My love of flowers and folk patterns inspired this year's holiday linocut print. I was also excited to try printing metallic gold on a dark background. Below you can see my sketch (flipped) and the final carving.
The carving took me a couple hours. It is so relaxing to put on a podcast or music and work on it. I like to think the good energy of what I'm listening to works its way into the print.
George and I were also inspired to include a short poem about 2019 with each print.
I was thinking about why I make these prints every December. . . and the point to me is to spread a little joy. I wish I could send a handmade print to everyone! Although my back may not allow that, I can wish everyone who is reading this blog a very Happy Holiday and great joy in the coming year. Peace to You.
"The heart blooms in silence."
— Dhammadasa
— Dhammadasa
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