Some highlights of the process of 'Transcendence'. Not included is the work on the linoleum cut for the print on this piece. I will add that later. I did not take photos of my glass cutting that will have to wait until my next piece.
I really take my time picking out the perfect plywood for each piece. Some plywood actually has a layer of glue, a deep rich brown color that I like incorporating into the finished piece. Also, some rougher plywood can have interesting layers that are almost haphazard in the way they come out as I carve.
In 'Transcendence' I used a high quality 3/4" birch plywood and added framing to the back for hanging. I carved, then used a linoleum cut with oil base inks to print onto the wood. Layers of carving and painting, then carving deep to add the glass pieces. I do use different sanders to smooth out certain spots on my work. Of course time looking at the piece from a distance helps me tremendously. I added gloss varnish only to the areas I wanted to shine, giving it a wet look in just the right places.
I did not have the end result in mind when I began carving, allowing me to evolve with the ways the wood took to my different tools and strength...or lack of.
After I dusted this off I added the linoleum cut print and painted.
There is always that time of doubt in the process, isn't there?
Almost ready to add the glass.
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| 'Transcendence' by Randy Leibowitz Dean |
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