Here is my new linocut print, The Story Begins. I used Speedball printing inks which always go on speckely when printed over other layers of ink. I quite like the effect because I want the image to capture a strange middle space between reality and fiction where things are fragmented and disolve if you look straight at them. In this space, you think you know what is what, but if you begin to ponder you may start to doubt. There can always be a surprise ending...but that is the case with reality too.
Hope you like it : )
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Ann Mackay
4/26/2013 10:47:28 pm
Your print is beautiful, Laurel! I love the way that the trees and animals are silhouetted 'cos it makes them seem mysterious and otherworldly. You can sense the adventure these kids are about to have!
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Laurel Martin
4/27/2013 02:57:41 pm
Thanks so much Ann! You know I had a lot of doubts about this print, so I really appreciate your positive feedback!!
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Kim
4/29/2013 01:36:00 am
I. love. this. Seriously, when are you going to start illustrating Children's Books?!
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Laurel
4/29/2013 03:05:58 am
Aww, Thanks Kim. Competition is fierce for illustration. Maybe I'll make my own book someday : )
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