Alex Orgren Andover, New Jersey USA

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'Cattails'

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Alex Orgren (Andover, NJ, USA)
“Cattails”


Block: 7 colors on 6 shina blocks, 13 drops on average
Ink: Guerra pigment dispersions, Akua Kolor (black only)
Paper: Nishinouchi, some Yamaguchi
Edition: open

I chose a new challenge for each exchange.  This time it was to attempt more of a loose, free style.  I took some anatomical liberties with the subject to facilitate this goal.  This is also the first bokashi I've done for an exchange.
My original concept didn't include a keyblock, but color test drawings looked better with it, so I carved one anyway.  I liked how it printed, also.  The image doesn't pop out as well without the keyblock.

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