Saturday, January 12, 2008

radiate


While it might not look like it, this is actually based on a pre-Columbiam terracotta seal of a radiate sun. Bet you didn't expect me to go all pre-Columbian on you.


7 comments:

Anonymous said...

your 6-planets-in-Leo pal would enjoy seeing some such block...
there is Western astrology as well as Eastern, y'know.
Leo is ruled by the Sun.
Shine on.

Elin said...

That can be arranged.

Nix Muse said...

I really wish more people said things like, "I bet you didn't expect me to go all pre-Columbian on you."

I've been lurking but I wanted you to know you've inspired me to get back into block carving and print making.

Deborah Boschert said...

I am loving every single day and every single detail! Thank you so much for sharing. This sun reminds me a bit of the first swirly circle you showed. It would be interesting if you carved blocks that nested with each other or acted as a set, while still interesting as individuals. (Wait, maybe I should try that myself.)

Unknown said...

Elin, we do seem to be on a similar wavelength with our designs. I was quite surprised to see your recent birds. I have always been love with black birds & that is probably why I purchased your book without knowing the contents -- it had a black bird on the cover. I fell in love with black birds doing a painting last year & now I'm finding them in my newer pieces. Maybe I SHOULDN'T look at your blog!

I find carving my own stamps such a freeing thing to do & when I get stuck, I just carve some more or play with the stamps I have already made. I'm thinking of trying some spikey plants next.

Took said...

This sun is so striking and yet so simple. Another wonderful carving.

I have to finish moving into my studio one of these days...LOL. I know I can come up with some sort of use for all of my old carvings -- you are SUCH an inspiration, Elin!

Anonymous said...

ooh, thanks. I'll look forward to that (lion stamp). At some point. When deadlines &c yield somewhat.