This is the Year of the Rooster, specifically, a Fire Rooster year.
people, wake up. (2017) Katie Argyle - linocut on canson card, edition of 45. |
For several years I participated in a Chinese New Year print exchange through
Proof Gallery in Toronto. After many years, they cancelled their event.
Theresa Martin, Kansas City, USA - the print was mailed as a postcard |
I looked for another exchange and found a Year of the Rooster exchange through the mail.
Stephanie Chao, Laguna Niguel, California, USA |
This was on Baren Forum which is a great printmaking resource aimed
toward woodblock printmakers but definitely open to other fine art printmakers.
Take a look at their site! Wow.
Frank Trueba, Felton California, USA - super interesting information printed on the back |
I signed on to exchange new year greetings.
There are 30 of us and we made and edition of prints/cards for each other.
copper etching over linoblock with chine colle - not sure who the artist is...? |
On the list are a few Canadians, one from the UK, one from Italy and
one from Tasmania. The rest are located in the United States of America.
Sonia Jensen - clever two sided rooster card |
So far I have received 7 of 29.
Monica Bright, Star, Idaho, USA |
Many more to look forward to.
Calvin Carlisle, Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
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