Painted Bunting (Original Collagraph)

This is a male painted bunting.  Apparently the females are bright green.  These guys don't live in my part of the world and I don't think that I have ever seen one in person.  Love the vibrant color.

The image size is 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.5"

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Bailey #1 (Original Collagraph of Boxer)

This is the second collagraph I created for my client.  Such a great photo to work from.

The image size is 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11"

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Bo #1 (Original Collagraph of Labrador Mix)

This is one of two commissions I recently completed for a client.  The two pieces were going to be a surprise for her husband.  I was told that he was very moved when he saw the collagraph versions of their buddies.  I just love the paws.
The image size is 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

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Scene at a Birdbath #1 & #2 (Abstract Collagraph)

Okay I have been a bit busy.  This summer I finished two collagraph versions of  Todd's black and white drawing done in 2011.  As in "Bird, Badger and Chameleon" I tried using textures that equated to the different values in his drawing.   To get a better idea of what's going on please click on each image. (Black and white done by Todd Reigle)

The image size is 7" x 21"

Paper size is 10" x 24"

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Bird, Badger and Chameleon

Here's something a little bit different for me.  I thought I would create a color collagraph version of Todd's black and white drawing done in 1992.  I tried using textures that equated to the different values in his drawing.  Anyway.  There are two more drawings to work from.  One I have created with two color variations and the other will be in the works when I find the time.  I especially love all the eyes in the drawings. To get a better idea of what's going on please click on each image. (Black and white done by Todd Reigle)

The image size is 7" x 21"

Paper size is 10" x 24"

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Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker #1 - Collagraph of Small Male Woodpecker

A new addition to my bird series with attitude.  I haven't seen any of these small woodpeckers here in St. Louis, but it appears that it is possible. Apparently the red throat is the tell-tale sign that this is a male. As with my most recent Cardinal piece I printed four- to five-textured layers of color on the background.

The image size is 7.25" x 9.5"

Paper size is 9.25" x 11.5"

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Northern Cardinal #36 - Collagraph of Red Bird

This is a new variation of Mister Cardinal.  I needed to create a new black and white plate and tried out some different textures.  Obviously the background is darker and I have printed a number of layers of texture over the initial blue.  I may need to try printing another round of texture on the background, but this is it for the moment.  Please click on the image to get a larger view.

The image size is 9.25" x 7"

Paper size is 11" x 9"

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Chickadee on Green 1 - Original Collagraph

The image size is 6" x 9"

Paper size is 8.5" x 11"

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Out for a Stroll #13 - Collagraph of Wild Turkeys

I recently received a surprise in the mail.  The Art League of Hilton Head sent me a letter informing me that this collagraph received First Place in the "All Other" category (which basically includes printmaking and drawing) in their 2013 Biennale, a national juried exhibition.  The bonus was the nice check that was enclosed.  Believe me this doesn't happen very often.

Pretty in Pink #1 - Hand-Pulled Collagraph of Chica the Chihuahua

Chica the character.  Such a face.  What else can I say.

The image size is 9" x 6.75"

Paper size is 11.5" x 9"

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Blue Jays #1 - Collagraph of Large Songbird

Well it has taken me a while, but here are the "bullies" of the bird kingdom. I am going to try and mock this up with some color in the background.  If I come up with something I like I will post another version sometime in the near future.

The image size is 17" x 23"

Paper size is 19.5" x 25"

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Mortimer - Poodle Mix Dog

Well here's Mortimer.  I just met him the other day and he is a very sweet dog.  He looks to me to be a miniature golden doodle and was told that he is possibly a bichon mix.  Anyway I think my two black labs intimidated him a bit because he was very ready to leave.

The image size is 7" x 9.5"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

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