• Gathering Fireflies

    Gathering Fireflies

    14″ x 20″ Woodblock Print | 18″ x 24″ Strathmore 300 Paper
    Edition 16
    2025

    Barn owls are known for their silent flight, powerful talons, and distinct moon-shaped faces. This woodblock print, Gathering Fireflies, captures one of these stunning creatures in mid-flight. If you look closely, you’ll see the cherry wood grain used for printing the night sky, and how this delicate texture complements the owl’s wings in movement. These rapid marks convey a sense of motion: a challenge to achieve in a woodblock print.

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  • Quill

    Quill

    14″ x 20″ Woodblock Print | 18″ x 24″ Strathmore Paper
    Edition 24
    2025

    Quill looks sharp, with intricate patterns and a striking arrangement of barbs. The background, rendered in an evergreen forest hue, highlights the printing plate’s natural wood grain.

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  • Into Thin Air

    Into Thin Air

    14″ x 20″ Woodblock Print | 18″ x 24″ Paper
    Edition 23 | Proofs 3
    2024

    This woodblock print illustrates an Atlantic Puffin in mid-flight. The soft background creates a sense of depth, while the mark-making in the puffin’s body draws the eye inward to admire the small details. This piece may conjure illusions of the North Sea, and it is the perfect complement to any nature-themed room.

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  • Into Thin Air B&W

    Into Thin Air B&W

    10″ x 12″ Woodblock Print | 15″ x 21″ Japanese Paper
    Edition 19
    2024

    This woodblock print illustrates an Atlantic Puffin in mid-flight. The mark-making in the puffin’s body draws your eye inward, letting you get lost in striking details. The black-and-white variant of Into Thin Air distills the energy of its color counterpart, making it ideal for those who desire a monochromatic piece that will complement any decor.

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  • Arctic Helix

    Arctic Helix

    I was inspired to create this artwork after learning that scientists have limited knowledge about narwhals and only recently recorded their vocalizations at length. My piece depicts two narwhals entwined, one framed by ice and the other by water. It is a poetic interpretation of the ongoing impact of climate change on marine wildlife.

    Lyell Castonguay designed, carved, and printed this original artwork. Ink is applied to a carved wooden block and hand-pressed onto Japanese Moon Peach paper. Multiple carved blocks layer colors, resulting in a dramatic effect. The artist signed, titled, and numbered the edition in pencil below the image.

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  • Theory of Mind

    Theory of Mind

    I was inspired to create this work after reading that Magpies recognize their reflection in a mirror. Their ability suggests the theory of mind, which attributes mental states such as beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, and knowledge, among others, to oneself and others. Magpies join an elite group of animals, including Elephants and Dolphins, admired for their brains and beauty.

    Lyell Castonguay designed, carved, and printed this original artwork. Ink is applied to a carved wooden block and hand-pressed onto Japanese Moon Peach paper. The artist signed, titled, and numbered the edition in pencil below the image.

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  • Hybrid One

    Hybrid One

    Date: 2017
    Edition: 9
    Proofs: 2
    Size: 22″x20″ (including margins)

    Lyell Castonguay designed, carved, and printed this original artwork. Ink is applied to a carved wooden block and hand-pressed onto Stonehenge paper. Multiple carved blocks layer colors, resulting in a dramatic effect. The artist signed, titled, and numbered the edition in pencil below the image.

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  • The Subtle Trace of Fate

    The Subtle Trace of Fate

    Date: 2016
    Edition: 6
    Size: 19″ x 13″ (excluding margins)

    Gianni Verna of Nuova Xilographia in Turin, Italy, requested an image for a tribute show dedicated to the poet Guido Gozzano.  Verna’s organization mounted an exhibit at the Castle of Agliè to celebrate the centennial of the poet’s death. Although Gozanno only lived to be thirty-three, his work brought him acclaim and admiration at an early age. He is still one of the country’s most recognized writers. A passage inspires my print in one of Gozzano’s most famous works, Absence.

    The pool is resplendent.  And stilled
    are the frogs.  But there flashes a spear
    of blue ember, bright emerald
    lighting: the kingfishers here…

    Lyell Castonguay designed, carved, and printed this original artwork. Ink is applied to a carved wooden block and hand-pressed onto Japanese Kitakata paper. The artist signed, titled, and numbered the edition in pencil below the image.

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