I started with a banner(tiny -- cut from an eraser). I plan to stamp it on to tags.
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Then I graduated to doing a portrait of my puppy. It is very "Andy". Especially the movement created with those uncut lines in the background. (This one is made from soft cut linolem. It's about 2"x3"
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After the girls left, I was still itching to do more, so I tried a self portrait. Oops, I cut the line away that was the side of the neck. But I'm still pretty happy with it. I'll try some more this weekend.....
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9 comments:
Beautiful work! I love carving rubber stamps...it's sort of amazing to start with a block and then get a cool image in the end to reuse!
Wow they turned out so amazing! Have a great Easter weekend!
Sandy xox
Love your carvings, especially the Andy and your self portrait. I remember doing linoleum prints in high school but haven't tried to carve my own stamps since then. Although I have all the materials and tools.
As my mother used to say: "Super darling!" You make me want to get back to carving. (Not that I ever did that much).
Love them! I've gotta have a go.....
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You did very well; I'm really impressed. The last time I tried this, I cut more out of me than out of the eraser.
I LOVE Andy! Both the carving and the real doggie.
The face is fab too. That's what I wanted to carve but I chickened out... must try it soon. (who cares about the neck; it still looks great).
I LOVE LOVE the sp handcarved stamp...I have always wanted to do one.You inspire me
What a roll you were on. I love the self portrait - as well as your other two masterpieces. Happy long weekend and Easter! xo
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