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.
The paper is 24 x 18 inches. Here is a link to the artist’s favorite picture frame.
Many minutely carved textures overlap to create a sense of depth in the porcupine’s body.
A registration system ensures precise alignment when layering colors in a woodblock print. Each piece of paper passes through the press six times to complete the image. The individual layers are shown here.
