Precis Orythia - Original Collagraph of Butterfly

This is the second of three butterflies I have been working on
for a client. It's lots of work, but worth the effort.

Image size is 22" x 22"

Paper size is 27" x 25.5"

If you have any questions please email me.

Precis Orythia on Gold - Original Collagraph of Butterfly

This is one of three butterfly pieces I have been working on for a client.
It's been fun playing with layers of color and texture.

Image size is 22" x 22"

Paper size is 27" x 25.5"

If you have any questions please email me.

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"

If you have any questions please email me.

Dragonfly 1 & 3 - Hand Pulled Collagraphs

I decided to modify the background of these dragonflies.
I thought the texture was a bit too much so it is now
subdued and the background color definitely makes
the dragonfly pop.

Image size: 12.5" x 19"
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

Precis Orythia on Green #2 (Collagraph of Butterfly)

I decided to try doing some butterfly collagraphs in a smaller size. 

This is the first version.  The background color is printed and

the butterfly is hand painted. There are two more color 

variations to come.

The image size is 7" x 7"

Printed on Arches Cover White Paper

Dragonfly

I came across this dragonfly in my backyard a few weeks ago.  When I saw him I ran back into the house to get my camera.  To my delight he was still there when I returned.  I shot several shots, but think this was the best one.  I then decided to do a collagraph based on this guy and you can see below what transpired.

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.