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– A Jackalope in black & white — a woodcut interpretation of the mythological wild-west-beast.

– An illustration for Wells Book Arts Center’s fifth chapbook, Negative Compass by Bret Shepard.

– And three wood engraved illustrations for the University of Kentucky King Library Press’ upcoming letterpress publication, “Ma non e una cosa seria” (But it’s not really serious, 1917), a Luigi Pirandello play translated from Italian by Ann Colcord for the University of KY’s King Library Press. A comedy in three acts following a wealthy womanizer and the homely/humble manager of a boarding house. The book will be available late 2018 from the King Library Press.

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Continuing our support of a healthy environment for birds and beneficial insects, this creative workshop will guide you through the process of making paper by hand with seed inclusions. This unique handmade paper can be used as a small note card or a gift tag specifically designed to be planted in the ground to grow native KY flowers and grasses that are necessary for butterflies, Hummingbirds, bees and beneficial insects!

The paper can be formed with a variety of cookie cutter shapes, including butterflies, bats, trees, flowers, dinosaurs, moons, stars and much more. Join the fun – meet me at the paper making tent at JSP’s Fall Arts Festival!

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The red, orange and black are sharpie markers that I use to help define areas of the drawing on the block. The white is a powdered chalk I use to help me see areas that I have engraved – otherwise the engraved marks are too small and lack the proper contrast to see what I’m doing well.

More progress engraving textures and defining form – and my thumb for scale.

Here is the block and printed proof – the aim of this work. This block is now safely delivered to Larkspur Press and will be printed soon – after Wendell Berry’s approval!

The second commission is for an appraiser and curator in Nevada – this is to be a holiday print for close friends and family. The client provided photos he had taken of areas in Nevada and told me of his recent study of the artist Hans Meyer-Kassel. Using imagery that held great meaning to the client, I proposed a few loose drawings, settling on the one below. The resulting print, Carson City Wild, will be editioned soon. The client was kind enough to allow me to print an additional edition so that I may sell the print to others that really enjoy its spirit!

The surface of this block was stained with black printers ink and then the drawing was transfer using carbon paper. I then reinforced the drawing with micron pens (black) and add the brightest whites with a white colored pencil. the tan marks in the sky portion of the image are the raw end grain wood that my tools have exposed. The yellow squiggles seen in the lower portion of the image are remnants of the carbon paper used to transfer the image.

I have added chalk dust to the lines to help my eye see the marks and to better see the graphic contrast that will be in the final print.

The block sits on two very firm leather pillows of sand – this helps to bring the block closer to my eyes, thus saving my neck and back as well as allowing me to spin the block while I make marks with my trusty burins.

The last stage of development (before I get ready to print the edition) involves a lot of proofing and engraving and proofing and engraving, etc. I printed the block first, made some adjustments by engraving more here and there, and then printed it again to see how it looked. I did this about 9-10 times before I was pleased with the image.

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I have hand-printed holiday cards, original prints and bookish items for your holiday giving lists – give a little Starpointe to someone you love.

Catch me at the Shelby County Farmer’s Market Holiday Bazaar Saturday November 26, 9am–3pm (Floral Hall, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY)
Standing along side my Farmer’s Market folk, I’m proud to be spreading the good word about locally grown and made food and crafts.

And at the Evansville Museum Arts, History & Science Holiday Mart, located in the Historic District, just a short walk from Downtown Evansville, along the Ohio River in Sunset Park (411 SE Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN)
* December 3, 2016, Saturday 8 am to 11 am CST – Member’s Morning Pre-View
* December 3, 2016, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm CST – Holiday Mart
Also check out the paper airplane contest from 10am–1pm on Saturday Dec. 3! (pre-registration required)
* December 4, 2016, Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm CST – Holiday Mart

Additionally, take a peak at my online shop – there are some great gift ideas and I’m happy to ship items wherever you’d like! Framing and gift wrapping are optional – contact me for details!

AND, if you’d love to give a great experience instead of a “thing” – consider the wood engraving class at Starpointe Studio that gives structured creative concentration after the hectic holiday season.
OR consider attending a special event at Josephine Sculpture Park – a Star Tour of the night sky by my husband, Daniel Price! Great for all ages and supporting a great cause – it’s sure to be a stellar time! Multiple telescopes will be available for viewing – Check it out the star tour Friday December 2nd, 7–10pm and enjoy other “after dark” activities at JSP!

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