Took my first printmaking class since high school this semester. Here is my first linocut project. I used the brand "Easy-to-cut" linoleum, which actually lived up to its name -- I cut myself quite frequently while working on this. Definitely would recommend this over anything I've used before, especially for other beginners.
Below is my first piece 8 by 10 (I scanned a test print so the ink tone is not too great but you get an idea of the design). Came out okay. I was a little disheartened when I remembered the old man didn't have a fishing pole in the book which is sort of key to the plot but... oh well, my rendition. I don't really like the wood grain on the boat and I would change other things if I redid this.
Below is my pen and ink drawing I made this weekend to transfer to a copper plate for my first attempt at etching. I was channeling Beatrix Potter. I etched into the plate today. It doesn't look quite right so we'll see how it compares to my original sketch. If I can get this to work I'd love to do a bunny series -- the plate I'm etching into is only 3 by 4.
Cute country design, this looks so eclectic, hard to believe this is from the 40's.
This room design is fantastic, it's my favorite I think -- maybe it's just the chairs. 
Just picked up some similar yellow chairs but I've given up on finding that table. The color scheme here is great too.
Cute Jack and Jill bathroom!! Also check out the wallpaper-- how ridiculous!
