The golden hills in the golden state of California are the inspiration for this woodblock print. The hills often don't seem to be very big, but they make the giant oaks look tiny.
Woodblock print - Oaks in Summer II
Rocks and Pines - woodblock print
Woodblock Print - Rocks and Pines
This is a scene from Garden of the Gods in Colorado. Having spent a lot of time in Colorado, I was inspired to make this print after seeing a painting of the scene by Swedish-born artist, Birger Sandzen, who painted throughout the American West in the early part of the 20th century.
Sandzen is known for his imaginatively colorful impressionistic style and his paintings have become widely sought-after. One of my favorite painters of the West. This print is 4.375" x 6.25", from an edition of 12.
All the Islands CD cover art
I recently finished this woodblock print for the cover of the debut album of the Minneapolis folk band, All the Islands. The album itself is titled Modern Man, and will be released later this month.
The print is a reduction print cut from Japanese Shina wood and is 5.5" square. Hand printed on Mingeishi Natural paper.
Two Trees, Central Park
Small reduction woodblock print of a view of Central Park in late fall. Sold out.
Tree on the Edge
The view across Lake Superior to Palisade Head in the distance, from the top of Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park. Sold Out.
Into the North
Into the North is an illustration from the children's book, If You Want to See a Caribou.
The story takes place in the northern region of Lake Superior. It's a two-block reduction print.
Way of Summer
A view of the Gallatin River between Big Sky and Bozeman in southwest Montana. This is a one block print with watercolor added after printing.
The River Runs
The Gallatin River; a narrow section as it flows north from its source in Yellowstone toward Bozeman.
Sunrise, Central Park
A cold, still, late-winter morning in Central Park; the Bow Bridge and upper east side buildings in the background and the rest of the city already in motion.
Hawk in Clouds
While hiking, I glanced up and this is what I saw. I'm still not sure what kind of hawk it was, but it was big, and against the blue and white, a striking sight.
Island of the Sky
A scene from a Boundary Waters canoe trip. The water was still and glassy enough, without a sound anywhere, that it was almost surreal to see the island and clouds perfectly reversed in the water. My print doesn't do it justice.
Wind and Wave
From the northeast side of Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park on the north shore of Lake Superior. When the waves are big they crash off the wall with dramatic sound and spray, and beautiful colors. Well worth the hike to see it.