The press and related materials arrived at the new location in January, 2011. We spent the first months tearing everything apart, cleaning, oiling and sorting. A few small welding fixes and new rollers and inks followed until finally, in June, we were able to run the first job on the Press; a small batch of "Thank You" notes for Greg Bowden and John Towner.
Above: The first inking.
Below: The first official project in the initial series.
Above: The first serious work from the press's new home
at 1930 E Renee Circle, Palm Springs, California.
A run of 60 prints, numbered and signed by the printer.
Above: The second artistic work from the press.
A run of 100 prints, numbered and signed by the printer.
Above: The third piece from the press.
Nostalgia' emanates from the acclaimed album "Despite The Snow" and was
adapted for Wallander by Emily and composer Martin Phipps.
The work is a partial setting of the lyrics.
A run of 60 prints, numbered and signed by the printer.
Above: The fourth piece from the press. This American Indain Legend was
recounted for the press by Gene Gates. Click the image for detailed
photos of the pages, or here for a PDF version.
Above: The fifth piece from the press— a rather difficult setting.
Above: The sixth piece from the press — a favorite song.
For the 7th work we decided to try a reverse white ink on black paper.
Lots of fun creating this piece for a funny rhyme. - The 8th work.
A poem written around the time this press was at a zenith in it's life.
And work number ten comes from a favorite philospher.
For the 11th we had found this antique copper/wood cut in the drawer and located a story to go with it.
The 12th work displays a favorite "view" from a revered lama.
Not an official project but it occupies the 1th slot well.
Also not an official project in the series: two versions of these were made and given to friends.
For the 14th representation of the Pres we deterined to print this large array
of ornaments which came with the Press.
Here are 108 different
ornaments
displayed. A difficult piece as the ornaments varied in exact height
due to age, use, and type. One of the favorites.
From the Arthur C. Clarke novel, a bit of a contoversial work reflecting
a long term view of our belief systems. Project number 15.
Watch this space for a link to the existing project: "The Hare Who Lost His Spectacles!"