School Growth

When both of these smaller block were completed, my first project with them was to completely print a left and right page spread of a 9" x 12" sketchbook, for a final page that was 12" x 18".  At that time, the main color for this massive school of fish was silver in a combination of primary blue and aqua blue water.  I wish I still had that image to share here because it looked very much like the view over the bridge.  Combining the smaller blocks helps the school grow and looks very natural.

Relief blocks #1 and #2, combined - Ranger black ink on Strathmore mixed media paper.

Fortunately the size of the carved fish reliefs are close enough that they can look like they are part of the same school.  In fact, they are so close that they do not easily lend themselves to creating depth or distance.  On a larger printing surface it is possible to stagger their placement, however,and make their grouping look a little more natural than this "line-up."

Below, the colored version is a little whimsical, but the perfect example of modifications that can be made to the original relief print. 

Snook relief blocks #! and #2 - Ranger black ink and watercolor paint on Strathmore mixed media paper.

Wouldn't this make a great background sheet for a print like the trout (from an earlier post,) or a Snook of the trout proportions?