I have three Cory catfish and a rabbit snail in a tank. It took a bit of time this summer into fall to get the water just right and for these creatures and the plants to thrive.
When it was time to carve a linocut for a holiday card, I thought about my love for the aquarium, the fish and rabbit snail. It really brings me so much peace. I love watching the fish swim and explore and the rabbit snail lumbers along like a magical beast.
I decided to print on rice paper this year with water-based ink. I wanted the prints to be fragile just like the creatures. I forgot how much I used to enjoy printing on rice paper. I will likely get some more paper to print on in the near future because it was so fun.
I always like the way the blocks look too.
Happy Winter Solstice! Wishing everyone, everywhere a peaceful season.
