The Astronomer

The Astronomer, 2011

Oil on canvas

28" x 32"

A return to painting after a long haitus. It was the prints of the same theme of a figure(s) adrift in a small boat with just a telescope that allowed me to quickly evolve this idea to what I've done here. I've been quite interested in astronomy lately and have been fascinated by recent celestial discoveries. I do think we've entered into a golden age on that front.

Untitled (figures adrift)

Untitled, 2011

Linoleum cut on paper, artist proof

6 3/4" x 11 1/4"

Untitled, 2011

Linoleum cut on paper,from 1 plate, artist proof

6 3/4" x 11 1/4"

These prints (among others) were made from 1 plate. Since the plate was altered so a second color could be added, there can be no reprint of the image. Since no formal edition was made, only the artist proofs' exist. I enjoy working this way as I feel it brings the printmaking process closer to drawing. No titles presented themselves for this series as the right ones, so for now they have none.

Adam, 2011

Saturn, 2011

Linoleum cut on paper, from 3 plates, Artist Proof

11 1/4" x 6 3/4"

Saturn, 2011

Saturn, 2011

Linoleum cut on paper, from 2 plates, Artist Proof

11 1/4" x 6 3/4"