" show for my work in the entry area of the studio. There is also a larger curated exhibition of prints from 27 artists who belong to the Asheville Printmakers Group, going on at the same time. Check them out on Instagram!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> #ashevilleprintstudio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQn3BKNZZ68lGxOXfIDL_DYUpDrA-hVAN07QH_oon8ysVCwzlCvKI4wKqLOJM9nR7ABEylldYmbweVGcqZSzfXPW1Ng9Xd5ucbpcOnC_6Rlaidu7cNx8rpH45k0tq7lHNl_fyONzbF_KxxVGzknMJTrIFyfO6mqd3DS7BGLGTCtBlTldN6nZce0rZ4Q/s640/image0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQn3BKNZZ68lGxOXfIDL_DYUpDrA-hVAN07QH_oon8ysVCwzlCvKI4wKqLOJM9nR7ABEylldYmbweVGcqZSzfXPW1Ng9Xd5ucbpcOnC_6Rlaidu7cNx8rpH45k0tq7lHNl_fyONzbF_KxxVGzknMJTrIFyfO6mqd3DS7BGLGTCtBlTldN6nZce0rZ4Q/w469-h264/image0.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXkrUjRf5_TkMA1Qq7ntbKXi8yrZPuCi-ZJNciS2k-aw19kMcMjilZwj0vvaYkzeEWj0EF4AqouFchVEhE6miqudNWe86fi6oAChkiLLvHc_UKRjZ5_ZofOfUbktjtIZNub_dirkgy6Uz8hGIB0KDO_cJp3HP22NdUeQrPd3qnlMY4l-Q1QWie_t09g/s640/image1%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXkrUjRf5_TkMA1Qq7ntbKXi8yrZPuCi-ZJNciS2k-aw19kMcMjilZwj0vvaYkzeEWj0EF4AqouFchVEhE6miqudNWe86fi6oAChkiLLvHc_UKRjZ5_ZofOfUbktjtIZNub_dirkgy6Uz8hGIB0KDO_cJp3HP22NdUeQrPd3qnlMY4l-Q1QWie_t09g/w462-h260/image1%202.jpeg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy the rest of the weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jane</div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-1766387274374084622023-03-22T08:38:00.000-07:002023-03-22T08:38:13.958-07:00Welcome Spring!<p> I'm excited that Spring is technically here, even though there is still a lot of snow in my yard. We had a big snowstorm in my area about a week and a half ago, that left 18" of the wet and heavy stuff in its wake. Fortunately the sun is high in the sky now, and what's left is melting rapidly. </p><p>I love this image of mourning doves sheltering in a large pine outside my window. Everything is values of grays and white, and the birds have balanced themselves well in the composition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEaH8XCdxQForgQCplOytjf2knbqDNwZBlggMS6lF4lx8vFw-bsrDtHS0VM4yrht_aM-omheIzh2MCi9r5ggiOghb1D3MWmp1OZ47PAGtRUYWCILmf4_X0Ckd2TgB8sMchuTpL7RJCIkRocpqjkmABo1qXrEfU_byEN_tYyZecYXqm_fa8tu8zOyj1A/s4032/mourning%20doves%20in%20tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEaH8XCdxQForgQCplOytjf2knbqDNwZBlggMS6lF4lx8vFw-bsrDtHS0VM4yrht_aM-omheIzh2MCi9r5ggiOghb1D3MWmp1OZ47PAGtRUYWCILmf4_X0Ckd2TgB8sMchuTpL7RJCIkRocpqjkmABo1qXrEfU_byEN_tYyZecYXqm_fa8tu8zOyj1A/w288-h384/mourning%20doves%20in%20tree.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During the storm, I was working on a new block print of a decidedly more colorful image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIwCciZ-lcLI9giYuORdVv-8AVIgNmlLpKnDt_f0ZmmY6PeQ4rlCW2s3xv_RGai4Q5Jg_EqbaVleT4G8h5djE7tD-7LZ5w2DAedupnXN9S3OE_MJl6qa6ctVMJUZlBDLfZvdTTcKchwXfFhcc9UHRqhEC2PvsmtttjY48doWfLtLUWW5jeThgRr-yDg/s4032/daffodil%20snow%20day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUIwCciZ-lcLI9giYuORdVv-8AVIgNmlLpKnDt_f0ZmmY6PeQ4rlCW2s3xv_RGai4Q5Jg_EqbaVleT4G8h5djE7tD-7LZ5w2DAedupnXN9S3OE_MJl6qa6ctVMJUZlBDLfZvdTTcKchwXfFhcc9UHRqhEC2PvsmtttjY48doWfLtLUWW5jeThgRr-yDg/w307-h409/daffodil%20snow%20day.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJOxiC_vJR3t4aqJVFQAHCecxBsDlhmkn4IzAk_fPuVP6IKHp1DoVq_UbbUNFGeabMXzOR3Q4pFdwnq4Z6K2eJNIO6YcspYdUwIXCHA_tC7LW06nWo4E9PBZWRBmxxDUsp8nKuTfqeHxFTf4vStmsABTJt2vVd8sb4e_bcpXQ4OcNb4i3UwVH_rDQCQ/s4032/daffodill%20flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJOxiC_vJR3t4aqJVFQAHCecxBsDlhmkn4IzAk_fPuVP6IKHp1DoVq_UbbUNFGeabMXzOR3Q4pFdwnq4Z6K2eJNIO6YcspYdUwIXCHA_tC7LW06nWo4E9PBZWRBmxxDUsp8nKuTfqeHxFTf4vStmsABTJt2vVd8sb4e_bcpXQ4OcNb4i3UwVH_rDQCQ/w301-h401/daffodill%20flowers.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had fun texturizing the background of this print with a pattern of leaves overall. Here is the final result!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPIuJxQkfEge3tFywgKjZnGwXADXf1_RYWMpsaZ36zyMDzl_JE20MBXX_QBmOt25N6nQvEpHoWCrWnf-Dz4uPCxXywkzunlqOh1lMFVhrA6DTUt-jBktXZ7qT2CxG2bcH4RQ2zRTAsR1epgHxbNaN9DUSaXPTvECewP1Zr7tdeMNGN68IW-i_F9F_ew/s3331/daffodill%20prnt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3331" data-original-width="2745" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPIuJxQkfEge3tFywgKjZnGwXADXf1_RYWMpsaZ36zyMDzl_JE20MBXX_QBmOt25N6nQvEpHoWCrWnf-Dz4uPCxXywkzunlqOh1lMFVhrA6DTUt-jBktXZ7qT2CxG2bcH4RQ2zRTAsR1epgHxbNaN9DUSaXPTvECewP1Zr7tdeMNGN68IW-i_F9F_ew/w346-h419/daffodill%20prnt.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Daffodils" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5"x 6.5" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy the longer hours of sunlight! Happy Spring!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-91406755163514465912023-02-16T17:35:00.004-08:002023-02-16T17:35:54.409-08:00New Print is finished!<p> I finished the final layers for the "Stony Beach" print. I'm very happy with the color palette, and the textures of the rocks. If you have been to Drake's Island in Wells, Maine, you might recognize this view.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGP94ffOrJEOm8SGjcZ20ePRj9bih-PKG6beIht-RNhCGKHcgZD3tavwnFiqip6ngK-VQ-3K0Eo7_5PjNlBAgSlHZuwHRgm-9QcCqBGY-7Bn_07MLVEPoJjn-h_xqq9vb3NekWhcYFyaL0x3nsedgNo9NNZuu1s014xK0PvvVBUyXzvuxEfrZCVxhww/s2537/rocky%20shore%20finish2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2537" data-original-width="1721" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGP94ffOrJEOm8SGjcZ20ePRj9bih-PKG6beIht-RNhCGKHcgZD3tavwnFiqip6ngK-VQ-3K0Eo7_5PjNlBAgSlHZuwHRgm-9QcCqBGY-7Bn_07MLVEPoJjn-h_xqq9vb3NekWhcYFyaL0x3nsedgNo9NNZuu1s014xK0PvvVBUyXzvuxEfrZCVxhww/w296-h436/rocky%20shore%20finish2.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><br /></div><div><span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 1/16 6" x 9" Akua Inks</span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The final state of the block itself is kind of interesting. I think I could make some black and white prints from it, then hand-color them with watercolor paints. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcSIzD-Zuyab6CkToEY7FMwOc3chUVeTMNJwiQdFRyT4BVDtf-2x1N79Qmo5i9sh6jZ5z1bRMUxwbKMnoU0PtBEIb52k3mv0zJCJJ_XYSXfFyIEAvoCDK6q-FFAIQVo4cEJtLgxUOXKtIc5YKQzuKzg_ObBfLX7l7IAz03RsoqWm0pj6Y-coSIHPvGw/s3548/rockyshore%20finish%20block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3548" data-original-width="2376" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcSIzD-Zuyab6CkToEY7FMwOc3chUVeTMNJwiQdFRyT4BVDtf-2x1N79Qmo5i9sh6jZ5z1bRMUxwbKMnoU0PtBEIb52k3mv0zJCJJ_XYSXfFyIEAvoCDK6q-FFAIQVo4cEJtLgxUOXKtIc5YKQzuKzg_ObBfLX7l7IAz03RsoqWm0pj6Y-coSIHPvGw/w290-h434/rockyshore%20finish%20block.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lFLR9V1GwOPQn6Kjkx0199Yqsk5Exkyuke7Z779uYr36mgLcw4EGaryg8rHdLZvMXHRQ1ympmqmBZ-rVITyToya8x6D0XuxBiixhJalULWazLqC0yH5dqETvuKe-WJLmVCWL5dvfhQEduauQj1uTCjP0SyS8xTK2wsru7EuV8sS1efQt6iAisH25EQ/s3427/valentine%2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3427" data-original-width="2569" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lFLR9V1GwOPQn6Kjkx0199Yqsk5Exkyuke7Z779uYr36mgLcw4EGaryg8rHdLZvMXHRQ1ympmqmBZ-rVITyToya8x6D0XuxBiixhJalULWazLqC0yH5dqETvuKe-WJLmVCWL5dvfhQEduauQj1uTCjP0SyS8xTK2wsru7EuV8sS1efQt6iAisH25EQ/w295-h393/valentine%2023.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you had a nice Valentines Day with some special treats!</div></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-4105374101539561142023-01-23T12:46:00.005-08:002023-01-23T12:46:51.172-08:00Stony Beach Block Print<p>I've been working on a new reduction block print this month, of a winter beach in Well's Maine. I've come back to this same subject, one that I previously used in other print. That one focused more on the sky and water than this one, which focuses on the rocks. I'm drawn to the colors of winter landscapes. There are so many grays and other neutral tones, which really appeal to me. This color palette works well for a reduction block, as the colors layer well. I like the texture of the rocky shore with all the different shapes and hues. