Island Large Marble Print
This print is part of my Endangered Species series, a series of prints representing local critters that are threatened by myriad dangers of the Anthropocene: habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and over-exploitation, to name a few.
The Island Large Marble Butterfly, Euchloe ausonides insulanus, is one of North America's most endangered species. Once thought to be extinct, there may still only be about 300 surviving individuals. This subspecies of the Large Marble is threatened primarily by the natural succession of their habitat from prairie-like habitat to woody plants and trees, but significant threat also comes from invasive species. Today, the Island Large Marble retains federal endangered species status, and has a registered 812 acres of land for critical habitat designation.
The Process: As with all of my prints, I start with one or several reference images and create a digital drawing of my design in Procreate. Then, I print my design on a standard printer, and cover the back of the sheet with graphite. I orient my design on my linoleum block, then I trace over the entire design with a 6H pencil. Once the design is transferred, I begin carving. I use a sharpie to check shadows and highlights as I go. Finally, I make a proof, carve final edits, and print a whole run. Feel free to message me with any questions!
This print is part of my Endangered Species series, a series of prints representing local critters that are threatened by myriad dangers of the Anthropocene: habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and over-exploitation, to name a few.
The Island Large Marble Butterfly, Euchloe ausonides insulanus, is one of North America's most endangered species. Once thought to be extinct, there may still only be about 300 surviving individuals. This subspecies of the Large Marble is threatened primarily by the natural succession of their habitat from prairie-like habitat to woody plants and trees, but significant threat also comes from invasive species. Today, the Island Large Marble retains federal endangered species status, and has a registered 812 acres of land for critical habitat designation.
The Process: As with all of my prints, I start with one or several reference images and create a digital drawing of my design in Procreate. Then, I print my design on a standard printer, and cover the back of the sheet with graphite. I orient my design on my linoleum block, then I trace over the entire design with a 6H pencil. Once the design is transferred, I begin carving. I use a sharpie to check shadows and highlights as I go. Finally, I make a proof, carve final edits, and print a whole run. Feel free to message me with any questions!
This print is part of my Endangered Species series, a series of prints representing local critters that are threatened by myriad dangers of the Anthropocene: habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and over-exploitation, to name a few.
The Island Large Marble Butterfly, Euchloe ausonides insulanus, is one of North America's most endangered species. Once thought to be extinct, there may still only be about 300 surviving individuals. This subspecies of the Large Marble is threatened primarily by the natural succession of their habitat from prairie-like habitat to woody plants and trees, but significant threat also comes from invasive species. Today, the Island Large Marble retains federal endangered species status, and has a registered 812 acres of land for critical habitat designation.
The Process: As with all of my prints, I start with one or several reference images and create a digital drawing of my design in Procreate. Then, I print my design on a standard printer, and cover the back of the sheet with graphite. I orient my design on my linoleum block, then I trace over the entire design with a 6H pencil. Once the design is transferred, I begin carving. I use a sharpie to check shadows and highlights as I go. Finally, I make a proof, carve final edits, and print a whole run. Feel free to message me with any questions!
