I’m working on a new linocut greeting card for the holiday season.
Peace on Earth is always one of my favorite themes
The finished print!!
A batch of hand printed greeting cards, hanging to dry. Wil be ready later this week. Look out for them, and hope you are all having a happy holidays!
My sketch for a new linocut-a happy bunny with carrot
after transfering the design onto a block of linoleum, it’s time to carve!
the finished design, carved and ready for ink
inking the block
the finished linocut! Printed on acid free, recycled craft brown paper, with envelope
I have been on the computer less, while experimenting with a new way to stay in touch, express myself and keep you all up to date with my art projects, without using social media.
I started a monthly ZINE! It’s words, art and ink on paper that you can hold in your hands, and it doesn’t need a battery, username or password. Print media is different from digital, and I’m learning a lot about how to tell stories this way.
My goal is to make one once a month. They are free. You can pick one up at either of my studios at the Log Cabin Print Shop in Old Washington, or the Pendleton Art Center in Cincinnati. I’ll also include one with any online sales through my website.
If you want me to mail you one, all you have to do is mail me a $1 bill (to cover the cost of stamp and envelope) to:
Ken Swinson
Po box 84
Old Washington, KY 41096
Its sunny today, but supposed to be freezing cold tomorrow, so i took my pen and sketchbook for a walk around old washington
Theres something refreshing about pen and paper: no photos, no eraser
Just working from life, and capturing the moment
Hope you are enjoying the day!
Carving is finished, so now its time tonprint the latest linocut.
I’m in the middle of my second kiln firing at my home studio, and made this little sketch while watching it heat up.
Wish me luck!
Michael H. Dickman led a raku pottery activity at our community art center on Saturday, October 5th.
Here are a few clips from yesterday’s activity
Mollie Beusterien also introduced us to a hot glazing technique, called OBVARA, which was similar to raku in that it deals with hot pots.
what fun! Im so lucky to live in a community with so many creative people!
I’ve been back in the paint studio, and am super excited about my new acrylic paintings.
8×10” framed acrylic painting.
our little birdie is on a safari adventure inside the people house. Such interesting plants and wildlife!
And a portrait of the Canada geese, who winter here in Old Washington
Click either of the links for a better look, and information on how to support my work by buying a fine art reproduction.
Finished carving the design for my second ginger jar. The colors will be a classic cobalt blue over white stoneware. I hope to have it fired and finished in 2 weeks
If you are curious about what im working on in the studio, here’s a sneak peek just for you (all). Hope you had a great weekend!
Ken is a self-taught artist from rural Kentucky, whose work includes painting, printmaking, and pottery. He considers himself to be a 'lifetime learner' and uses art to explore and learn more about the world around him. Much of his work reflect his optimistic views on rural folk culture, river life and simple pleasures.
