a burst of woodland creatures

Inspired by my wanderings in and out of the Oregon wilderness and backcountries. Inspired by spring. Inspired by warm tones and the joy of carving lino and having some fun once in a while.

It's been a brilliant morning so far - the sun has just burst through the cloud layer here in Portland, and the dandelions are popping up like mad all over the yard. We've had some pretty heavy rains over the past few days, interspersed with bouts of cool spring sun. Despite the cold weather, the rhubarb is almost ready for pie.

I should be starting my vegetable garden, but I'm totally not ready.

Instead, I print. Green, spring fir. Bears. Paper. A celebration.

interlude

I've been seeing signs of spring all over Portland, reminding me of how lucky we are here in this waterlogged rainforest as I hear reports of feet of snow on the eastern seaboard. I think I saw cherry blossoms on a tree on my commute to work the other day...

I'll be at OCAC all day today, working late to help with a school community dinner in the book arts department this evening. But I'm hoping to sneak into my print shop later tonight.

Helping me get through my long day:

Electrelane; The Power Out
Kate Bush; Hounds of Love
Bonny "Prince" Billy sings Greatest Palace Music

What are you listening to?