Lino-Cut: Leaf and bud blocks
The next exercise in Dijanne Cevaal’s lino-cutting class (link to her blog in the Reading category in the left sidebar) was to create positive and negative images using the same basic drawing. I created two 4 1/2 x 9 inch blocks (about 10 cm by 22 cm):
For the exercise, we were to leave the background of the negative block untouched. I think now that the exercise is done, I’ll carve something interesting into parts of the the large flat spaces in this one.
I did my first prints in a combination of metallic and Jacquard textile paint onto a length of my hand-dyed fabric:
I then used the turquoise-teal paint that I liked so much from the 12×12 print:
These prints I really liked! So much so, that I decided to make two quick art quilts, one of which is being donated to the FiberArt For A Cause (FFAC) fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society (which in turn supports cancer research). My dad had and survived throat cancer, my half-brother and a dear friend died of different cancers, and dad and my husband have had skin cancer(s), and my mom may (?) have colon cancer (if she does, it is VERY slow moving–she wouldn’t do the tests to confirm or rule out, and the doctor diagnosed her over two years ago, so I’m thinking she doesn’t, but we just don’t know). So… I am happy to once again support the FFAC. Go here to learn more.
I’ll share the quilts in the next post!
February 20th, 2010 at 9:48 am
You mentioned in an earlier post that you were trying out the different types of lino blocks or surfaces. Have you decided yet which one you like best?
February 20th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Wonderful lino cuts Sarah!
February 20th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
I love the positive/negative lino cut. You seem to be having as much fun as I did with the course!
Your book arrived on Friday – I can’t put it down! Sure a gold mine of information! Thank you!
Hugz
February 20th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Those are really nice blocks!
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:38 am
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