Experiments combining new and old media

January 12th, 2012

I am exploring new ways to combine new and old media. Recently, I started making short animations using traditional block prints. You can see some examples here:

http://www.kenswinson.com/wordpress/?p=2567

http://www.kenswinson.com/wordpress/?p=2584

http://www.kenswinson.com/wordpress/?p=2599

The image at the top of the page is a traditional block print.  It is a tangible object, looks great on your wall, and I make my living selling them.  You can see more block prints at this link:

http://www.kenswinson.com/blockPrints.php

This digital image is based on the block print.  You can’t really hang it on your wall, but you can view it with your computer or phone.  What’s exciting is you can touch the image and trigger events.  (for instance, touch the windmill, and it will rotate)


Here is another example.

Neither are finished pieces, but the possibilities are exciting!  Maybe I’ll have an animated ebook for children in the near future?!

Winter Walk With Little Grrrl

January 2nd, 2012

Today we finally got some snow in Old Washington, KY!

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“Little Grrl” and I walked to the historic Marshall House for some exercise and inspiration

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She ran around and I took pictures with my cell phone.

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We visited the ancient family cemetery.

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Then stomped around the fields!

Happy New Year!

January 1st, 2012

I have been experimenting with video and animation, and recently did this collaboration video with Kentucky musician/artist, Leah Frederick.

Enjoy

having trouble seeing the video, follow this link:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/QBE1Zpk7DEU

New Paper

December 29th, 2011

I bought a few handmade papers to try out…

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They give my linocuts a whole new look.

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Imagine how great this would look with a brown frame!

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My studio at the Pendleton Art studio will be open tomorrow from 6-10pm and Saturday from 11-3pm as part of Final Friday and Second Look Saturday.

Come and see them!

New Paper

December 29th, 2011

I bought a few handmade papers to try out…

paper

They give my linocuts a whole new look.

flyingPigOnPaper
Imagine how great this would look with a brown frame!

HarvestOnPaper
My studio at the Pendleton Art studio will be open tomorrow from 6-10pm and Saturday from 11-3pm as part of Final Friday and Second Look Saturday.

Come and see them!

New Paper

December 29th, 2011

I bought a few handmade papers to try out…

paper

They give my linocuts a whole new look.

flyingPigOnPaper
Imagine how great this would look with a brown frame!

HarvestOnPaper
My studio at the Pendleton Art studio will be open tomorrow from 6-10pm and Saturday from 11-3pm as part of Final Friday and Second Look Saturday.

Come and see them!

My Christmas Card

December 28th, 2011

If you haven’t already seen it, here is my Christmas Card. Stay Tuned, I am putting the finishing touches on a New Year’s video. It’s a collaboration with Leah Frederick, one of my favorite singers!

Block printing at the Bluegrass Artisan Center

December 19th, 2011

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I met a handful of artist friends for an evening of Christmas card printmaking.

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Each artist carved their own designs

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And we printed them the same night!

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It was a whole lot of fun

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to have so many creative people in one place

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making awesome prints

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Thanks everyone for sharing a fun evening!

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printmaking project

December 12th, 2011

Here’s a peek at me in the studio

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sneak peek

December 9th, 2011

I can’t reveal too much, but here’s a little tiny sneak peek at a collaborative animation project I am working on:

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