Double Dippers, Smith River Canyon

As a child on our trips to the coast, I would press my face against the car window, trying to catch glimpses of deep green pools, far below the narrow winding road.  Last summer, the Smith River Alliance hosted me at their wonderful Rocky Creek Ranch.  Finally, I could dive into and explore that river.  I tried to capture the translucent green of those deep clear waters the attitude of the American Dippers that nest along the canyon walls. There are two! This print was done for the benefit the Smith River Alliance. 

Each “Creative Print” is an original. The inking and hand pulling processes are labor intensive, contributing lovely individual differences and insuring a small edition size. Prints are wrapped in archival paper, and placed in tubes for shipping. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.  (Framing is not available at this time.)

Print size 24x18 , Image size 19x13
©2018, edition of 24
Reduction woodblock print using two plates,
15 ink colors printed on BFK Rives warm white