This is another one of the recent pieces I’ve done, again combining part of an old linocut with stamps and gouache paint. This is the first work in which I included stamps that I printed right on the board.
It took me a long time to see what might be emerging in the work. I saw the central fish first, but much of the piece was unformed for quite a while. When the green and pink fish finally emerged, they reminded me of childhood paintings.
As I work, I’ve started paying attention to light, dark and medium hues. I learned to focus on this in textile courses I took when I was doing fibre art work. I find that photographing the work on my phone and doing a quick edit to a black, white and grey image helps me see what’s going on and not only be caught up with the colours I’m using.
Here’s the full work plus a close up:
P.S. My apologies to the birds who don’t want to be ignored!
Arts of May 
Beautiful colours and I can sense the textile connection
Thank you. Your comment got me thinking that if the piece were a textile, it would be an appliqué.
Loving the idea of using linocuts & acrylics together – looks amazing. I’m trying to think of the name of that Cuban artist ( reminds me of your work above)….
Thank you. If you remember the Cuban artist’s name, please let me know.