Here is a look at my most recent in-process print – a copperplate engraving. This is the first pure metal engraving I have done in five years. Still a lot of work to do (it measures 4″ x 3″).
Sneak Peek: a small portion of a new preparatory drawing for a woodcut started. The drawing is a refinement of a sketch executed while on a hike near Oak Creek, AZ.
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. Prints drying on my very expensive, high-tech drying rack.
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. This detail of the printed block will have to do until the ink dries and I can get a good scan.
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. Close up of the carved block.
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. Beautiful handmade Kitakata paper waiting to receive some velvety black ink!
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. The woodblock has been toned in preparation for carving. Let the carving commence!
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. Sketch executed during a hike in the White Tank Mountains. This drawing was slowly refined in preparation for translation into a woodcut.
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. Drawing is finished on the block!
In-process image of Balancing Boulders, White Tank Mountains. The image has been reversed and drawn onto the woodblock.
In-process copperplate engraving of Tom’s Thumb Butte in the McDowell Mountains.
Ryan Horvath 