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcMaFpe39v4439jBfJQDnSKHZ8_fCb8UmCgJBG7-NazHBCXrenKbtFFO4AUKJ3Gueg7WOQh33m-KZN-byx0DI8hPuMaIfopIACekd3GuwtSNAVW-pbTZRbXGBs37-LJBPmFnizAik_iHgqz0Jsp8bculUeERDq37FssLWpdkAyAqNWzFaXOQJXYQPCA/s3449/stoney%20beach%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3449" data-original-width="2407" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcMaFpe39v4439jBfJQDnSKHZ8_fCb8UmCgJBG7-NazHBCXrenKbtFFO4AUKJ3Gueg7WOQh33m-KZN-byx0DI8hPuMaIfopIACekd3GuwtSNAVW-pbTZRbXGBs37-LJBPmFnizAik_iHgqz0Jsp8bculUeERDq37FssLWpdkAyAqNWzFaXOQJXYQPCA/w272-h390/stoney%20beach%201.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The original Soft-Kut block outlined with a black Sharpie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0vunummbCqsgdZ0XzvrLM7HAFUmRfpDMhs72noHw-6KYoSn0QRzSeru5c7twVnirinLyzFg5jrndT01DKdV1BwXkaVkyGw8IxMZb_Yx-ohB_7smTqNQu87Xuzi6KbK321dNSbyCqG3Bgf4ywFauxd2TZWRSYoCVTSfXMNdDkosrTPgnP16qd3dptgA/s4032/stoney%20beach%202%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0vunummbCqsgdZ0XzvrLM7HAFUmRfpDMhs72noHw-6KYoSn0QRzSeru5c7twVnirinLyzFg5jrndT01DKdV1BwXkaVkyGw8IxMZb_Yx-ohB_7smTqNQu87Xuzi6KbK321dNSbyCqG3Bgf4ywFauxd2TZWRSYoCVTSfXMNdDkosrTPgnP16qd3dptgA/w275-h367/stoney%20beach%202%20yellow.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a pale yellow ochre for the first layer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRDzQv_yp8HvMcQXfXbEkOZXMeB73hrFVbI33k-igW6TNPkmo7DQFONIRC5g1EDtohF75asEdLhg5g7nKpBn-qk12JkB6F6EPyHy_fqZgVtr-zkqgjKOiYqyKKnv5DPOeKuZG-QFdb3MWCF9M7YeDqB1PPx4R76KXoIljnJUL9d2PogioFXKyZBbz2w/s4032/stoney%20beach3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRDzQv_yp8HvMcQXfXbEkOZXMeB73hrFVbI33k-igW6TNPkmo7DQFONIRC5g1EDtohF75asEdLhg5g7nKpBn-qk12JkB6F6EPyHy_fqZgVtr-zkqgjKOiYqyKKnv5DPOeKuZG-QFdb3MWCF9M7YeDqB1PPx4R76KXoIljnJUL9d2PogioFXKyZBbz2w/w270-h360/stoney%20beach3.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the yellow layer, I carved away all the areas that will remain that color</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlyUCVnDicc8g5JrlKGtujb--cxNBakJ1I3M-Gk5DduoaevqVmHdk9PoDeSn4UY_nNFixsJTlcYREVmjxdKG1P2ze0teae3FMN4Al5YuWDO2I7wMR6MtXp4PBJJBCn0fikP-3Ty9oM2RW2eLA2bCBfms-65ZIY1mugZhbQr0g_y73YTs8DWGs0syBXQ/s3803/stoney%20beach4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3803" data-original-width="2588" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlyUCVnDicc8g5JrlKGtujb--cxNBakJ1I3M-Gk5DduoaevqVmHdk9PoDeSn4UY_nNFixsJTlcYREVmjxdKG1P2ze0teae3FMN4Al5YuWDO2I7wMR6MtXp4PBJJBCn0fikP-3Ty9oM2RW2eLA2bCBfms-65ZIY1mugZhbQr0g_y73YTs8DWGs0syBXQ/w248-h364/stoney%20beach4.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This image shows a light gray layer printed over the yellow one </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUi_ZbpFddj9TeUYJ2XhFHEiBOZSkXUi4wCULRIFC1nfP9N-7kKAU8LqOoP-GtUzyQtQnEeQD94eKmDcaUtc0KnP5PeJEVJsmxsEqZ3vQjT_BxNW7adKkPAzo_sCtamUsxD4NPpb-6nggxssES3I9MXyiPJ94lN8iaQqI6vT91ZTdP2e_yWWNM2-oyA/s4032/stoney%20beach6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUi_ZbpFddj9TeUYJ2XhFHEiBOZSkXUi4wCULRIFC1nfP9N-7kKAU8LqOoP-GtUzyQtQnEeQD94eKmDcaUtc0KnP5PeJEVJsmxsEqZ3vQjT_BxNW7adKkPAzo_sCtamUsxD4NPpb-6nggxssES3I9MXyiPJ94lN8iaQqI6vT91ZTdP2e_yWWNM2-oyA/w289-h385/stoney%20beach6.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carving away more rocks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJAuBb9xlBqirozg-dqtCoxvF1gYfm5bmGO9duXa2BSToRZftyjl95Ziaqp3-zzfA-nUUXbbkb7dRMp6EE_0wTuzXCoOXMcbzAT76eTRqTEk6R4d7k7GDTuT29iQuAfBmQA96ya1T7RzLKiAUe_2Iqxg5Nr_58PyXi0Gv8mpP6z-FvRhbo8NG-swWhg/s3614/stoney%20beach7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3614" data-original-width="2578" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJAuBb9xlBqirozg-dqtCoxvF1gYfm5bmGO9duXa2BSToRZftyjl95Ziaqp3-zzfA-nUUXbbkb7dRMp6EE_0wTuzXCoOXMcbzAT76eTRqTEk6R4d7k7GDTuT29iQuAfBmQA96ya1T7RzLKiAUe_2Iqxg5Nr_58PyXi0Gv8mpP6z-FvRhbo8NG-swWhg/w275-h386/stoney%20beach7.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sfut5iz1fIFJkLv37QaDJwfKVn0lOhvqkOfhe20s8jBYJKBzl73AxM4rCCUI6nopOP7AXk_RJJYBxDN2BqHXymldOB89v-RPHZbHxx7ccFyLKsEBCwr2mFOK151d5wG0DA_P7pR2Vf76Gc0NBRu9hORHGq1Mo9EFS8OxlGA-it-UZ5xaacqJckMzBQ/s3389/stoney%20beach%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I went back over the sky and water to add a little more blue to those areas of the print. I have several more color layers to print before this image will be finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I type this, we are in the middle of a snowstorm. Probably about 8 inches or more. It's very pretty, but I'll need to be heading out later for the second round of clean up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbC_ZuQ832beWvnP5UXGMLO9Ygp2L8uty509bIDwjMfvOl-8sXiIapH8yV4dOKGjFImGGp0OVcS7RZAFlALGayzYXIEGX-9aylhG6N7mSSm38-Ayd-qrddIsV9KOjqPwb0_YwohyZBQ3cuhsv_3qJExNyKdzOMAnvTlm6RvjOhYNMT-TzsaLoedxzKww/s4032/winter%20snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbC_ZuQ832beWvnP5UXGMLO9Ygp2L8uty509bIDwjMfvOl-8sXiIapH8yV4dOKGjFImGGp0OVcS7RZAFlALGayzYXIEGX-9aylhG6N7mSSm38-Ayd-qrddIsV9KOjqPwb0_YwohyZBQ3cuhsv_3qJExNyKdzOMAnvTlm6RvjOhYNMT-TzsaLoedxzKww/w423-h317/winter%20snow.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-22204518225971946092022-12-29T09:20:00.000-08:002022-12-29T09:20:05.206-08:00The last days of 2022<p> In a couple of days, we say goodbye to 2022. The winter solstice has passed, and tiny bits of sunlight are being added each day. The pre-Christmas hustle and bustle has left us with empty boxes and wrapping paper to be stored away. The week between Christmas and New Years Day, leaves me with the hangover of cheer, along with the inclination to ruminate on the things undone, but also the sense of a clean slate ahead. It's a time to start afresh, and to be thankful for life's blessings. Happy New Year!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfOnLBkTqyLc8eEGqYnL-eByOZoF3RZPgz1gVYYRL9MiWmrL_lo2ahfzir9IpFWZpkY_ae1jJssGLNHk3q0H8r9AgyFs44NV8UgJEdd_NoIr5BkcNa05xYKB-_Vrn4BmWQ4tGg8uQh6NuhJm9CvHrPx0Stx7UiJsn6TpEqWmJBXk43zS26dZjKWHq_g/s4032/tree22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfOnLBkTqyLc8eEGqYnL-eByOZoF3RZPgz1gVYYRL9MiWmrL_lo2ahfzir9IpFWZpkY_ae1jJssGLNHk3q0H8r9AgyFs44NV8UgJEdd_NoIr5BkcNa05xYKB-_Vrn4BmWQ4tGg8uQh6NuhJm9CvHrPx0Stx7UiJsn6TpEqWmJBXk43zS26dZjKWHq_g/w269-h359/tree22.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpMB9UypWRBw8g7_iyP4kQWuvqaMTqG4mNmb-BX5UY4e_fZHeZKZChqmmmhO9zxVkdJFQZuM405ZyCbC2Aj2zcU9D4dg-vqjWhxlvtQMCnLQttEtEsMujUTnoOhsR52ewRJ46IAkI4R0bnx7O7aBLX14w_les94jo63Mbhrq0HhXqNFJYQpxRPWqVUA/s4032/hampton%20in%20dec.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvjaGcoV0l5m-6BlLLS-QrM4CaT_C9nuvtFEB8o3bmWrEOziK-sPfJ_hdHDFWh4CFB53quwmfTV6jw_LXR7fb9ppwIDLaCY0WQhHOTnwsrLDnDKdyR9uiICgy8ZIbZzLSFitSzeyf7_Zo4zaBtE4Qd_DDNcrvRT09QoIpp9wgl1JY-BRLDFpn083k1Q/w326-h435/Glen%20Lake%20dry.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The nearby lake has been partially drained this Fall</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bike trail covered by fallen leaves</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2YDHpHys0JT33GMIDOGKhtdW1dtY61jbJIp4uk9Zu22H35uAGaXaXMLiWCYwhAvNaHjv1nJ1j_oxn5dhBIYgzJ68gARr7TjrKfSzwbnELwatAgc3Xg174LvbXl1i3xp3x0jY4LGqZrzNZvW8kDXoE4XHHeK2_cGplcyVcnPnjMbl0mWHEymIEerTGQ/s3433/trailin%20October.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3433" data-original-width="2384" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2YDHpHys0JT33GMIDOGKhtdW1dtY61jbJIp4uk9Zu22H35uAGaXaXMLiWCYwhAvNaHjv1nJ1j_oxn5dhBIYgzJ68gARr7TjrKfSzwbnELwatAgc3Xg174LvbXl1i3xp3x0jY4LGqZrzNZvW8kDXoE4XHHeK2_cGplcyVcnPnjMbl0mWHEymIEerTGQ/w332-h479/trailin%20October.