Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Puzzle Progress: The Nature of Humans

The Nature of Humans


As sketching progresses I am mindful of all the "requirements" for the background image in one of these puzzle projects. 
1. The background image is merely a matrix for holding the images/ideas/concepts/interpretations of each individual participants and must remain just that: a humble and semi-transparent yet unifying background.
2. Size-wise, it will be rather large and sized according to paper (panel) size.
3. Although hinting at the theme, it must not superimpose itself to the detailed "puzzle pieces" but point to them; lure the viewer to the details as well as "hold up" on its own from a distance.
4. Large forms must be divisible into logical (or somewhat) puzzle pieces to accommodate individual contributions.

So far here is the image. I toyed with adding elements of nature like branches and leaves perhaps but thought that, in my interpretation, the design should be empty so that the artist contributors will define human nature in 60 different ways.
I left the background as bare earth in topographic rendering, bare human figures empty of everything and awaiting YOUR input.
Once transferred to big pieces of wood and carved, the design, like human nature, will change again. The individual contributions bring it to life!

Human.Nature. latest background image
Size approximately 40" x 52" (102 x 132 cm)
Small divisions within the figures represent roughly
the size, location and relationship of participant puzzle pieces



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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Puzzle#7: And so it begins...

Human.Nature.

Three days after I opened sign up and already a baker's dozen participants (that's 13). Confidently, I proceed to sketching. First, here is the info on the project:

Sketching

I announced that the image would be based on one of my prints, eons ago produced in large format as Oculus and later a smaller version named Fragile.

Well as you may know from previous puzzles there are some requirements for the larger images that will host participants "puzzle pieces." 
First the image has to be simple, much simpler. Second, it has to span the breadth of the panels. Third, it has to be divisible into tiny blocks (tiny as in 4-6 inches in diameter).

So the process of simplifying and all that proceeds and I now have a few versions to think about. I first eliminated extra "bodies" and kept the spirit of the print. Later I thicken the lines and then I darkened the background for a different look. Lastly I added some energy earth lines.

The overall size will be 40 inches x 52 inches so I have some resizing to do. But if I divide the resulting image into 4 panels (each 19x26, size of a sheet of paper) I can easily get 15 "puzzle pieces" in each. Total 60, mission accomplished!






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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Puzzle Print alert!


Launching another of these massive crazy projects, information page above or click on the Human.Nature. page tab on the menu (look above this post).  Read all about it!

Yeah, it's about time!
Here are images of previous puzzles

100 Acts of Kindness

The Great Cairn, one panel in my studio

City of the World print and book cover

The Fantastic Garden print



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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Going to a new home!

Thank you collectors

I have been lucky through the years that my artwork seems to find its way to new homes, sometimes slowly, sometimes in droves. These two just sold to someone who appreciates 25% off and apparently my figurative works! Very happy, thank you.

Lightseekers by Maria Arango Diener




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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

June SALE

Only on Etsy-1000woodcuts

Link: Click the SALE, no coupons to remember, no minimum, no limit EVER!




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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Shops

Having many shops has actually worked out quite well. Let me back up...
Once upon a time in 2020 I was all ready to set up my booth in Scottsdale when the show was shut down due to COVID. Yeah, I was IN Arizona, my hotel booked and pre-paid, trailer in tow...Ah well...the whole season done, successive shows canceled in the following weeks and I had a bunch of framed and matted stuff with nowhere to sell.



The strong survive and the clever adapt. That year I signed with Sellbrite, an inventory and online listing management software. I opened my own Shopify store now residing at 1000woodcuts.com, opened an eBay store cuz I love bargaining, started selling in Amazon Handmade and Google Shopping and of course, spruced up my Etsy shop. Also have Facebook and Instagram shops although they really just direct to Shopify.

Exciting!? Confusing?! Yep!!! but somewhat successful I must say. Sellbrite makes it all very manageable although it took me until the end of 2020 to set it all up. 

Just an FYI post. Here are the direct links:


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