WOODCUTS
CARRYING ON TRADITIONS
IN A MODERN WORLD
I have begun to explore the art of reduction woodcuts, a traditional print making technique.
Multi-colored prints are created from a single block of wood by gradually carving away the printable area of the block in layers.
When a layer is removed, no more prints can be produced, leaving behind a limited number of prints.
In a digital age the use of “real” materials is exciting and fresh.
Working in wood, ink and paper takes more time but it feels more authentic and permanent.
Variations in the wood grain and printing technique give the prints a hand crafted charm.
AUGUSTA, KY
RIVER TOWN
Augusta’s small town charm inspired me to leave my old studio in Virginia and move to Kentucky.
Its historic district on the Ohio River is a favorite subject for my artwork. Ohio visitors come to Augusta by river ferry, where they are welcomed by the Beehive Tavern Restaurant.
I spend a lot of time at this 1790’s style restaurant on the river. It is where I enjoy the best in food, friends & music. It’s also where I first learned to appreciate early American architecture and furniture.
My woodcuts of Augusta’s ferry were my first attempt to use the same block with different colors...this has opened a new world of artistic possibilities for my woodcuts!
ONE OF A KIND PRINTS
I thought it would be interesting to create a series of prints in which each print was unique. These type of prints are called monoprints. 
My first attempt was a series of 16 corn ears. They are created from 3 different woodcuts, and inked in a variety of colors. No two are alike.
My second series comprised 6 monoprints, depicting pottery sitting in a row.
Please contact me if you would like to learn more about my woodcuts and how to support my work.