Window Cat - Woodblock Print

Artist: Elaine van Dyk
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Window Cat - Woodblock Print

Photograph of the original print.
January 2009
Size of original print is 22.5cm x 30cm

This is a reduction woodblock print which involved 6 passes (6 separate colour passes) and Chine Collé. A combination of oil-based and water-based inks were used.

First colour printed directly on Zerkall Etch 250g, with subsequent colours over Chine Collé (Japanese Tissue Paper used for the Chine Collé).

Because this was a reduction process, the original block is completely destroyed and no further prints can be run from that block. One Artist’s proof and one final original remain from this process.

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Window Cat - Woodblock Print by Elaine van Dyk

Susan Grissom

this is beautiful work Elaine.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you, Susan…..much appreciated.
Anne van Alkemade

it is so lovely Elaine. Beautiful work indeed.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Hi Anne, thank you very much for your encouraging feedback.
Marilyn Brown

Fantastic Elaine and it’s great to see you printmaking again!!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks Marilyn. It’s wonderful to have some time for artwork again! Visitors are great, but personal time shuts down during their stay(s).......
AnitaInverarity

Simply love this Elaine- Woodcuts and Lino just fascinate me (I love the effect). I like how the sweet kitty comes out of the shadows and the whole comp is very creative (wonderful) xxxx
Elaine van Dyk replied

What lovely feedback, Anitainverarity – thank you so much.
Carol-Anne Kozik

Beautiful work – has a sort of exotic and oriental feel to it. I mean this as a compliment xxx
Elaine van Dyk replied

Hi TwirlyAngel. Your compliment is accepted in the positive light which it is given – thank you very much for input. It’s always interesting to see how others feel about my work and how they interpret it.
Sensiworld

Lovely work !
Elaine van Dyk replied

Sylvia, your comment is appreciated as always.
mawaho

So well balanced! A beautiful print.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Hi mawaho! Your encouraging comment is really welcome. Thanks heaps.
Sandra Chung

That is a beautiful piece of artwork. :)
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you so much for that lovely comment, Sandra.
Karin Taylor

i adorethis
Elaine van Dyk replied

I’m pleased to know this appeals to you, Karin, and I appreciate the feedback especially as I know how busy you are.
hugo

The colors are very striking and the prominent black shadow adds a sense of mystery. Cats tend to blend into their environment, especially when hunting, which I feel you have achieved through the green face and and body shadow blend. The cats body also tends to mirror the vase, good work!!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Wow, a lot of thought and observation went into this feedback, hugo. I really appreciate that. Thanks heaps.
MaryO

You’ve put such a great amount of energy and time into your beautiful print.
It radiates the love and care of your creative mind.
Love the expression on the cat’s face, it is full of feline joy and pleasure.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you for your very thoughtful feedback, MaryO, and I’m really pleased you see so much in this work.
Shanina Conway

Elaine this is stunning…really lovely work and I’m sorry I haven’t commented before but the bubble has been a bit flaky;)
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks, Shanina.
PS. please don’t apologise for not commenting, I understand. Apart from bubble flakiness, we are also all pretty busy these days and time is limited
Solomon Walker

love this artwork! beautiful, creative piece!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Hi Solomon, thank you – that is a very encouraging comment.
Bernd Jansons

Fabulous talent to create these, Elaine.
Elaine van Dyk

Thank you for your really lovely comment, Bernd. (I only wished I believed that much in myself – but I guess most of us lack some degree of self-conviction in the talent arena, otherwise we wouldn’t strive to improve!).
itzart

I love the fragmentary image; the Bird of Paradise flowers create stiking, vibrant shapes and the cat materialises, calm and aloof at the window. It all reveals itself with beautiful control.
Elaine van Dyk replied

What great critique from you, itzart – that of observation and insight. I really appreciate this sort of feedback so much. Thank you.
Marion Chapman

i love the colours and design in this one. they are always more valuable when you can never reproduce them.
Marion Chapman

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KazM

Catty colour well caught
Sense of movment finely wrought
Elaine van Dyk

Hi KazM – thanks for your lovely poetic response to my work.
Janis Zroback

Simply…I love this…I understand the process, though I have not done this particular one…I am so impressed with all the work involved in creating something so beautiful…
Elaine van Dyk replied

I appreciate your feedback so much, Janis. Thanks a million.
sonjas

Great work.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you sonjas.
hilarydougill

love this!!! beautiful artwork, beautifully rendered, gorgeous imagery and colours. hugsxxx
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you, Hilary. I’m so pleased this one appeals to you. Your words and encouragement are always welcome.
Hemalata

This is magnificent, Elaine, an inspiration to me as a beginning printmaker. The colours, design, and skill are awesome!
nadine henley

this is lovely, elaine!