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The final harvest of tomatoes, and the last of the Orange Cosmos</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGB1v3SHNmIT8t8GfeO1wecCnaiizzlcXr10kcLTELYLMHC3tv4dW0PPkOpxzC5UKXu1LcmwNDmn2zsO5tpbHAD5C79tf4iKg0wnCSxuDyN1KmcpQSgtMDegoaRC-g9DN7DX-WYakURhsNKLtAjRD8IMrEZD4EsrgFOMWDt_AAm59_oEhAt_4JrxPyw/s4032/tomatoes%20and%20flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGB1v3SHNmIT8t8GfeO1wecCnaiizzlcXr10kcLTELYLMHC3tv4dW0PPkOpxzC5UKXu1LcmwNDmn2zsO5tpbHAD5C79tf4iKg0wnCSxuDyN1KmcpQSgtMDegoaRC-g9DN7DX-WYakURhsNKLtAjRD8IMrEZD4EsrgFOMWDt_AAm59_oEhAt_4JrxPyw/s320/tomatoes%20and%20flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've had frost a few nights so far, and I've been taking in the plants that I want to over-winter in the house. I have a hard time letting go of plants, and I know I have way too many. So many of my house plants have a story behind them. Plants from clippings from my late grandparent's house, birthday plants, plants sent to us in sympathy of a loved one's passing, cactus that were tiny in one pot over 30 years ago, now monsters in their own containers. I have an orchid that a student gave to me many years ago, that faithfully blooms each year. My husband rescued a couple plants from his office as they weren't doing well, and now they are part of the menagerie. I complain a bit, but I truly enjoy having growing things around me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished a small 5"x 7" reduction block print this week. It is another version of a winter stream that I photographed a few years ago while taking a walk around town. I created a larger, similar print previously, but this one focuses more on shadows on the snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cGc8XzZRHN9wjYN991u4llKmlE06xSMketSYAT2hEg3wPW-wow3C4dJre9VaBgP2-yiseXs5icJ01YFDKW3NM9Nnw5uRunLwRmZ3aQh2xYn6J2WPZQbYJt8ltN_Kf-QlJ0VMmisyKUqY6szjZUaOp_hVB_HAC4YVdyO49cYX46FIgOMAzcBscIsA_g/s3293/prints%20on%20line.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3293" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cGc8XzZRHN9wjYN991u4llKmlE06xSMketSYAT2hEg3wPW-wow3C4dJre9VaBgP2-yiseXs5icJ01YFDKW3NM9Nnw5uRunLwRmZ3aQh2xYn6J2WPZQbYJt8ltN_Kf-QlJ0VMmisyKUqY6szjZUaOp_hVB_HAC4YVdyO49cYX46FIgOMAzcBscIsA_g/s320/prints%20on%20line.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2HVDRMPY6RtcB9igut5Cj5_f31WkrpO9XbQi6mOVyZhm1B3-9czw_A3gFnx46Pfnar4UkiO6us0skOKQ8cSXn2zK-X-ztPdjDpgesLKW8vAd2pBSVvC75JnacXsQEpcmA0HCa140QNF_fxswzq0pGZV5lYcWXauQ4eXhdv-yuhezduY_Uq-UQCvo3A/s1845/winter%20stream%20print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="1472" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2HVDRMPY6RtcB9igut5Cj5_f31WkrpO9XbQi6mOVyZhm1B3-9czw_A3gFnx46Pfnar4UkiO6us0skOKQ8cSXn2zK-X-ztPdjDpgesLKW8vAd2pBSVvC75JnacXsQEpcmA0HCa140QNF_fxswzq0pGZV5lYcWXauQ4eXhdv-yuhezduY_Uq-UQCvo3A/w293-h368/winter%20stream%20print.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Goffstown Stream</p>It's part of an edition of 16, and I'll be putting it in my Etsy shop soon. Also getting ready for the Two Villages Art Society's Members Show in Contoocook, NH. The show runs from November 25-December 24th. and is a great place to shop for gifts!<p></p><p>Bye for now! Happy Halloween!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><br />Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-76009049156023050732022-09-12T13:52:00.004-07:002022-09-12T13:52:40.061-07:00Island Light print progress<p> Just about finished with my Island Light 2 print. I have a few individual prints that need a little touching up, but the bulk of the process is completed. I found that the darkest color ink mix that I was using, wasn't adhering to the paper as well as I would like. One issue that can happen, relates to the temperature and humidity of the studio. It has been very warm, so the ink was thinner than usual. I ordered some Akua Mag Mix, which is a magnesium based paste that can be added into the ink to stiffen it up. I think that was helpful. <span> Below is the state of the Soft-Kut block after all the layers. were carved away.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYtNjLBIn-yLnq97Tx4iAV0uSFtO2YP-qHzt6qss7p9BrJPcc2e_i2Ma4L2UTSiiPBmrLf-_A7hYHUK2V-UaqpLPSVuQuJDY0edNvf-0fkSsX7NeEKbnXqm07vgEQytViwU6qNQLYF7rqSsb2uDGPtxSgVbbWKTlFMyc6on2oGqH3fb9vPWJyr49bQw/s3282/IMG_8833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3282" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYtNjLBIn-yLnq97Tx4iAV0uSFtO2YP-qHzt6qss7p9BrJPcc2e_i2Ma4L2UTSiiPBmrLf-_A7hYHUK2V-UaqpLPSVuQuJDY0edNvf-0fkSsX7NeEKbnXqm07vgEQytViwU6qNQLYF7rqSsb2uDGPtxSgVbbWKTlFMyc6on2oGqH3fb9vPWJyr49bQw/w412-h352/IMG_8833.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3tONTv7uIxA8qFg39Q8wPf_AGu5dtymcSehD2iBi01xr_yX84j_7Rj-t5Xj2hOV37nu1_CuuoZ_gc_1XLrF1A5HtleDo0DujR9diOfXrpO4URJdJuZzGVXGRLqS85bv2NRsIZgO7li5Rk8srd8ckAPU8pVND_YboDCNCS5_gS8rkSr0zIv0D1flMrA/s3687/IMG_8834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3014" data-original-width="3687" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3tONTv7uIxA8qFg39Q8wPf_AGu5dtymcSehD2iBi01xr_yX84j_7Rj-t5Xj2hOV37nu1_CuuoZ_gc_1XLrF1A5HtleDo0DujR9diOfXrpO4URJdJuZzGVXGRLqS85bv2NRsIZgO7li5Rk8srd8ckAPU8pVND_YboDCNCS5_gS8rkSr0zIv0D1flMrA/w423-h346/IMG_8834.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><p>This is the finished print made with the following layers:</p><p>"Rainbow roll" sky for a gradation of colors</p><p>Pale blue</p><p>light medium blue</p><p>medium blue </p><p>green</p><p>dark blue</p><p> blue/black</p><p>I'll have this print available on my Etsy shop, JGTentas, as soon as they are dry enough to ship!</p><p>Have a wonderful week!</p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-51125334331381466052022-08-15T08:42:00.001-07:002022-08-15T08:42:17.430-07:00"Island Light" continued<p> It's hard to believe that it is mid-August already! The summer always seems to fly by so quickly! When I was a full-time teacher, I'd be savoring the last couple of weeks, and trying to change my mindset about going back to work. Now I'm thinking how lovely the weather can be in September!</p><p>I'm still working on the "Island Light" (version 2) reduction block print. The lighter tones have been printed, and I've been doing a lot of carving in preparation for the darker areas on the windows and roofs.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwsmNe5m0g6hAFC6w-mHHFilcI2AR3NJVcWVrdqq-KPt1ULHzw0jb2smIYzzByFSBZ80QyDwKlLJC1hXV8sczk9vGfQCl-YVVicZA-ukLhLNPL1kXFPN6CvNZL139k41EvqO4HFgfNTwYccKdqOZfMzpXBUExP7TjaXDRXtz89eT46dmCpE8Wxsa1nw/s4032/IMG_8779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwsmNe5m0g6hAFC6w-mHHFilcI2AR3NJVcWVrdqq-KPt1ULHzw0jb2smIYzzByFSBZ80QyDwKlLJC1hXV8sczk9vGfQCl-YVVicZA-ukLhLNPL1kXFPN6CvNZL139k41EvqO4HFgfNTwYccKdqOZfMzpXBUExP7TjaXDRXtz89eT46dmCpE8Wxsa1nw/w396-h297/IMG_8779.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKzMTrARVXDvsUY8fAF6YBADyeYjuNz2JwcIxf8OPZSx-PzZuSXN7d_FtFPzyQ_pY_966nX8WQE8vg6eoGExvNAexk4j4gRIgnZCEnnVEUajaKWdfuMtqlyEG55BlPXyJbmdVFZFI1xdJOsF7cMNrvPyjD0pbCetxo9sALSqrZJHtjx1PddWSge8Yug/s3557/IMG_8778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3007" data-original-width="3557" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKzMTrARVXDvsUY8fAF6YBADyeYjuNz2JwcIxf8OPZSx-PzZuSXN7d_FtFPzyQ_pY_966nX8WQE8vg6eoGExvNAexk4j4gRIgnZCEnnVEUajaKWdfuMtqlyEG55BlPXyJbmdVFZFI1xdJOsF7cMNrvPyjD0pbCetxo9sALSqrZJHtjx1PddWSge8Yug/w397-h336/IMG_8778.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's tricky to cut away all the raised areas that I don't want any of the darker inks to get on. I've found that I sometimes need to create stencils to block off certain parts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you are enjoying the process as much as I do! </div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-37744620510621299612022-07-21T11:34:00.003-07:002022-07-21T11:34:42.011-07:00Mid-summer Printmaking<p> I'm writing this in the midst of a summer heat wave. Looks like a week of 90 degree weather will run through the weekend, with occasional thunderstorms and high humidity. When it's this warm, I like to hunker down by the fan/AC, and catch up on indoor tasks!</p><p>Thanks to air conditioning I've been able to work on my latest print. This print is a re-do of of an older one using the same subject matter, but a little larger, and hopefully as well-liked as the first.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajksDCfrrhK7IcRPdV2_1763zfZ1SG3IX3b_lkj2IqvQr3pgAIgtGlOay_cxGOmV-HVk1GG-pj-EPXIaygcSCQE_76H7hksfY0T91ZUxUwAQ2MTbiWRPpzbCIvi5ilw2Qij4CwZzczvP3MFZO7cX-Mbd8czzzPqdX_tu0M8tzpyMGSZ9QQP9x0PpyWg/s3896/Island%20Light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3896" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajksDCfrrhK7IcRPdV2_1763zfZ1SG3IX3b_lkj2IqvQr3pgAIgtGlOay_cxGOmV-HVk1GG-pj-EPXIaygcSCQE_76H7hksfY0T91ZUxUwAQ2MTbiWRPpzbCIvi5ilw2Qij4CwZzczvP3MFZO7cX-Mbd8czzzPqdX_tu0M8tzpyMGSZ9QQP9x0PpyWg/w451-h349/Island%20Light.