Woodland Jumping Mouse 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 Woodland Jumping Mouse, Napaeozapus insignis, is one of Wisconsin's endangered species. Its range in Wisconsin is limited only to the northern parts, but it has been found even in northern Canada. The woodland jumping mouse is only really found where balsam firs also occur. Like many small critters and mammals, the species' success is largely dependent on specific environmental factors that are threatened by various climate issues.
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 Woodland Jumping Mouse, Napaeozapus insignis, is one of Wisconsin's endangered species. Its range in Wisconsin is limited only to the northern parts, but it has been found even in northern Canada. The woodland jumping mouse is only really found where balsam firs also occur. Like many small critters and mammals, the species' success is largely dependent on specific environmental factors that are threatened by various climate issues.
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 Woodland Jumping Mouse, Napaeozapus insignis, is one of Wisconsin's endangered species. Its range in Wisconsin is limited only to the northern parts, but it has been found even in northern Canada. The woodland jumping mouse is only really found where balsam firs also occur. Like many small critters and mammals, the species' success is largely dependent on specific environmental factors that are threatened by various climate issues.
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!
