Ann Metzger Memorial National All Media Exhibition

If you are in the area on Sunday the 17th
you might want to stop by and see this show. 
One of my pieces will be hanging.

Tufted Titmouse #1 (Collagraph of Small Bird)

I planned on adding color to this print, but kind of liked it just as it is. 

 I'm trying out some new textures I have acquired.  

A color version will be coming in the next couple of days. 

The image size of this original, hand-pulled collagraph of a Tufted Titmouse
measures 9.25" x 7"
Paper Size: 11" x 9"
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Tom Turkey #1 (Original Collagraph of Large Bird)

Okay . . . here's the tom turkey.  I think I am done with turkeys for a while.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, hand-colored, textured collagraph measures 18" x 14.5".
Paper Size: 21" x 16.5"
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

If you have any questions please email me.

Dive Bomber #1 (Collagraph of Northern Mockingbird)

When I was in high school a Northern Mockingbird would dive bomb me while I was mowing the grass.  He or she would come so close to my head I thought I needed to do something to protect myself.  My solution was to wear a large sombrero.  I'm sure anyone passing by found me to be rather entertaining.


The image size of this piece is 7" x 9.25"
Paper Size is 11" x 9"
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper
Varied Edition

If you have any questions please email me.

Wild Turkey Hen #2 (Hand Colored Collagraph of Textured Bird)

I thought I would show you what a mess I can make while in the process of creating my collagraphs. Pieces of textured paper, etc. just about everywhere (including the floor).
This collagraph practically made me blind with all the tiny pieces. I am currently working on a version with a colored background. I am trying to come up with a more luminous backdrop which is not proving to be easy.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, textured collograph measures 18" x 14.5".
Paper Size: 21" x 16.5"
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

If you have any questions please email me.

Pretty in Pink (Original Collagraph of Calf and Pig)

Okay . . . here are the stages this print went through. I really found the faces of these two guys just too much. Now I am wondering if this is another one of those . . . what was I thinking moments???? I'm not sure if the colored background is right for this piece. I may need to change it. It does need some color in the background, just don't know if the yellow and blue work with the overall feeling.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, textured collograph of a pig and a calf measures 13" x 13".
Paper Size: 15.5" x 15"
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

If you have any questions please email me.

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak #4 (Collagraph of Male Bird)

I thought I would try a version with some color in the background. I think I like the version a couple of posts below better.

The image size of this original hand-pulled, textured collograph of a male rose-breasted grosbeak measures 7.25" x 9.5" (18.4 cm x 24.1 cm).

Paper Size: 9.5" x 11.5" (24.1 cm x 29.2 cm)
Varied Edition
Printed on Arches cover white paper

If you have any questions please email me.