Rattle Snake

linoblock prints

This series of prints depicts a dessert rattlesnake curled up in the sand ready to strike. I was experimenting with the multi-layer printing process and gradients in this series of prints. My favourite part of the print was the bright, saturated colours that were printed over the soft sandy colours underneath, I think it really makes the snake pop off the page.

the process

Each print consists of 3 individually printed layers. The multi-registration process was a challenge to work with but eventually became easier over time, it definitely taught me a lot about patience and my work ethic. 

Carved linocut block

First printed layer in pale pink

Second printed layer in yellow

Second printed layer in pink

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