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Island Light" the original</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1czSb-PI3DsY4jGv1r1jYOjCp7QHoRJRRS_iz72LaqNmmIID-o40cCYERdMmiSYnt6RK-jIfdYBoVUxU7Zv53MsC4g0ZyHwuvayKkbFBrmxnlTJaKTkFZiHzA4PMmtZSTXaLC757EoKNtYyFQjEJeBN7hAI3U7t0JdJdIZtxil39qai3PV9MylU5KQ/s3102/IMG_8685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2641" data-original-width="3102" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1czSb-PI3DsY4jGv1r1jYOjCp7QHoRJRRS_iz72LaqNmmIID-o40cCYERdMmiSYnt6RK-jIfdYBoVUxU7Zv53MsC4g0ZyHwuvayKkbFBrmxnlTJaKTkFZiHzA4PMmtZSTXaLC757EoKNtYyFQjEJeBN7hAI3U7t0JdJdIZtxil39qai3PV9MylU5KQ/w387-h329/IMG_8685.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First layer with a blend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9VXWKdhhYQW2TtOnAu1_UgHQh_tuvsrMCuun0ngJIyIjeVg9QKY_BQJvCdVMLbPU2MYUx8dGVyMZ4AafMEYlArinb_Z2CPSRmGupnaUxuGdzVJFJcrRwnFErLgzFfkQZvFkA71FKVRR6NrEehSnqUFMH5JOwPq8hWDSC_VlXQ-ilZGr99p7d5kRpSg/s4032/67994259007__7C8510F8-0541-415C-BE3D-0BB496249E90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9VXWKdhhYQW2TtOnAu1_UgHQh_tuvsrMCuun0ngJIyIjeVg9QKY_BQJvCdVMLbPU2MYUx8dGVyMZ4AafMEYlArinb_Z2CPSRmGupnaUxuGdzVJFJcrRwnFErLgzFfkQZvFkA71FKVRR6NrEehSnqUFMH5JOwPq8hWDSC_VlXQ-ilZGr99p7d5kRpSg/w368-h276/67994259007__7C8510F8-0541-415C-BE3D-0BB496249E90.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Edition of 16 printed with the blend of inks<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWQrWV1iJyh6GZbEH6dUlDdgKmPK4QAKpsoA2kkz54-bBE1k3LbEsGESLp8k0NFLYw-7ygn_6tFjes_iYzqAlAA65gW4IJEEpPjDwsC-8vq2PuWy6-c4YdGtr3RT3-trVtcLq8V7eQmL6ji5oiLvTaZnyL3JfAjD2utAH9sq7TC8dtXkEWEJrEQccgA/s3617/67994199067__E2E7B2C6-59CB-47D3-B1D0-2C4083C59508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2916" data-original-width="3617" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWQrWV1iJyh6GZbEH6dUlDdgKmPK4QAKpsoA2kkz54-bBE1k3LbEsGESLp8k0NFLYw-7ygn_6tFjes_iYzqAlAA65gW4IJEEpPjDwsC-8vq2PuWy6-c4YdGtr3RT3-trVtcLq8V7eQmL6ji5oiLvTaZnyL3JfAjD2utAH9sq7TC8dtXkEWEJrEQccgA/w385-h310/67994199067__E2E7B2C6-59CB-47D3-B1D0-2C4083C59508.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The block with first areas carved out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5GuVOcdI6zDq5QQAN8GPX5Rb_vk2z74HTjYP_hZNHjfTU7bcbaKo4p_GVbMk-fYK9AXcAYTQ9FGSvq4uGPS1UtOw1Rlfv-lAp1aayY1q9efoypKeQcAhUGKJbiS3zFW3GWQVr9Ug32nlf4F0uo6x_2883bXKaFh5PzrS-fCd0ijVt9o0_3rOCLOcjQ/s4032/IMG_8687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5GuVOcdI6zDq5QQAN8GPX5Rb_vk2z74HTjYP_hZNHjfTU7bcbaKo4p_GVbMk-fYK9AXcAYTQ9FGSvq4uGPS1UtOw1Rlfv-lAp1aayY1q9efoypKeQcAhUGKJbiS3zFW3GWQVr9Ug32nlf4F0uo6x_2883bXKaFh5PzrS-fCd0ijVt9o0_3rOCLOcjQ/w296-h395/IMG_8687.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span> Close up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PNXBsDaEvvbjaX5YPkqdaAwFz2cU7pedi-5tMny94Glj7Qs17a8V1kk-IuvD1Eei23j5lcPW3INn9Zxm-3AuoVJMKiz78y7fx_5hU52CH5TgY8i-FkdkTAflUAk_oo97JVkwmIWk_S-EBs3hdpRIh14BNACesPSCwp28CqPUQBhgy5awHzc_sleDCQ/s3670/IMG_8721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2926" data-original-width="3670" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PNXBsDaEvvbjaX5YPkqdaAwFz2cU7pedi-5tMny94Glj7Qs17a8V1kk-IuvD1Eei23j5lcPW3INn9Zxm-3AuoVJMKiz78y7fx_5hU52CH5TgY8i-FkdkTAflUAk_oo97JVkwmIWk_S-EBs3hdpRIh14BNACesPSCwp28CqPUQBhgy5awHzc_sleDCQ/w373-h298/IMG_8721.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Inking the plate with a light bluish gray<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPd3g5rx_mgT56mAmqjyDNPeu58GYozcobsQOIEl9mjWPYIdXKTs1rr1IN_u_MsJcJ45TUqOMIrnnqdMhQRqbC85pKAKi4bN6SH54FjdUSg8iLul3AgJW6hpWO8PIBUZ-CMjAtDq6LrZuIPa6IKt_zb3t4fjmWeZyYMEcVw8vY8_240Zsu6hWPGg9rlg/s3595/IMG_8720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2763" data-original-width="3595" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPd3g5rx_mgT56mAmqjyDNPeu58GYozcobsQOIEl9mjWPYIdXKTs1rr1IN_u_MsJcJ45TUqOMIrnnqdMhQRqbC85pKAKi4bN6SH54FjdUSg8iLul3AgJW6hpWO8PIBUZ-CMjAtDq6LrZuIPa6IKt_zb3t4fjmWeZyYMEcVw8vY8_240Zsu6hWPGg9rlg/w447-h344/IMG_8720.jpg" width="447" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Second layer printed</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm using Akua inks, a Soft-Kut block, and an Arches white acid-free paper for this edition. As I am printing without a press, it takes a lot of time and effort using a wooden spoon, to evenly adhere the ink to the paper. For the next layer, I will first be cutting away the areas that I wish to remain this color, then printing again with a bit darker tone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay cool! I'll update my progress on the new "Island Light".</div><div><div><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-18397674335568370542022-06-06T14:55:00.011-07:002022-06-06T14:55:56.693-07:00Happy June!<p> It's so wonderful to see the flowers blooming again, to hear the wrens trilling in the early morning, and to get out and enjoy the warm sunshine! Of course it's not all wonderful, with the black flies buzzing around one's head in the garden, and the woodchucks popping by to nibble the perennials, but overall it's still glorious after a cold winter and rainy spring. We finally had to put away all the bird feeders after a few nocturnal visits from a bear. We're still hanging up a suet feeder during the day, and bringing it in at night, as there is constant activity from catbirds, nuthatches, a variety of woodpeckers, blue jays, sparrows, and mockingbirds. Also the hummingbirds are back after their incredible journey from the southern hemisphere. It's hard to imagine those tiny birds migrating great distances!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9avp6nrBDWiaOuuFI4xhHkttgMTSqCD1nYNOmaA0LvfFGfDJdgrkjqA3QtEBpxgipHc-r9mb1Sf3JGlTjVBJaBXLyCCosNYx4LoEl77eRBIo4_Fc7_wzCsd0vINwiRRvWlP9A51tXlUxkjLl-Nj8c5JuUySHyJj2EYZDoFou-g-LpSR1dvJ4rwnMbiQ/s3850/IMG_2017%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="2570" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9avp6nrBDWiaOuuFI4xhHkttgMTSqCD1nYNOmaA0LvfFGfDJdgrkjqA3QtEBpxgipHc-r9mb1Sf3JGlTjVBJaBXLyCCosNYx4LoEl77eRBIo4_Fc7_wzCsd0vINwiRRvWlP9A51tXlUxkjLl-Nj8c5JuUySHyJj2EYZDoFou-g-LpSR1dvJ4rwnMbiQ/w256-h383/IMG_2017%202.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Inspired by all the irises in bloom, I made a small 5" x 7" block print last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZVW9x_eqW1lOcQ2vPZr9qWX8hTepeVSAUEfeKC_KtAoiZxxC1xed_LPIczNoiUQupIsp6bAmKbD8edYwiccvfXpnrdGRMnvP3bDaWwhdiOLTVKfYAdaWvah7szzHHRewbYWFEZ-NKZJRC_FdvvcQtNRN-K1Qjw22WSVHRnWuwGcnhm64jI0edO4UXg/s4032/IMG_8559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZVW9x_eqW1lOcQ2vPZr9qWX8hTepeVSAUEfeKC_KtAoiZxxC1xed_LPIczNoiUQupIsp6bAmKbD8edYwiccvfXpnrdGRMnvP3bDaWwhdiOLTVKfYAdaWvah7szzHHRewbYWFEZ-NKZJRC_FdvvcQtNRN-K1Qjw22WSVHRnWuwGcnhm64jI0edO4UXg/w384-h288/IMG_8559.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first layer was pale purple, and the second layer a bit darker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu5f4TYd0-n0ByQrtujPN1trxUBra-R2-gqzJff3jKsY8sCCL9i3ftkrlSilxB_gqvpBMMheRlsnwQw3JNf6G2y5JfZbA7QKHuSaeYkuuOwkavhdwEPu5wFb9axgALdEmHjhvzAfOHSI-71hRBPI98vRFi3oKiH4W3T0Tb1MsrLQ9jXxPwpFbr4BWLg/s4032/IMG_8571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu5f4TYd0-n0ByQrtujPN1trxUBra-R2-gqzJff3jKsY8sCCL9i3ftkrlSilxB_gqvpBMMheRlsnwQw3JNf6G2y5JfZbA7QKHuSaeYkuuOwkavhdwEPu5wFb9axgALdEmHjhvzAfOHSI-71hRBPI98vRFi3oKiH4W3T0Tb1MsrLQ9jXxPwpFbr4BWLg/w285-h380/IMG_8571.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was one more layer of darker purple, then a layer of green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRcFi2GZc5MboDLfPsW3IBnbkew9jtGK9Nn0gclnhCsuk0pEdBpbTZBqlnWuHgdBPz2pgrezlYd6DikNcjhVpbfvgvKaNLG1wgafmlxq6S5NM7n7fBk19ABgdu--sLHnSc8t7evoqpeTilSPYbZGDnu1bD0QJdyhj17JZxHZ9vblcqKyWJMtArmaoVA/s4032/IMG_8569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRcFi2GZc5MboDLfPsW3IBnbkew9jtGK9Nn0gclnhCsuk0pEdBpbTZBqlnWuHgdBPz2pgrezlYd6DikNcjhVpbfvgvKaNLG1wgafmlxq6S5NM7n7fBk19ABgdu--sLHnSc8t7evoqpeTilSPYbZGDnu1bD0QJdyhj17JZxHZ9vblcqKyWJMtArmaoVA/s320/IMG_8569.