Nature Photography, Photography, Printmaking

Violet and Lilac

Last week, I printed the Sisters of Mercy linocut with the violet ink tinted with white. It's on a pale blue Japanese paper with long fibres that I like. Then, on the weekend, I was out of town in Prince Edward County in Ontario. The countryside was filled with lilacs--lining the roads and lanes and… Continue reading Violet and Lilac

Printmaking

Final Proof–Sisters of Mercy

I have finally returned to the block print inspired by Leonard Cohen's Sisters of Mercy. Though at first glance this proof looks the same as the earlier one, I have added a few details to the mouths and hands that I felt were needed. And I'm happy with the results. The ink I've been using on… Continue reading Final Proof–Sisters of Mercy

Printmaking

Lino and Leonard

After Leonard Cohen died, I remembered an interview I heard a few years ago with the Iranian Canadian journalist, Maziar Bahari. He had been imprisoned in Iran and falsely accused of being a spy. He was subjected to torture and didn't know if he would live or die. One night, he had a dream that… Continue reading Lino and Leonard

Photography, Poetry, Writing

Leonard Cohen

The great great poet and song writer Leonard Cohen died yesterday. I was very fortunate to see and hear him perform a few years ago in Toronto when he filled a stadium with fans of all ages.  He and the musicians with him gave the most generous long gracious show. This is in remembrance of… Continue reading Leonard Cohen