Splish Splash

It was a delight to create this whimsical illustration of a frog bathing in a can of ink! The flies circling the frog’s head represent printer’s devils—historically, these were young apprentices in print shops who performed various tasks, such as mixing inks and fetching type. In my interpretation, the flies carry tiny pitchforks, attempting to persuade the frog to stop lounging in the bath and get back to work!

8″ x 10″ Woodblock Print | 9″ x 12″ Japanese Paper
Created in 2026