11x14 Jackrabbit block print

Printed on 11x14, soft white, heavyweight, acid-free watercolor paper

Jackrabbits are one of my favorite animals. Part rabbit, part deer, part kangaroo, they're like magical creatures of the desert. I'm always thrilled when I see one. This carving was based on 2 photos I took on trips to West Texas.

**I used to offer different colors of background paper, but simplified it to my favorite: a warm white. If you're ordering this to match a previous print you've purchased from me and want to make sure it's the same paper, please get in touch with me and I'll help you out! liz@thewonderfuladventure.com

What is block printing/relief printing?

I use a soft, rubbery block to carve the relief of the design I want to print. What's carved away becomes the negative space, where ink is not going to make an impression on paper. I use water-based ink and you can feel the raised markings- it's very tactile. For now I do not have a press, I use body weight and a baren to press the design onto the paper. I kind of love doing work that I could still do without electricity!