After a long slumber my Etsy Shop is live again. I’ve brought back the 4×6 in (10.1×15.2 cm) linocut block prints of H.P. Lovecraft, Cthulhu, Dagon and Hastur, as well as a reduced price for the full set of 4.
Please find the link in the header.
Stay Curious,
Christine
A friend that is far more capable than myself in all things has let me borrow her portable hand-press.
I’ve spent the last few days building a stock and burning through all of my 4″ x 6″ (about 10 x 15 cm) craft paper. After using it and learning how to limit my mistakes/misprints I am having a hard time seeing myself going back to trying to do this via rolling-pin.
I hope to get sets of these Lovecraftian prints up on my shop shortly.
These were a surprising hit at APExpo last year. We came home at the end of day 1 and I spent a few hours hand printing more for the next day. I came home from the show with only 3 sets left, 2 of those were reserved.
I recently made this H.P. Lovecraft quote. I’m pretty happy with it, though I don’t expect the same level of success.
Lastly, I plan to make a set of medieval-type battle banners. The finished product should be about 14″ x 8″ (about 35.5 x 20 cm) silver ink on black fabric. Below is the first test print. Some cleanup still needs to be done, but I’m into it.
If you’re a person that finds painting, RPG minis or crafting to be cathartic or zen, I suggest trying lino carving and printing. It’s a really great thing to clear an anxious mind.
Stay Curious,
Christine
The theme of today’s post is prototypes.
Firstly, I have a (5th)Lovecraft lino cut blockprint I’m working on. My new green ink is an odd consistency and I think I need to try some new techniques and edits before it’s ready. Also, I’m working on some 1.5 inch tall (3.8 cm) prehistoric sculptures. They’re not quite right yet, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I’m also working on some mystical heraldry banner designs. They’re going to be about 7×12 inches (17.8×30.5 cm) silver or grey ink on black fabric. I’m still working over the designs, but I should be able to start carving the lino block for the goat design this weekend.
I also have some temporary tattoo designs in the works, but I’d like to save those until I have the full sets complete. I am in the process of expanding my convention line up this year.
As always Instagram usually has my current projects updates @creatrixchris
Stay curious my friends,
Christine
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