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTEw2DKLR0IZWAL2aVkcKjlopBwAKxF8qIpAgcLe8SMjAAZCnhVSAw1LMa5omDV0klCNyeXxODlATFrw55m4miQ7VXXOWNmYRFan1i6JND4JVtsRAbjyG_pmnIixQU6e2H8TsnkcOYsQgFgIU9pelBbEdrQxdRG0f1BLEHJ7xKYZsi96xsWzkky5tnQ/s4032/IMG_8572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTEw2DKLR0IZWAL2aVkcKjlopBwAKxF8qIpAgcLe8SMjAAZCnhVSAw1LMa5omDV0klCNyeXxODlATFrw55m4miQ7VXXOWNmYRFan1i6JND4JVtsRAbjyG_pmnIixQU6e2H8TsnkcOYsQgFgIU9pelBbEdrQxdRG0f1BLEHJ7xKYZsi96xsWzkky5tnQ/s320/IMG_8572.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The final carved layer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRe79nbcn_40hkitbrKpUOXshQsmf5djO6D_IR9VOYzTOrHfWSNYg8KsCbWw84jfeF-8TNlEsrbMnw3HrnJYmeuI61G5bg1AakdlVLHUgNQbE0fGsc_0CsRCFNANx8Wi4E7aaHD1b_BRrw52BTPUP03EnGqg9chSyAnqXEzUSeWyC4YShqxH1gyvdGQ/s4032/IMG_8573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRe79nbcn_40hkitbrKpUOXshQsmf5djO6D_IR9VOYzTOrHfWSNYg8KsCbWw84jfeF-8TNlEsrbMnw3HrnJYmeuI61G5bg1AakdlVLHUgNQbE0fGsc_0CsRCFNANx8Wi4E7aaHD1b_BRrw52BTPUP03EnGqg9chSyAnqXEzUSeWyC4YShqxH1gyvdGQ/w391-h294/IMG_8573.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The finished image of an edition of 16. I used a Soft-Kut block, Akua inks, and BFK paper.<div><br /></div><div>Have a great week!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-28978031687817644072022-05-02T14:31:00.003-07:002022-05-02T14:31:22.145-07:00Rooster and Winter Seascape<p> Hello May!!</p><p>I don't think that I posted the final image from the Wild Kauai Rooster block print that I demonstrated in the last post. I added the details on the tail feathers in the last printed layer create more definition in that area. Here's the finished print: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaF5-JUUQUMIJNR1ePdaiTa6akf7AZCzXTErNJL07kuATJiqofFYi4j4jcK8sdJ17vdxa7Acte4NdprYJLP34sduSW3RMjN_ncg8zG3Dpzxg_1omdlUvfPcw916SxCzz_U9cdjsl8bnVE_GeJYNnf3CWtZHrPJXhGLEIODgblsvP8AGqNskfKEtRllg/s2527/rooster8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2527" data-original-width="2000" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaF5-JUUQUMIJNR1ePdaiTa6akf7AZCzXTErNJL07kuATJiqofFYi4j4jcK8sdJ17vdxa7Acte4NdprYJLP34sduSW3RMjN_ncg8zG3Dpzxg_1omdlUvfPcw916SxCzz_U9cdjsl8bnVE_GeJYNnf3CWtZHrPJXhGLEIODgblsvP8AGqNskfKEtRllg/w313-h396/rooster8.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kauai Wild Rooster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The print that I'm working on now, is the winter seascape photographed in Acadia National Park in February. I decided to use a linoleum block, instead of a Soft-Kut block, because I was able to sign up for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a printmaking class again, and had access to a printing press. I had forgotten how tough the carving of linoleum is compared to the rubbery Soft-Kut. Even with good blades, and a heated up block, I still found it took a lot of work to carve. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzZAaiKhBHaCvInLTtBlQp8WWi6-vmmESmC5ycrkbECIuE-MwNJHk-MyZQxS2BJ0PeueG6ujklDgrGsge7PiFlISNp1ffAePzVZURdFO_62qG6aPOm4Au411A4NmfN4l9p6C0FUR76xG28ysw1J9-zmJZuVEUayqggJYDVWvZHW3C-2yB-K4k62cH3w/s3612/IMG_8494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="3612" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzZAaiKhBHaCvInLTtBlQp8WWi6-vmmESmC5ycrkbECIuE-MwNJHk-MyZQxS2BJ0PeueG6ujklDgrGsge7PiFlISNp1ffAePzVZURdFO_62qG6aPOm4Au411A4NmfN4l9p6C0FUR76xG28ysw1J9-zmJZuVEUayqggJYDVWvZHW3C-2yB-K4k62cH3w/w383-h303/IMG_8494.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI6P4JWxDB49aMHiJu4ntL4m7eETmvynkFBB_H_9BEEQ0Wi38vnRXo-h4TlhqaQj4nPCUEIANLuAkbuSnZ1FnN4Sv1FIRkQSLubSnk9PIWU50pT25Rus3iJ3QH1zIBF6TIB_x7sLuoVktfNeW5cET8rO1PPWugutXWB66nSkwYHut5OazBrTtSm84WA/s2686/IMG_8499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2241" data-original-width="2686" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI6P4JWxDB49aMHiJu4ntL4m7eETmvynkFBB_H_9BEEQ0Wi38vnRXo-h4TlhqaQj4nPCUEIANLuAkbuSnZ1FnN4Sv1FIRkQSLubSnk9PIWU50pT25Rus3iJ3QH1zIBF6TIB_x7sLuoVktfNeW5cET8rO1PPWugutXWB66nSkwYHut5OazBrTtSm84WA/w400-h334/IMG_8499.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm almost done with the Acadia print. I need to work on the trees in the background a bit, then I think it will be finished. I like the quality of the texture in the linoleum block, as it is somewhat sharper than the Soft-Kut block's texture, but I have to balance that out with the ease of carving.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope the month of May brings warmer weather, and new inspiration for the next project!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-42130878349750898112022-03-31T11:16:00.004-07:002022-03-31T11:16:43.135-07:00New Project-Rooster Print (Hawaiian Jungle Fowl)<p> After our visit to Kauai in February, I decided to create a Rooster print of one of the wild chickens that I photographed on Poipu Beach. There are feral chickens all over the island. You see them at the airport, around the resorts, and on the beaches. I imagine the people who reside on the island feel about them like we do about pigeons--nuisance birds. Tourists are much more enchanted with them. I liked seeing the mother hens and chicks scuttling around the bushes, and the males parading across the beaches and popping up along the trails. </p><p>I wanted to incorporate some of the plants from the island into the layout of the design. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB3hu5-nV3X7giWYAWyKa8PzAhQb4fPmb4rG-NdZCRZOvR80dzicfwkqbuZT9Cc2AZoJGGvncSRl_KgwJPHIREofd3GhZCVlLdpzk_7n3HZNFgFkDPuNOeJ4Jpz1gwOy3rk1HK4B1avBZFu5L8XtSmNqhMu5vVgWZutFb6BffiiUcAvn2wXIx4RVnoQ/s4032/rooster%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2569" data-original-width="4032" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB3hu5-nV3X7giWYAWyKa8PzAhQb4fPmb4rG-NdZCRZOvR80dzicfwkqbuZT9Cc2AZoJGGvncSRl_KgwJPHIREofd3GhZCVlLdpzk_7n3HZNFgFkDPuNOeJ4Jpz1gwOy3rk1HK4B1avBZFu5L8XtSmNqhMu5vVgWZutFb6BffiiUcAvn2wXIx4RVnoQ/w394-h251/rooster%20pattern.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><p>The image on the left is the drawing on tracing paper, and the image on the right is the design transferred onto the Soft-Kut 8" x 10" block. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUt-beNocbGkGcC04t_x_9s1MknXtl9Oq2nw9ctSryfQyITGeUKhGffYJLcIr7BevG5eWgnniIwlVinbP5RdNlXwv2SBCcDRInBzUmas2U4iq0pivBrKRtPT0vVYMlrTgkjwp83lqRy401t8vn38IdJit9nGe6SXShJj8sI4-SwSOxecSt7TfEqQI6Q/s3577/roosterblock1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3577" data-original-width="2909" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUt-beNocbGkGcC04t_x_9s1MknXtl9Oq2nw9ctSryfQyITGeUKhGffYJLcIr7BevG5eWgnniIwlVinbP5RdNlXwv2SBCcDRInBzUmas2U4iq0pivBrKRtPT0vVYMlrTgkjwp83lqRy401t8vn38IdJit9nGe6SXShJj8sI4-SwSOxecSt7TfEqQI6Q/w307-h378/roosterblock1.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>After using a Sharpie marker on all the lines, I began cutting away the areas that would remain white. The first layer of ink is a tannish color.<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr5gN8xdTtbQigKGA0gsWpEucf1D6f1XmzsM_Wkdy9bwEu4MY7c2DZZO1of3AxYVi93RGxeWD7aYrbmUxagYjUqBipgNfXDXcb3YPNUUQTc-xZ9rDmgCLUpkmoI6erWiMvbO4IiyyLEL65AFvCxTHAjLYDljhhuo943ytJ3ocsAFOp558i975nXrFyQ/s4032/rooster%20block%20tan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr5gN8xdTtbQigKGA0gsWpEucf1D6f1XmzsM_Wkdy9bwEu4MY7c2DZZO1of3AxYVi93RGxeWD7aYrbmUxagYjUqBipgNfXDXcb3YPNUUQTc-xZ9rDmgCLUpkmoI6erWiMvbO4IiyyLEL65AFvCxTHAjLYDljhhuo943ytJ3ocsAFOp558i975nXrFyQ/w190-h253/rooster%20block%20tan.jpg" width="190" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6C-e-YskYrW_DfS3pF_Y3Sbfns_PKf0xlLw3zc4CMWvN98wtGSc84g0sVKK6C5LhJGyesUYqoUWFAJAal8PUUuXA3XYkVUV6pGYPmMRWffjSuNKTPtxhfWZeFf-8G-VGFe_aurTWclWFfdx03HYmQvgPrgU_nqNR_J74-wDgZ-UMK3DGZ9Ei6ECrJw/s4032/rooster%20tan%20ink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6C-e-YskYrW_DfS3pF_Y3Sbfns_PKf0xlLw3zc4CMWvN98wtGSc84g0sVKK6C5LhJGyesUYqoUWFAJAal8PUUuXA3XYkVUV6pGYPmMRWffjSuNKTPtxhfWZeFf-8G-VGFe_aurTWclWFfdx03HYmQvgPrgU_nqNR_J74-wDgZ-UMK3DGZ9Ei6ECrJw/w187-h249/rooster%20tan%20ink.jpg" width="187" /></a></div></blockquote>The tan layer covered the whole block.