From the artist: "My wood engravings are a form of relief printmaking. To start a wood engraving I draw an image on the end grain of a block constructed from hard wood; I use maple. The surface is as smooth as glass when starting. I coat the drawing with thin printing ink to see the cutting more easily. I use a variety of well-honed engraving tools to cut the image. Any area that is to remain white is cut away- leaving the printing surface raised- or in relief. A very thin, even layer of ink is rolled onto the block, and the block is placed into the press, paper follows, and a print is made. I print on a Golding proof press ca. 1890." Please carefully examine all pictures before purchasing. The pictures are an important part of the description, and usually include important measurements. Items are in good pre-owned condition unless otherwise noted.