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Edge of Salt Marsh is a series of hand printed woodcuts and because they are hand printed each one is different. When you apply more ink and press firmly you get a solid imprint. When you apply less ink and press gently you get a lovely texture. To make this series even more special I hand printed free-flying ducks in the margin.
Because no two are the same in either texture or colour the Edge of Salt Marsh prints are classed as variable edition prints (V/E).
How I printed the Edge of Salt Marsh
- I carved 3 woodblocks. You carve woodblocks in reverse so it takes a bit of thought (text can be really challenging).
- You take multiple test prints to highlight high spots and unwanted marks.
- When satisfied with the carving you can begin the printing process. I wanted a graduated background colour so inked up a blank woodblock to get a light to dark effect.
- After the background ink had dried I was ready to ink up the master woodblock.
- I printed this on top of the background colour before repeating the process with the remaining 2 blocks.
I used fade-resistant inks on acid-free paper so the prints will stand the test of time.
EDGE of SALT MARSH portfolio
The colours vary from mainly magenta and cyan in Gallery 1 . . .
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Print no. 1 -
Print no. 11 SOLD -
Print no. 9 SOLD -
Print no. 16
. . . to more cyan than magenta in Gallery 2
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Print no.12 -
Print no. 10 SOLD -
Print no. 17
. . . then more cyan and black in Gallery 3
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Print no. 4 -
Print no. 2 SOLD -
Print no. 3 SOLD -
Print no. 7 SOLD
. . . and finally more black than cyan giving a predominantly monotone effect in Gallery 4.
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Print no. 13 -
Print no. 14 -
Print no. 15 -
Print no. 5 SOLD
I hope you enjoy this series of woodcuts.
For other series please visit HAND PRINTED WOODCUTS