CYBERMAN

Cyberman
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/29/10

This evening I did a full body Cyberman. I am happy with the results, overall, considering it was a lot of detail, and not a lot of space to do it in, as I am keeping these to the ACEO size of 2.5" x 3.5".

CYBERMAN

Cyberman
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/26/10

Not Iron Man, but a Cyberman, another nemesis of Doctor Who.

TARDIS 2.5

Tardis
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/25/10

I decided to do another Tardis, with no background, like the Dalek, but didn't feel like cutting a 3rd, so I simply removed the background of the Tardis Version 2. So this is a limited print run of 10.
Here are the steps to printing:

Step 1.
I cut up Arches 140 lb hot press paper.
I'm using Speedball water soluble ink, I squeeze out on a sheet of glass.



Step 2.
I roll out the ink using a brayer. I roll it until its smooth.

Step 3.
Roll it evenly over the stamp.

Step 4.
Place it in the press, with a piece of paper over it, obviously.

Step 5.
Press.
Obviously.

Step 6.
Pull apart carefully. At 1st I was pulling the paper off the stamp while it was still sitting in the press, which caused several uneven prints. Live and learn.



And there you have it.

DALEK

Dalek
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/25/10


The Daleks are Doctor Who's prime nemesis. I've decided to do a series of the iconic Doctor Who images. Next up may be another Tardis, or a Cyberman.

A friend asked how the lino prints are done:

Step 1. Draw out the image.
I draw it in pencil, and then ink it. To better define the drawing.


Step 2. Carve out the image.
I use Speedball cutters.


Step 3. Ink it.
I didn't take pictures of the inking process, but here are the tools I use:


I started doing the prints using Cold Press water paper I had laying around. I'm going to use Hot Press paper exclusively from now on. It takes the ink much better. I also feel I've got a much better grasp on printing evenly.

DACHSHUND

Dachshund
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Open Edition
4/24/10

This evening I did a print of our Dachshund, Squidward, at my wife's request.

"TARDIS" VERSION 2

Tardis
2.5" x 3.5"
Block Print
Limited Edition of 10
4/22/10

Tonight I carved and printed up the new Tardis. My wife prefers the spontaneity of the first version. I intend to put both versions up on Ebay and perhaps Etsy eventually.
Besides lettering, I'm finding inking evenly to be the biggest challenge. I also tried printing on linen board this evening. I have been using cold press water color paper that I had around, but have ordered hot press paper to try out.

TARDIS 2.0

I'm working on a version of the print I did last night. I drew up a new one this evening, and will carve it up soon. I'd do it this evening, but don't want to rush it. I am using a new type of block called Speedy Carve by Speedball. I'm not sure why they decided to make it pink, but I love it. It's much easier to carve than linoleum and it transfers ink better.


Why the Tardis? I'm loving the new Doctor Who. In fact I'm watching it on BBC America right now, for the 3rd time.

TARDIS

Last night I did a lino print of Doctor Who's Tardis.

SUNFLOWERS

After 2 years of dormancy, I recently started feeling the desire to create art again. I've started with a simple technique, lino printing. I used some lino prints in a couple of my more abstract work years ago, and had some supplies around, and did a sunflower to get back into it.



I had no way to actually print them neatly however. My wife surprised me with a small press, so that got me going, and I did 3 more today and printed them up. She also got me a couple of different carving blocks, one very (too) soft, and one a little more sturdy, called Speedy-Carve. I found that best of all, not as hard as linoleum, and it seems to transfer ink neater. I haven't decided if I am going to paint them yet.