Makery is part of the human experience.

I spend a lot of time creating virtual things. Makery lets me escape the virtual world, combining the tactile with imagination and problem solving. It’s cathartic, like cooking, but generally less edible. I don’t work enough in the real world, but when I do it is usually satisfying.

Linocut: lines and texture

I made a quick print this weekend based on a few drawings I was working on last week. The idea was to make a block print look like a sketch, and to use background lines as a textural element.

Lego prints: block printing without carving

We tried something new on art day recently: printing with Lego. It has potential, even if it’s a bit of a pain to clean up.