Descending Crows #3 - Original Collagraph

I was commissioned to create this collagraph for a client several years ago. The version I did at that time had a gradated orange to yellow background.  I had a couple of black and white versions sitting around and decided to see what would happen if I worked with cooler colors.  I think there are about 8 different layers of color and texture on this background.  It just took a long time to get it to a place that seemed to work.

Image size is 17.5" x 11.5"

Paper size is 21" x 13.5"

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University City Public Library - September 12, 2014

Marianne Pepper and I hung our work last Tuesday.  Thankfully Diane Papageorge helped hang mine . . . otherwise I might still be there.  This is one view of the gallery space.  The flag bunting was a part of the Lincoln exhibit that was up prior to our show so that should be coming down any day.  The work will be up through September 29 with an opening reception this Friday, September 12, from 6 -8PM. (Gallery is on the second floor.)

The Call #1 (Hand-Pulled Collagraph of Crow)

I kind of killed myself to get these done in time

to submit to a competition.

Above are the first two versions of this crow.

I have at least one more in the works.

The image size of each on is 16" x 24"

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.

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"