You've Got to be Kidding #1 - Original Collagraph

I saw this guy at a farm late last spring. Needless to say he had a lot of character so I thought I would attempt creating a collagraph of him as he peered over the fence. Arthur Osver would have called this print one of my "whipping posts" since I have modified the background many times. I think I will leave it here for now. On to something else.

This collagraph measures 7" x 9.25"

Paper size is 9" x 11.25"

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Blue Rockfish #2 - Mixed Media

After looking at several of the fish that I posted quite some time ago I decided I needed to take them farther.  I added more color & texture to the piece on the bottom. I thought the background needed more attention.  If you click on the fish you will get a larger view and will hopefully see some of the layers I have added. Originally colored tissue paper was glued to the paper prior to printing the plate composed of various textures to define the fish and the border (black ink).  Once that was established I printed multiple layers of texture on the border and most recently I printed several layers of color on the entire background.  More modified fish to come.

Image size is 12.5" x 20"

Paper size is 15" x 24"

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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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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"

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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"

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Resting Horse #1 (Original Collagraph)

The first of three horse pieces I plan on completing. I had a hard time with this one.  I am hoping the next two come together more easily.

Image size is 16" x 20"

Paper size is 18.5" x 21.5"

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Black-capped Chickadee on Orange #1 (original collagraph of bird)

If you are interested in more background information on this piece please read the information provided with the black and white version in the preceding post. Since I created a new plate for the black and white version I couldn't stop there.  I started with a yellow background and then created another plate to print an orange texture on top of the yellow. I found the orange to be a bit much so I created another plate and printed a yellow texture on top of the orange.

Image size is 6" x 9"

Paper size is 8.25" x 11"

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