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Title: Pulling Prints: Behind the Scenes of My Art Process 🎨🖤
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a print? Let me take you behind the scenes of my printmaking process!
There’s something magical about the moment when you pull a print from the block for the first time. After hours (or sometimes days!) of carving, inking, and preparing, that first reveal feels like opening a present you’ve been waiting for.
Here’s how it all comes together:
1️⃣ Carving the Design: Each line, curve, and detail is carefully carved into the block—whether it’s wood, linoleum, or PVC. It's meditative and creative all at
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