"Xoloitzcuintli" Woodblock Print- Copper on Black Paper

Using the Xoloitzcuntli with a flower in its mouth and the nopales in the background was perfect since they are part of the culture that I have grown up with. Carving this piece was therapeutic to me. I was able to ground myself, and at my own pace, I was redirected back out of that artist block. This little creature, even though it was carved on wood, really guarded and guided my soul.
I am grateful to showcase the results that my creativity brought about the stress of this pandemic. Something always grows from the ashes if you only dare to take that risk.

This print is handmade using professional quality tools and materials. Printed from a hand-carved wood block, inked, and printed on black Strathmore paper 180 lb. (300 g/m). Printed in an antique cast iron book press at the artist’s home studio.
Due to this printing process, some minor variations in ink consistency and texture may occur from print to print.

Prints are titled, numbered, and hand signed by the artist in gold pen.

Limited edition of 20

Dimensions:
Paper 9X12 in.
Print 7.5X10 in.

Sold unframed and unmounted.

Prints will be carefully packaged, wrapped inside acid-free paper and sent in a large flat envelope.