Acorn Caps

If you visit my house you will always find an assortment of seeds and pods sitting under my computer screen. I usually pick them up on my walks and they end up residing there for years until they fall apart. This linocut was inspired by a most impressive pair of acorn caps from my collection. I love the contrast between the exterior texture of wavy arms and the smooth black void of the inner shell. Visit my blog Nessy Designs (Part 1 and Part 2) for further details about the process and more images.

Video

The video below shows me inking the plate for the first time. It is always exciting to see the print appearing under the brayer.

the acorn caps linocut
is available for purchase.
 

acorn caps Linocut

This linocut was printed using oil-based ink on cotton paper.  This is a first edition print.

Quantity: 1
Dimensions: 50'' W x 38'' H
Price: $850

The Weaver

Ever since I made the “Acorn Caps” print I knew I wanted to embroider something in the dark cavities of the acorn caps. I also knew I wanted to embroider something with lots of arms to play off of the many arms of the acorn caps. In the end I chose to depict the many-armed goddess Durga on the left and played with the theme of a spider web and the Jewel Net of Indra on the right. For a full explanation of how these subjects weave together, visit my blog post here.

The framed Weaver is No Longer available for purchase.

THE WEAVER (framed)

This linocut was printed with oil-based ink on cotton paper and is sewn with embroidery thread. It is a first edition, one-of-a-kind framed print. Due to the large size of the frame, the price below is for local pick up only. If you are out-of-town and interested in purchasing this print, send me an email at nessy@nessypress.com and I will check on shipping prices.

Quantity: 1
Dimensions: 56’’ W x 45’’ H
Price: $1800