Friday, May 20, 2011

Wood Blocks and Peacocks


Look what I found! SoLo, one of our favorite shops is located in Solana Beach, CA. They carry a collection of handmade items, books, jewelry, paper goods, furniture, soaps, etc...from a small group of artists. And, sweet serendipity...they had a peacock wood block!

Such possibilities...what shall I make...pillows, tablecloths, a summer skirt!

Here is a cool video from India of how to use this woodblock in printing. Wouldn't it be fun to see this in person? I would love to see how the woodblock is made also....



I think I would like to carve out some designs of my own...that will have to be in a future post. -C