Sweetgum

The inspiration for this print began last spring when the universe kept placing sweetgum balls in my path. Also at this time I came across a call to artists for proposals for a project called the BIGINK. The BIG INK was started by Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet to inspire greater public appreciation of large-scale woodblock printmaking. They travel the country with their giant press printing local artists' woodblocks. I have always wanted to try making a woodcut and to work large. So I was excited when my proposed sweetgum woodcut was accepted to the BIGINK. In September of 2019 I went to the Columbus Cultural Arts Center and had an incredible time printing with six other printmakers and Lyell and Carand. I eventually hand-burnished 6 more prints at home.   For more images and further details about the process click the blog links below:

Sweetgum Woodcut - Carving

Sweetgum Woodcut - BIGINK

Sweetgum Woodcut - Final Print

Video

The video shows the sweetgum woodcut going through the BIGINK’s “Big Tuna” press.

For more videos about the process click the topics below:

Sketching Carving1 Carving2 Inking Adding a Chop

the Sweetgum Print (ARTIST PROOF) is available for purchase.
 

Sweetgum Woodcut-Stonehenge Paper

This woodcut was printed using oil-based ink on cotton paper.  This is a one-color limited edition print.

Edition Size: 6
Quantity Available: 0
Dimensions: 39''W x 43''H
Price: $850

Sweetgum Woodcut - Artist Proof on Japanese Masa Paper

This woodcut was printed using oil-based ink on Japanese Masa paper. It is an artist proof printed at the BIG INK.

Quantity Available: 0
Dimensions: 39’’Wx43’’H

Price: $750