Bonnie Murray Collagraphs at Farm Table through February 17, 2020

Widget #1 - Original Collagraph of Sleeping Cat

I guess I have been preoccupied with other things these days.  This is a portrait of my sister's cat started 6 months ago and finally completed about a month ago. I shot the photo last year during my annual visit to the east coast. I loved the pose and all those crazy polka dots.
I managed to ship a Widget collagraph to the Rappahannock Art League in order for it to be included in their 2016 Labor Day Show. Ironically the piece won a blue ribbon and a cash prize. Pleasant surprise.

This collagraph measures 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

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Dragonfly #2 - Original Collagraph

I thought I would try creating another dragonfly.  I have experimented with other colors using tissue paper.  When I complete the print I'll put it up.  I think I like the other color variation better.

This collagraph measures 9.25" x 13"

Paper size is 12" x 15"

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Sneak Preview at Lillian Yahn Gallery (Todd Reigle and Bonnie Murray)

It's definitely quite a mix of work.  I hope this motivates
some of you to venture out to Winghaven on July 14th. 
Thanks to Diane for all her help!

Lillian Yahn Gallery (New Work by Bonnie Murray and Todd Reigle)

For anyone interested, my husband, Todd and I will be hanging a show at the Lillian Yahn Gallery this coming Saturday.  Opening reception is July 14 from 4 - 6PM. Let's hope it's not 115 degrees!

Stepping Out at the Beach #1 (Collagraph of Baby Stilt)

Here's the color version of this guy.
Image size: 7.25" x 9.5". Paper size: 9.5" x 11.5".
Printed on arches cover white paper.

As the Crows Fly #1 (Original Collagraph of Birds)

Cornell Lab of Ornithology was seeking photos and artwork for their "Flights of Fancy" Challenge.  This is what I came up with.  The image size is 12" x 17.5" and is printed on Arches Cover White Paper.

Purple & Blue Butterfly #2 (Hand-Pulled Collagraph)

Image size:  7" x 7"

Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Green & Pink Butterfly #1 (Hand-Pulled Collagraph)

Image size:  7" x 7"

Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Barred Owl on Green #2 (Hand-Colored Collagraph)

I've experimented with a number of versions of this guy and at this point I like this one the best.  

The image size of this original, hand-pulled, hand-colored, collograph of a barred owl measures 9.25" x 7" 

Paper Size: 11.5" x 9" 

Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Each print is signed and numbered

Varied Edition

Carolina Wren 4 (Collagraph of Bird)

I created this wren initially with the intent to print only in black and white.  I decided to add some color to this and see what would happen.  So here it is.  I kind of like it.  The image size is 6" x 9".

Tree Sparrow #3 & #5 (Collagraph of Bird by Bonnie Murray)

Tree Sparrow #5

Tree Sparrow #3

Above are two more versions of this guy.  Not sure which one I like best.

Tree Sparrow (Art, Printmaking, Collagraph of Bird)

This is the second stage of the printing process.  I decided to try something new this time.  I printed some of the color first and then printed the black textures on top.  I think this lends itself well for this subject matter.  Don't know that I would like it with my still life work.  I have been experimenting with other ways of doing this so I will post those in the coming days.

Stage one - I just printed the color first.

This is the plate for the black part of the printing process.

Image size:  7.25" x 9.5"

Paper size:  9.5" x 11.5"

The Mysterious Dragonfly

The image size of  this collagraph measures 12.5" x 19".  This guy caused me some problems.  I originally wanted this to be a black and white image.  I liked the texture on the background but

knew it would cause me problems and it did.  It was just too much so I tried to tone the background back a bit which you can see below.  I was still not happy and decided to add color. That too was a challenge.  Anyway you can see the progression thus far.

Black is Back 2 (Black and White Collagraph of Crows)

The crows disappeared for a couple of years, but they are definitely back now. There must be a family living nearby in the woods because they have been spending a lot of time in my yard these days. They have even been hanging out at the bird feeder. That's a new one. A few summers ago they would battle the squirrels for pears on our pear tree. I can remember seeing them hanging upside down trying to pull the pears from the tree. Quite a sight. I guess it was time for me to pay closer attention and create a piece of artwork with them as my focus.

Image size:  13" x 17.5"

Paper size:  15.5" x 19.5"

Dusk #2 (Print, Art, Collagraph, Labrador Retriever)

The image size of this original, hand-pulled, hand-colored, black & white collograph of a labrador retriever measures 6" x 9.5" (15.2 cm x 24.1 cm)
Paper Size: 8.5" x 11.5" (21.6 cm x 29.2 cm)
Printed on Arches Cover White Paper
Each print is signed and numbered
Edition Size: 20
All images © Bonnie Murray 2010

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My sister captured this wonderful Lab while he was propped up on a fence. He looks very much like one of my labs and I just had to do something with this photo. I may do another larger version of this which would include the fence rail on top. I think there's something interesting with the rail on top and bottom.

Stilt #4 (Print, Fine Art, Collagraph of Water Bird)

There was something about the simplicity of this guy that got my attention.  When I was cutting the bird out of the background I thought I would use the texture that I would normally discard and create an abstract version (which you can see in the following post).  Anyway I don't know that my abstract version was particularly successful, but I did learn some things.  The image size of this collagraph measures 15" x 7".

Stilt on Circles #3 (Print, Fine Art, Collagraph) fourth stage

I printed another round of yellow ink to subdue the background somewhat.  In the process it killed some of the vibrancy of the color too.  I may have to come back in with more color . . . not sure.

Three Strawberries

This is a monotype I did for a possible project for my sister.  I thought I would post them since they are kind of fun.  I have been working on a couple of paintings and some collagraphs which I will be posting in the next couple of days.

Bruno #2 (Collagraph of Labrador Mix)

I was commissioned to do a portrait of Bruno . . . I think he looks like quite a character.

Collagraph on Arches Cover White Paper

Image Size: 9.25" x 7" ©2010
Edition Size: 20
Each print is signed and numbered.

This one is sold but there are more so if you are interested in purchasing please email me.