Woodblock Print: Lotus, Three Stages

Title: Lotus, Three Stages
Paper: Magnani Pescia, 14" x 18"
Image Size: 12" x 16"
Block: Shina--4 blocks
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: 50

This woodblock print is now on display in the Women's Invitational Exhibition (September 17th - October 30th) at Traillworks in Newton, NJ. I chose to show the lotus in three stages (buds, seeds, blossoms), echoing the three life stages represented in the play Hope Throws Her Heart Away.

In my last post, I said I wanted to bring more light into the print. I carved a second green block to create more variety in the green areas. I also carved away some areas of the flower to keep pure white. I then inked the magenta block and wiped away areas where I wanted a softer light. Below is a detail of the print before the final layer of black was printed.