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7Ylt-yoPQpFT5260u7tPZ2GoA6Wl-mucoAEXFLzu1L9adSNZZcZ7SnTqYk_knybpnbhvngBgK0UsdiTsQKTL2jmYKrQXKK_Naz5aCx4K9eYKyTWNGR38Brt7SmDJ-zc0pGuSUVzl22qmgUsRvVISq7u07TVz4UCSgIWdq80Q_GcGjpN3bAEZmHiX0Q/s4032/rooster%20tan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7Ylt-yoPQpFT5260u7tPZ2GoA6Wl-mucoAEXFLzu1L9adSNZZcZ7SnTqYk_knybpnbhvngBgK0UsdiTsQKTL2jmYKrQXKK_Naz5aCx4K9eYKyTWNGR38Brt7SmDJ-zc0pGuSUVzl22qmgUsRvVISq7u07TVz4UCSgIWdq80Q_GcGjpN3bAEZmHiX0Q/w370-h278/rooster%20tan.jpg" width="370" /></a></div>The Sharpie transfers a bit to the paper, as well as the ink.<div><br /></div><div>The next step was to carve away the areas that I wanted to remain tan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTkKDy-Ty10s_RV3JVsq7GE_dqoFYdrKPpBDok1d-jBCkyWtNUEh7qkgnjOIdqdYr5Xr1Kzz-m3jmTFLVL40pJ--20UWvQV60n8lmE-CD5tW0o5p5iD6fs3Wq2nGrtDwP1m8b3WTNxBpwnoIXkwf4e3PfVFuMTHoBARWaYUJ69W_8MRmFsIP0B8Sv_Q/s4032/roostercarvingbackground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTkKDy-Ty10s_RV3JVsq7GE_dqoFYdrKPpBDok1d-jBCkyWtNUEh7qkgnjOIdqdYr5Xr1Kzz-m3jmTFLVL40pJ--20UWvQV60n8lmE-CD5tW0o5p5iD6fs3Wq2nGrtDwP1m8b3WTNxBpwnoIXkwf4e3PfVFuMTHoBARWaYUJ69W_8MRmFsIP0B8Sv_Q/w287-h383/roostercarvingbackground.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><div>I needed to make a stencil for the bird's red head, as I didn't want to cover the whole block with red ink, as it would interfere with the other colors that would come later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy8lZ02nDc6WQku6u_RyEmFFaE6ZBE91s0HOfxrYZHj0jIqLV_StjO3L2StF6JE8CudUM7Q07EjiWLj6_9Ee1PgQwpsj8cDk8UJzTjAAiMhsaOVOZMPqm0dB7aL7tu6IiIz2VrhKbie-zfn5BYn6WpD-3f1MAmyQf_bfWJKCem9Tl2n_mokjdWYYeEA/s4032/roosterstencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy8lZ02nDc6WQku6u_RyEmFFaE6ZBE91s0HOfxrYZHj0jIqLV_StjO3L2StF6JE8CudUM7Q07EjiWLj6_9Ee1PgQwpsj8cDk8UJzTjAAiMhsaOVOZMPqm0dB7aL7tu6IiIz2VrhKbie-zfn5BYn6WpD-3f1MAmyQf_bfWJKCem9Tl2n_mokjdWYYeEA/s320/roosterstencil.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEG1GjhUcyKumdweP9YD9tDSU6g7EuP3y4s9BTd9aGSEl7dMSdapkZwnVtC4HqP01CBULOW6r9HZL6bjqfjLn3hogLPxnUiWknyuj3KIg3dGnSDxcQQe_HQpFZ0Uhiw8LlxStNgbCsIoHJIgU0qhQnRc2wtWGIy-anD49SP8apApDBGnkQW4m5j4KAmA/s4032/rooster%20pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEG1GjhUcyKumdweP9YD9tDSU6g7EuP3y4s9BTd9aGSEl7dMSdapkZwnVtC4HqP01CBULOW6r9HZL6bjqfjLn3hogLPxnUiWknyuj3KIg3dGnSDxcQQe_HQpFZ0Uhiw8LlxStNgbCsIoHJIgU0qhQnRc2wtWGIy-anD49SP8apApDBGnkQW4m5j4KAmA/s320/rooster%20pink.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>The stencil worked pretty well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl-BjMGqeA3b8kApdisvbSSb69I087TaM6K_ejcpUzQuHnWBPocwq_rQEG77YkTdSnhp9GH8Dd-o_iPW-o-9HWRYpJXmz8tu_K2ys7mQsBazJgaDPGqa9VX3IXSgoKlGsrlfa8w34wyEVqq-qu17WDPmlv4a6rUcDInsTeguImuEIYeBC_sKOcuY54w/s4032/rooster%20red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl-BjMGqeA3b8kApdisvbSSb69I087TaM6K_ejcpUzQuHnWBPocwq_rQEG77YkTdSnhp9GH8Dd-o_iPW-o-9HWRYpJXmz8tu_K2ys7mQsBazJgaDPGqa9VX3IXSgoKlGsrlfa8w34wyEVqq-qu17WDPmlv4a6rUcDInsTeguImuEIYeBC_sKOcuY54w/w351-h263/rooster%20red.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I printed a yellow layer and then a light green layer, using a small bayer to keep the ink only on the plants, not the bird.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhw4xCLMfSuEN-mZG0CZX7Za44KmgQlHa9pcneKue_VP3JhiTleiDb98bPujemJhHLWPQ8K8DZZA4tbqclxNvD7H7ahOE0S5OEikmx5yqD_H3UmDUAdwwwqbpAW3xCv5WQxJnY851kB5y-E7zjEezomLXb7ZcS3a-uLjTQ2550hoI5CrQIDbmfEgPKg/s4032/rooster%20greenroller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhw4xCLMfSuEN-mZG0CZX7Za44KmgQlHa9pcneKue_VP3JhiTleiDb98bPujemJhHLWPQ8K8DZZA4tbqclxNvD7H7ahOE0S5OEikmx5yqD_H3UmDUAdwwwqbpAW3xCv5WQxJnY851kB5y-E7zjEezomLXb7ZcS3a-uLjTQ2550hoI5CrQIDbmfEgPKg/s320/rooster%20greenroller.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span>The next step was to add another layer of red to the head for more definition.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSUIOZWHF-0DJ2N4pOptqQpAH3v5YzlS4f4ijn0zj58KjLkZbX2CGnDzXtHjT9GeMjYgh24StPY86Tu0hy8DfxtPVGNXulMfW_AhmTqGwaq7IXR20DkCVjnyrht-h2tSSmYnnd_uCANHo2wlGhqIki8X834AdokoCFwfhgD93-koXBLn6Li_yfcdYXQ/s4032/rooster%20redhead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSUIOZWHF-0DJ2N4pOptqQpAH3v5YzlS4f4ijn0zj58KjLkZbX2CGnDzXtHjT9GeMjYgh24StPY86Tu0hy8DfxtPVGNXulMfW_AhmTqGwaq7IXR20DkCVjnyrht-h2tSSmYnnd_uCANHo2wlGhqIki8X834AdokoCFwfhgD93-koXBLn6Li_yfcdYXQ/s320/rooster%20redhead.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I added a greenish gray for the next layer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TCGJPgu_lQ2V8BJaV58Liet4RokvKZoboVeHZ10htrvreL5Cqw7p69icPQCf8MiQIQiozpHefedzKJJNXN_F_v4fgcEjDpk5mGJbUqNUPcpUfiVghmaC0iGqmXuShgwdP1BhbR9CjGmw7bw0ZAHmg_1JZvfPbrH-Z7m9yknfTJvaBxzPgluh_MenaA/s4032/roosterdark%20gray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4TCGJPgu_lQ2V8BJaV58Liet4RokvKZoboVeHZ10htrvreL5Cqw7p69icPQCf8MiQIQiozpHefedzKJJNXN_F_v4fgcEjDpk5mGJbUqNUPcpUfiVghmaC0iGqmXuShgwdP1BhbR9CjGmw7bw0ZAHmg_1JZvfPbrH-Z7m9yknfTJvaBxzPgluh_MenaA/w294-h392/roosterdark%20gray.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the current stage of the print. I plan on adding another layer to better define the feathers on the rooster's tail, and then it should be completed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So you can see I'm keeping busy! Looking forward to April, and hopefully some warmer Spring weather!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span><br /></span></div><p><br /><br /></p><p></p></div></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-29457243460331278132022-03-05T18:33:00.009-08:002022-03-05T18:35:44.431-08:00Travels' Inspiration<p> The last five weeks have been very busy! I had the opportunity to travel west to the island of Kauai, Hawaii, and then east to Acadia National Park in Maine. Two separate trips, one by plane, the other by car, to explore very different winter locales!</p><p>The tropical beaches of Kauai were a welcome respite from a long, cold New England winter, while the trip to Acadia highlighted the beauty of the icy shores of northern coastal Maine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYeKwUb2JiTf6So2ZTkY9RGT4Dfta62bcn6LHBahRH0iDQdB4N2hktO2x4ZBmK3nASjs3ZaT9CT5MfF2I9aq7cppZ18DVM_DcSi0f916yeTHQ3U0H6hjiXXA4cSm-JyrndVZFUNp2tpDdH5FDiq4mw1sfVBLY8Fh1jkgWRNK7GM6pi7FZVfSk6SzEe7g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2144" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYeKwUb2JiTf6So2ZTkY9RGT4Dfta62bcn6LHBahRH0iDQdB4N2hktO2x4ZBmK3nASjs3ZaT9CT5MfF2I9aq7cppZ18DVM_DcSi0f916yeTHQ3U0H6hjiXXA4cSm-JyrndVZFUNp2tpDdH5FDiq4mw1sfVBLY8Fh1jkgWRNK7GM6pi7FZVfSk6SzEe7g=w424-h225" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shipwreck Beach, Kauai</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQJTab7s78lz24y1dyJPRyi8Bgd1iFBvnTSOYInw9CD1kyydHiEcwDOoMIny8AFkh9RxVLmnLoFHV6gvshz1QBNyTUsuhIE-KHMV873QSuu43u55gZe-n0dDeV4pkO13JegLXDQjIZSm3qet5DuYuZjf60xtvkfkZ5bEtOmA2-sO-Fz6cTm5d3H4wI0A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQJTab7s78lz24y1dyJPRyi8Bgd1iFBvnTSOYInw9CD1kyydHiEcwDOoMIny8AFkh9RxVLmnLoFHV6gvshz1QBNyTUsuhIE-KHMV873QSuu43u55gZe-n0dDeV4pkO13JegLXDQjIZSm3qet5DuYuZjf60xtvkfkZ5bEtOmA2-sO-Fz6cTm5d3H4wI0A=w376-h282" width="376" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island, Maine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdxnlELQPs_Z8U1j4GmpRnvndPjIQmDXpRxj9ywdeUTtbnGhdwNoCcRMaCMniFHXVINBJNx9VwK2nSOGx2exzDRGq2TBa67hNyPcWz1DAvTrxVShxZl4wQwaXOpatlTcXfVm-4XQvjO9hcERTJ6vWs1Jbb4B7cwumKwZvc5ThmHSCsRzPO-uzdFrQ35g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdxnlELQPs_Z8U1j4GmpRnvndPjIQmDXpRxj9ywdeUTtbnGhdwNoCcRMaCMniFHXVINBJNx9VwK2nSOGx2exzDRGq2TBa67hNyPcWz1DAvTrxVShxZl4wQwaXOpatlTcXfVm-4XQvjO9hcERTJ6vWs1Jbb4B7cwumKwZvc5ThmHSCsRzPO-uzdFrQ35g=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij1rBR0tcQ94RhcXlMcB4huL33jaoITAqLpzZjjXBJHnJtASsD-uRa61fENxM2NifnCvn8hnctd6iH3lkPPVjyEYgx5NrrKOy1EW0sBdEtiGN4_K9WIL6qWL-p3pqdYmEi1BY4llgsy6Q2GjIVm9qQJTx8FKVUjSUfgek3I598_4S8rfBar5dtPdxhZA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij1rBR0tcQ94RhcXlMcB4huL33jaoITAqLpzZjjXBJHnJtASsD-uRa61fENxM2NifnCvn8hnctd6iH3lkPPVjyEYgx5NrrKOy1EW0sBdEtiGN4_K9WIL6qWL-p3pqdYmEi1BY4llgsy6Q2GjIVm9qQJTx8FKVUjSUfgek3I598_4S8rfBar5dtPdxhZA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After a climb, up ice-covered trails, the reward of a mountain top view is exhilarating, in spite of the temperature!