Josean Rivera

Art and such…a collection of past and present work

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2013 started off on a roll (pardon the pun).  I had been previously making some simple block prints (mainly examples that I’d use in class) which I’d make stickers out of, but I hadn’t really worked seriously with lino blocks since college.

Older blocks from 2012
Older blocks from 2012
Stickers
Stickers

Getting some new blades motivated me to work detailed again.  My first couple prints were more studies than anything, making block print versions of several drawings/paintings I had done previously.

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Dino Saint

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Madonna and Child

The Prophet

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More blocks are upcoming, And these are all currently available through Etsy!
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  1. tootonesbored Avatar

    Please feel free to upgrade my “like” to a “love”… was scrolling thru this post whilst eating lunch… mouth agape with wonder…. exit stage-down one mouthful of sandwich… must learn to chew and be amazed!
    Beautiful work.

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    […] This was a fun block to carve, and the subject matter is reminiscent of  a lot some of my older work.  Dürer made several woodcuts of St Christopher throughout his life, which made deciding a bit […]

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