Postcard Exchange Print in Progress

I discovered the 7th Annual University Print Society Postcard Print Exchange in time to participate this year. The theme of this exchange is "BOGO: Buy One Get One Free". This is the background, and I carved a linocut of some hamburgers that will be going on top of all this. I can't wait to see the different prints I receive from this!

Latest Pee Wee Print

I decided to change the colors on the Pee Wee print I did previously. I also moved the quote up to the top -- changing the size of it made too much overlap in the middle I thought. I may do some in other colors later but I will be listing this in my Etsy shop soon!

Pee Wee Test Print #2

I wasn't going to post this yet as it needs some re-work but I thought my fellow Pee Wee Herman appreciator Shona at LALA Dex Press would enjoy seeing it.

I need to figure out a better font for the quote in blue -- the classroom I did this at had a good selection of lead type that I was eager to use, but I think I need to go even bigger with it. I may also play around with the color choices too...

Pee Wee Test Print

Here's a test print of a linocut background I'm using in a Pee Wee Herman themed broadside. I am taking a class to get more familiar with hand set type and using a platen press -- very fun! This is the background for a piece I'm doing that will use the platen press for the other layers. This was printed using a Vandercook.

Prints featured in eat.shop Atlanta guide!

While browsing at my local bookstore, I happened upon a copy of "eat.shop atlanta", which is billed as "the indispensable guide to inspired, locally owned eating and shopping establishments". Looking through it I found a page for Young Blood Gallery, where I have some of my items in stock. Lo and behold in the listing was a picture of my motel print display and a mention in the "covet" section for things to buy. I don't know the authors of this book, but thanks a bunch!

Unfortunately, Young Blood Gallery is now in the process of moving to a large space, but in the meantime you can purchase the prints found in "eat.shop atlanta" at the Papa Studios Online Store.

Knitting Instead of Printing

Here's a picture of my latest project, my first ever scarf that actually turned out ok. I tried to knit about 10 years ago and it didn't turn out well so we won't count that one. I tried to get Dutch the Boston terrier to pose with the scarf on but that didn't work out so we compromised and he sat by the scarf. My friend Lynne helped me get started again, and after her great instruction I was off and running. I am addicted now...

New Block Print Journals

Here are some new block print journals I've been working on, soon to be in my Etsy Shop. The blocks were carved with soft rubber stamp material instead of the usual linoleum that I carve, because these journals are hardbound and won't fit through my press. I printed first in special white ink that will stick to the vinyl journal cover, then in silver over the white to create a layered look.

These are hard-bound journals similar to Moleskines in that they have an elastic closure, and a convenient pocket on the inside. I'll be posting them to Etsy soon!