"Flores" Holiday Linocut Print

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.

This year I was determined to print early and not to overdue it.  I ended up printing almost 150 prints over 5 different days...all before Thanksgiving!  After they were dry I spread them all out on the basement table and had a photoshoot.

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