Stamp Creation

The intricacy of printmaking, makes it such a beautiful art form. The ability to intricately and carefully carve something out once and be able to create any multitude of stamp printed creations from that piece is astonishing to me. The detail and accuracy to have with the carving tool, knowing that one mistake can throw off the balance being achieved in the piece is vital.  

Through my exploration with stamp carving, I've made countless mistakes on lino blocks. Each time reminding myself to go slow and verify that what I'm carving is meant to be the negative space. It's such a different headspace that typical creation, where what you're manipulating on the page or medium becomes the positive space of the artwork. 

Currently, my fixation with stamp carving is styled similar to traditional tattoos. Embracing the bold lines and smooth curves of the designs, creating memorable pieces that can be printed together onto an art piece or hold their own beauty separately.