Rocky Raccoon - Original Linocut Print by Andrea Lauren

Printing my Rocky Raccoon one-color linocut.  The process involves: 1. Transferring the image to the block with carbon paper - always have to double check that the image is reversed.  2.  Carve the block in front of something good on Netflix (lately I've been enjoying Inspector Frost and Doc Martin).  3.  Inspection from the cat.  4.  Print the block - this is a multi-day process of making sure the block is flat, the paper is cut, the ink is ready, and the print rack is free.  5.  Enjoy the hard work.  

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Two Foxes Illustration by Andrea Lauren

This year I've been very fortunate to have access to a printmaking studio here on the UWS.  I've been spending most days in the studio experimenting with different forms of printmaking: Etching, Collagraph, Relief Printing, Aquatint, and Stone Lithography.  One of my favorite types has been collagraphs.  This 9 x 12 piece combines a collagraph plate with gouache hand-painting in a small edition of four pieces.  This will be one of 12 new works for a group show in Brooklyn next month.

'The Foresters' - Music and Animal Illustration by Andrea Lauren

Here's a new piece I've been putting together: 'The Foresters.'  I am liking the color gradient from dark to light and these bears are particularly jolly.

I am also a huge sucker for Piazzolla's music. Check out this great ensemble piece.

On The Water - Illustration by Andrea Lauren

I just finished up a new painting this week!



It's a sweltering hot day today in NYC so it is really feeling like summer finally. I'm looking forward to spending some time outdoors this weekend and getting in to the swing of summer in the city.