</div><p>I'm starting on a linoleum reduction block print of the Acadia coast. I love the textures and colors of the rocks, and the wild waves! I've transferred the image onto my block, and am going over all the pencil lines with a Sharpie marker, so that the drawing won't disappear after layers of ink.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoQH2XJ_bBWBBP2MTwNsmTCMDQ3piRJraRbiQ3vJGi0mAVGegIiLZcxW4hsNRb0NmqBXdkEBUU8Okar8_iSSkA-XwgweZb_DYoinfnojSO6X_pRPi98g8fqpzq-qZa0Tbvd5Nhwd9vXaDD5R83Hrhsi2DT7xzLVFUuw1G5wV0WR8rNgfpr4RivREMLzA=s3413" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2706" data-original-width="3413" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoQH2XJ_bBWBBP2MTwNsmTCMDQ3piRJraRbiQ3vJGi0mAVGegIiLZcxW4hsNRb0NmqBXdkEBUU8Okar8_iSSkA-XwgweZb_DYoinfnojSO6X_pRPi98g8fqpzq-qZa0Tbvd5Nhwd9vXaDD5R83Hrhsi2DT7xzLVFUuw1G5wV0WR8rNgfpr4RivREMLzA=w391-h310" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">linoleum block 11" x 14"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will update my progress on this print, as I get more done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFSu35hy597qnby-MASKME7E3mP0bcXojRD5cURUtWsgvtpvpF9yXK3WKlasezJYZ529-WdOqv7Vm-hdh-6nDGCtmkeRHGeJTK8UnIaP1wmJr6CPIn2YsgW2euxu-Meym66M6wfk8miAhPUEWs1AVOhflSAQY1t6oqaBXVZU0RnTDjug7atarmY8gohA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFSu35hy597qnby-MASKME7E3mP0bcXojRD5cURUtWsgvtpvpF9yXK3WKlasezJYZ529-WdOqv7Vm-hdh-6nDGCtmkeRHGeJTK8UnIaP1wmJr6CPIn2YsgW2euxu-Meym66M6wfk8miAhPUEWs1AVOhflSAQY1t6oqaBXVZU0RnTDjug7atarmY8gohA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dwarfed by the giant palm!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilvaKbN07ZENegZLKBZMkAJZvmOfzhRuFNq0jrexblxsCpHxvP3ah6krGhYXGm80c7ApqIuK83bzGXWC2NceTzNGMKVOCCwOhage_kxoQuxG2KWJXeXs31PE8g_k43JkLZQ2vxGD8W3Y64dg97l5uK4B9gxGWsrWGLNCYgkf523NJzJBo-e43ldEds7Q=s2405" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="1850" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilvaKbN07ZENegZLKBZMkAJZvmOfzhRuFNq0jrexblxsCpHxvP3ah6krGhYXGm80c7ApqIuK83bzGXWC2NceTzNGMKVOCCwOhage_kxoQuxG2KWJXeXs31PE8g_k43JkLZQ2vxGD8W3Y64dg97l5uK4B9gxGWsrWGLNCYgkf523NJzJBo-e43ldEds7Q=w302-h393" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I think this feller may be the subject of another print!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-42392966283406892602022-01-26T14:44:00.004-08:002022-01-26T14:44:46.378-08:00Finishing the "Birches" print<p> I guess I spent much of January working on the "Birches" print. Lots and lots of tiny branches and various textures to carve away on this one! I used a Soft-Kut block, so the carving is easy on the hands, but there is a lot of small rubbery scraps to brush away.</p><p>This is the beginning stage with the white areas carved away.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwyWRYulwx0SPaDgB0YqYKvvQphhdc5UxRpbeRfVNz0cfC0KMd3DcrIoQ25uyRb2WOiMZ8yRae9bMm_aya1OIN3GNIWTk_1zaDc8Pfz8dbRlbNt2Yq7EE5uTKc5c136_nPsimvnpj1jWm2N1MD-YoeNigVBO0AA0gAcP5j_pnNn1Zx3it3pApCmgGK9Q=s3789" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3789" data-original-width="2952" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwyWRYulwx0SPaDgB0YqYKvvQphhdc5UxRpbeRfVNz0cfC0KMd3DcrIoQ25uyRb2WOiMZ8yRae9bMm_aya1OIN3GNIWTk_1zaDc8Pfz8dbRlbNt2Yq7EE5uTKc5c136_nPsimvnpj1jWm2N1MD-YoeNigVBO0AA0gAcP5j_pnNn1Zx3it3pApCmgGK9Q=w267-h343" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3187" data-original-width="2497" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCrc1XnccpX0VROfqGaIX-ehUs8CHvU6aj2V9Q4L-oGHfwjZSwT3lJjpLecm_igaoBeQjg5rZeiuTUq0UKzWi-oybDi3SorlQs0gFMOi30_YPwWBdy7QLxvGpMNH-huz-9RjYB4WFKCZNC3NHLW1u4lkLUTAN-tLYOxcJjcZbd0_56ZBcOVgxwpWogTA=w281-h358" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">medium brown layer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0nRqGeHWxYJeYrjUwzkyo0dehXIQyzq68Y0hzwFwMw5NZb2bd2xAHuwElRVleqWHWa1DKWv-yEcY_DfgHWkv9zRly9aJZ6b8n2uMKquh-i8usu9Iii4e8BxAwql60DDDzMjRcjXRSZDV4qvk8OGz4LiiOC6TO4KU0wrGp5a0S0Gl23ORhHV12Sky7dQ=s3285" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3285" data-original-width="2695" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0nRqGeHWxYJeYrjUwzkyo0dehXIQyzq68Y0hzwFwMw5NZb2bd2xAHuwElRVleqWHWa1DKWv-yEcY_DfgHWkv9zRly9aJZ6b8n2uMKquh-i8usu9Iii4e8BxAwql60DDDzMjRcjXRSZDV4qvk8OGz4LiiOC6TO4KU0wrGp5a0S0Gl23ORhHV12Sky7dQ=w332-h404" width="332" /></a></div><div><br /></div> The final print with a darker brown layer.</div><div><br /></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 8" x 10"</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the last few days of January! Wicked cold here in New England!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-55448585119476945282022-01-01T12:57:00.000-08:002022-01-01T12:57:00.368-08:00Happy New Year 2022!<p> It's time to say good-bye to 2021, which was a mix of happy and sad events, as is the case in most years. This year brought the joy of a beautiful new granddaughter (our first), and the sadness in the loss of my mother, after several years of poor health. The new year starts off with all the disruptions we saw a year ago, with Covid 19 still the top story, but humans are resilient, so I hope in 2022 there will be less fighting and more cooperation in finding common ground.</p><p>An icy, snowy end to December</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAHcOjdtYqgJoSAnmbcS7pu30jGoSZvPXfE6KqhB5XGkDUyGNWBjO-3Kzq8IzuEswLBt-Elx1UYKf6x0zLaUtsyf_mbBehwJkhtF_lvvMAJdVVDj8BDuxwSDDGr7G403UU_IkxknlZ816xWZ8jMDILtnnyy7G_EkIJSJs0H1uxr_L73u4Zc3qFoGoQcw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAHcOjdtYqgJoSAnmbcS7pu30jGoSZvPXfE6KqhB5XGkDUyGNWBjO-3Kzq8IzuEswLBt-Elx1UYKf6x0zLaUtsyf_mbBehwJkhtF_lvvMAJdVVDj8BDuxwSDDGr7G403UU_IkxknlZ816xWZ8jMDILtnnyy7G_EkIJSJs0H1uxr_L73u4Zc3qFoGoQcw=w286-h381" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitVRhfsb9-oko_fXAE0qWlUfQhVjqBXN2LfPiEpJOT9OfjDm33tCzJIP7RGSO2YDWFz_PNHfA-UQiL2wis7LNqFB4bMjoz8cVVSw_POHCWJhUJlLJxK_ETm6CUcqyQR4OcF2HCK_CNk5niANzj3Ya7MBPHlmv8Us4NoGs2i-NUuKyuFLMJfhmCuRvchA=s3371" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3371" data-original-width="2754" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitVRhfsb9-oko_fXAE0qWlUfQhVjqBXN2LfPiEpJOT9OfjDm33tCzJIP7RGSO2YDWFz_PNHfA-UQiL2wis7LNqFB4bMjoz8cVVSw_POHCWJhUJlLJxK_ETm6CUcqyQR4OcF2HCK_CNk5niANzj3Ya7MBPHlmv8Us4NoGs2i-NUuKyuFLMJfhmCuRvchA=w319-h391" width="319" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Inspiration for a new block print</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT5ZUZdmUwWJaTx6uMRNj4OsZI-ORbEdepku9BCiTis-SCY_kf-xlSBTkqDw1LCS02faE3szBARajUM8ZXO30Tyd_dTODSOuVWlpoWuuscm3xBKrKxlOv2axVBEUD4vUqWoREA3_Yy4LAE3U2J5mOmaODN22f2UCb5z6BEVVqBLFV4sOnAzrg4UQHGLw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT5ZUZdmUwWJaTx6uMRNj4OsZI-ORbEdepku9BCiTis-SCY_kf-xlSBTkqDw1LCS02faE3szBARajUM8ZXO30Tyd_dTODSOuVWlpoWuuscm3xBKrKxlOv2axVBEUD4vUqWoREA3_Yy4LAE3U2J5mOmaODN22f2UCb5z6BEVVqBLFV4sOnAzrg4UQHGLw=w318-h424" width="318" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carving out the white areas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT_B4BAujCkqv-Oojn1NqjUWQYrpXRxRjDvh4fl68H70SsUbVBzZqI9F5LtBAJVp7HJA9C_fwHJsk0kocdn50Cv8i-z0wbF6ibqYfp0V4gfvOGvJLAvYVSPBHFezW5JXUvxVMA6lIBAE3WaOqf79RsnqI3qhr119tuqK1N_lPQ40wMofvX6Fae53pXHw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT_B4BAujCkqv-Oojn1NqjUWQYrpXRxRjDvh4fl68H70SsUbVBzZqI9F5LtBAJVp7HJA9C_fwHJsk0kocdn50Cv8i-z0wbF6ibqYfp0V4gfvOGvJLAvYVSPBHFezW5JXUvxVMA6lIBAE3WaOqf79RsnqI3qhr119tuqK1N_lPQ40wMofvX6Fae53pXHw=w333-h444" width="333" /></a></div><br />Best Wishes to all!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><br />Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-68806423420924359622021-12-11T07:58:00.008-08:002021-12-11T08:00:44.305-08:00Pop Up Art<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Last weekend I had the opportunity to set up a little "Pop Up" shop in a replica train car, built by Roundhouse Workshop, which is based in Contoocook NH. The replica train cars can take on the roles of tiny houses, studios, shops, etc. