So here is the last page of Lisa's book! Can't believe how fast we've been getting through this super project! I thought that Lisa would like a nature inspired picture and decided on a wild flower/plants theme. Browsing through my books for inspiration I came across one on paper cutting and whilst I haven't the patience for that craft I thought the ideas in it might translate with a bit of adaption to a lino cut, so created a 'simple' design and set to with my gouges. Some hours later this print emerged - it was quite a task - not so simple with lots of curves and zigzags and I am guilty of obliterating a cute snail with a careless slip of the gouge -aargh!! So disappointing as when printed up there was an obvious gap where he was meant to be. However, after fiddling about with various decoupaged bits and pieces, I finally opted for an origami butterfly to take his place! The design was printed with sepia coloured ink onto delicate, lacy/spiderweb-like paper which when applied over the Japanese papers allows the colours to show through . Hope you like the print Lisa!
oooh yes she is gonna love it.. what beauty, and another one finished already, how quick this is flying by.
ReplyDeleteLike I said on your blog, exquisite!!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors and textures are fantastic :)
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OMG it is gorgeous. And the "mistake" covered with the origami butterfly is precious. I can't thank you enough for all your hard work.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I admire your lino cut talents. And the butterfly, with it's three dimensions, adds so much. A mistake with a wonderful benefit.
ReplyDeleteI too am impressed with your cutting talents...absolutely beautiful. And I agree the orgami butterfly is a delight!
ReplyDeleteAgain, I wonder outloud, are we to do another book when these are all home safely?
Oh wow so different and so gorgeous. You have many talents.
ReplyDeleteNo surprise Lisa loves it!