Work in Progress: Lotus Block and Proofs

I'm thrilled to be included in the upcoming Women's Invitational Exhibition (September 17th - October 30th) at Traillworks in Newton, NJ. Jennie Traill Schaeffer invited several women artists to create works of art inspired by the play Susan Goodell's play Hope Throws Her Heart Away, which will be performed Tri-State Actors Theater at Traillworks on Saturday, September 24th.

Here is one of the pieces I'm working on for the show:
First Block (12" x 16")
First Proof of the key block, which I then transferred to 3 other blocks
Quinacridone Magenta
Oxide Green
Green and Magenta Printed
The same proof as above, with the black key block printed on top. The background black looks really rich because it is layered over green and magenta.

My next step is to bring some light into the print. I carved another green block, so I will be able to break up some of the green areas into light and dark. I will be proofing that combination next. I'd also like to bring more light into the magenta areas, and I'm considering whether to carve away or attempt a rainbow roll.