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxC68foAC3Hp7pkZUe9hqHqPUQdz-7qCKE70qtl8qA82BLAcPXoqpgpJQvRXoJtqkubI3Wz54JTqRAQhhikQ3kLGnUXuMG0QY7YBKvNznzPGbnegAtOW7xb0WffEsDA2ky-brWGE6VlbbTSqTSUwmdyXhqYlQuU5yqXYDxkJDrYgiBU0pYZxgu2V3SOw=s2959" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="2959" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxC68foAC3Hp7pkZUe9hqHqPUQdz-7qCKE70qtl8qA82BLAcPXoqpgpJQvRXoJtqkubI3Wz54JTqRAQhhikQ3kLGnUXuMG0QY7YBKvNznzPGbnegAtOW7xb0WffEsDA2ky-brWGE6VlbbTSqTSUwmdyXhqYlQuU5yqXYDxkJDrYgiBU0pYZxgu2V3SOw=w413-h148" width="413" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBbLsn6JbKAdhr1iDAUsb6rap00uPpnGGKNwrWU7SdamVjQl_E7AOdgkAh_Kf4G8KoRM5KhtIn11FJCJl0aQBFbikKutWsfg0OPkofgavJEVLRoulgP5HeMvtCMbg3r-w5AfbBb55_aqxobS_rC__e4NnIYj0kM4Dx498bPQ_ae9-Qj00w6fH0W9fQHQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBbLsn6JbKAdhr1iDAUsb6rap00uPpnGGKNwrWU7SdamVjQl_E7AOdgkAh_Kf4G8KoRM5KhtIn11FJCJl0aQBFbikKutWsfg0OPkofgavJEVLRoulgP5HeMvtCMbg3r-w5AfbBb55_aqxobS_rC__e4NnIYj0kM4Dx498bPQ_ae9-Qj00w6fH0W9fQHQ=w404-h303" width="404" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The interior of the green car </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLDHFbSZvASQvIy3DFDn0Lr8E5PpYUh0IfvJxACVtnwpNflKjA_wkdEFDhsMmqY4E2_mCW8BIrGGs65QAEiZ5w3G_CyI00ffZ2plNqYbRrkEnX4bGG8_jgEGHEBmtT8M8Wd5n-PM7qfEuf_bV2cor5AW1UKNsKZDTbuzPs5D7bNGwgAwV8ukS5BB4c0g=s1944" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1944" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLDHFbSZvASQvIy3DFDn0Lr8E5PpYUh0IfvJxACVtnwpNflKjA_wkdEFDhsMmqY4E2_mCW8BIrGGs65QAEiZ5w3G_CyI00ffZ2plNqYbRrkEnX4bGG8_jgEGHEBmtT8M8Wd5n-PM7qfEuf_bV2cor5AW1UKNsKZDTbuzPs5D7bNGwgAwV8ukS5BB4c0g=w449-h337" width="449" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Magical!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had fun greeting visitors to my shop! It was a great opportunity to explain my printmaking techniques, and to show off the cutest little rail car! The middle car functioned as a craft brewery for the event. The Caboose on the left is a tiny house model with a queen sized bed in the upper level. Everyone I met was impressed by the construction and versatility of the cars.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In my town, we had our first bit of snow on Wednesday night. My husband captured this shot of the town square with the recently lighted Christmas tree. Quintessential New England scene!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs5Ko6k7ntj_A5zcN6HwLRU2T3eK6l3pijo-NvSrLJy4LBRPKLSK-GoJMVHl_-CE0wd-16_CvHPGVjWaE_3OvLZg_grJJRxo4PBoRZtid4aaLRIjlr2juQyAzt4Lk7RTh2cF3r7YNTrjIb7Mhcp-q5aqTWiVaOQSTHGSAo4eDJkRAHIwtXqeBzbOwftQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1811" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs5Ko6k7ntj_A5zcN6HwLRU2T3eK6l3pijo-NvSrLJy4LBRPKLSK-GoJMVHl_-CE0wd-16_CvHPGVjWaE_3OvLZg_grJJRxo4PBoRZtid4aaLRIjlr2juQyAzt4Lk7RTh2cF3r7YNTrjIb7Mhcp-q5aqTWiVaOQSTHGSAo4eDJkRAHIwtXqeBzbOwftQ=w352-h398" width="352" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Goffstown NH</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots to do before the big day in 2 weeks! Stay well! xo</span></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355972410242231112.post-72782772952241272602021-11-12T11:55:00.004-08:002021-11-12T11:55:43.501-08:00November Days<p> November has graced us with some very nice weather this year! Although as I write this, rain is coming down in buckets! </p><p>I can't resist taking pictures on my walks. The colors of the foliage are ranging from subtle to vibrant, and it has been great to be able to get out and enjoy them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-up_8THOxxGo/YY62plaUJ1I/AAAAAAAAD7g/y_Rw2hyMWnE-YHu1n37oudk614AB2yfLwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="419" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-up_8THOxxGo/YY62plaUJ1I/AAAAAAAAD7g/y_Rw2hyMWnE-YHu1n37oudk614AB2yfLwCNcBGAsYHQ/w314-h419/IMG_7526.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Piscataquog River in Goffstown<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UZeA6nOwHds/YY62oqbjeOI/AAAAAAAAD7c/8g97ywWGxcUPVWvoDHaGnCTN8YrMMQkAwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1278" height="606" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UZeA6nOwHds/YY62oqbjeOI/AAAAAAAAD7c/8g97ywWGxcUPVWvoDHaGnCTN8YrMMQkAwCNcBGAsYHQ/w379-h606/IMG_7528.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5mCgp2pNu8/YY62p-yOsKI/AAAAAAAAD7k/g3ip4ImgomMq6pIoQtts9gsb4lvw1_HIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5mCgp2pNu8/YY62p-yOsKI/AAAAAAAAD7k/g3ip4ImgomMq6pIoQtts9gsb4lvw1_HIQCNcBGAsYHQ/w330-h440/IMG_7532.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dorrs Pond in Manchester</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oKYwGJrt7tY/YY642Hiy0LI/AAAAAAAAD70/POyniCiCMhUBFr8Y0ScMdanUl2FS_vvRQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2631/IMG_7500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="2631" height="194" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oKYwGJrt7tY/YY642Hiy0LI/AAAAAAAAD70/POyniCiCMhUBFr8Y0ScMdanUl2FS_vvRQCNcBGAsYHQ/w429-h194/IMG_7500.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Uncanoonuc Mountains in the background</div><br /><div>I have been working on some ideas for Christmas cards, and played around today with some textures using a Gelli plate. I had already carved out a series of snowflakes from small easy-cut blocks, to use as traditional stamps on a snowman design. Then I experimented a bit with the Gelli plate to make background textures for other cards. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eW3cIlAUhWI/YY68GJonaEI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/5LvZ-tu5BlYKektfcnGjalpEURDsmCQ4gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="417" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eW3cIlAUhWI/YY68GJonaEI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/5LvZ-tu5BlYKektfcnGjalpEURDsmCQ4gCNcBGAsYHQ/w313-h417/IMG_7536.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Golden Open acrylics</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="407" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvNmw8ocS80/YY67E5Z8D-I/AAAAAAAAD78/fmY9DlnmlX4Dn1uyb5O8tD4psw2MJ8n1QCNcBGAsYHQ/w305-h407/IMG_7537.jpg" width="305" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Gelli plate can be used to make a variety of textures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzhUjExFI-0/YY68_xNRmuI/AAAAAAAAD8g/LykBjAdMdc0rr0V_Rl9aIEbb69K5QTSWACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="296" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzhUjExFI-0/YY68_xNRmuI/AAAAAAAAD8g/LykBjAdMdc0rr0V_Rl9aIEbb69K5QTSWACNcBGAsYHQ/w395-h296/IMG_7538.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Some variations of the snowflake textures.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will have some of my reduction block prints in an art show later this month at the Two Villages Art Society Gallery in Contoocook, NH. I framed five of my newest prints to hang in the show. The gallery will be running this exhibit and sale from November 26--December 24th.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOO04lkJK7U/YY7DS3elA9I/AAAAAAAAD8s/NVA82e05yCcV5aP0P8-x8yUgkCjUwmUjgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="2048" height="284" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOO04lkJK7U/YY7DS3elA9I/AAAAAAAAD8s/NVA82e05yCcV5aP0P8-x8yUgkCjUwmUjgCNcBGAsYHQ/w407-h284/IMG_7518.jpg" width="407" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXG4yzz693w/YY7DSlCudOI/AAAAAAAAD8o/0DRA53eDqSgbbj_ADyBHHP_aIjROeXm6gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" height="391" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXG4yzz693w/YY7DSlCudOI/AAAAAAAAD8o/0DRA53eDqSgbbj_ADyBHHP_aIjROeXm6gCNcBGAsYHQ/w350-h391/IMG_7514.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You can never have too many cat pictures! Hello from Wiley.<br /><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Jane Grant Tentashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.com0