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“SONGBIRD & CRICKET” limited edition prints
are currently being produced!
4th woodblock of 5.
Just the key (black) block left to go!
3rd woodblock of 5.
2nd woodblock of 5.
Printing 1st of 5 woodblocks.
Carved an arch to the ‘backdrop’ (inked above)
& carved/added a 5th block for highlight details.
3 color blocks carved!
(Color seen on blocks here is marker for planning/carving—
ink color will vary from what is pictured!)
Small scene in a little world.
4-block print-in-progress “SONGBIRD & CRICKET”
Intricate key woodblock (below); 3 color blocks (above)
Sparrow, ferns, liverwort, wood sorrel & cricket.
Now carving 3 simple blocks to enliven w/ color—
adding earthy tones & glowy backdrop!
Limited time earlybird pre-order rate!
Price subject to change as print progresses.
Handcarving the key drawing.
Drawing made directly to 3/4” birch plywood.
“SONGBIRD & CRICKET” will be published on Tan BFK paper, like many other full-color/multiblock prints made recently at Tugboat. Click underlined links to view STEADFAST TURTLE & GLOWING ROSE & STRAWBERRY & RIVER & DANGLING GRAPES to see how those woodcuts turned out & get an idea of how I’ve been approaching colorworks on this lovely, thick, antique-tone cotton paper!
PRE-ORDER POLICY:
“SONGBIRD & CRICKET” is a new color woodblock print by Valerie Lueth, currently in progress at Tugboat Printshop.
Pre-ordering “SONGBIRD & CRICKET” allows patrons of T.B.P.S. to reserve an authentic, limited edition woodcut print from the woodcuts that will be produced from the hand-carved block(s).
Tugboat has firm pre-order rules that by placing a pre-order you acknowledge.
Pre-orders place faith in the artist’s color choices, paper choices, and scale.
Pre-orders are not customizable.
T.B.P.S. prints are handmade and take time to make.
I cannot rush shipment of pre-orders or specify an exact date when prints will be completed.
Continued progress will regularly post throughout the making process, your patience is appreciated.
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All pre-order sales are final. No returns. No exchanges.