This block from one of my images from Joshua Tree National Park was carved in the RV on a trip in January 2026. I stained the block blue to see the carving details as I carved. In the southwest we are known for clear intense blue sky and the carved block shows just what I wanted.
Someone online suggested to achieve this effect that I cut the block into two parts and ink each separately. Then only one print needs to be pulled..
Block cut apart and block inked up with Caligo Safe Wash Ink in the registration board.
I was pretty happy with the results after I figured out how to not move the paper so I didn’t get a weird edge.
It was very difficult to cut the linoleum apart and I would not recommend this for anything very detailed.
High Desert Harmony, edition of 5, image 8 x 6 inches, paper 12 x 9 inches, Speedball paper, Caligo Safe Wash ink.
I also reprinted the Desert Neighbors block and had much more success. The inking and printing, especially by hand, really takes practice. Maybe someday I will get press.
Desert Neighbors, image 8 x 6, Speedball paper 12 x 9, Caligo Safe Wash ink, mixed brown.