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The 2013 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Liv

Join me May 3rd through 5th at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon! We’ll have my usual display in the vendor’s room, packed with Lovecraft-inspired woodcuts as well as the brand new Arcanum Bestiarum series. The print selection … Continue reading →

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Carving complete!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Liv

Carving the remainder of the torso and legs was quite rapid. Each little mark is about the same size as those on the head and belly, but they’re more widely spaced, with a few larger gaps to created a spotted … Continue reading →

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“Cthulandia” Continued

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Liv

Apologies to the H.P. Lovecraft fans for the delay in Cthulhu process posting! I left off with the beginning of the claws on March 1st, and have progressed a great deal since then. Carving can be a very rhythmic activity, … Continue reading →

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Carving Cthulhu continued

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Liv

At this point in the process, it makes sense to continue outlining with that 1mm u gouge. Outlines may be expanded later depending on the effect I want. Thin outline carving tends to simply make elements stand out from the … Continue reading →

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Autumn show calendar

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Liv

September 15th and 16th, Seattle, Washington Woodcuts from the Arcanum Bestiarum will be debuting this week at the Seattle Esoteric Book Conference. September 15th and 16th 8am-7pm in the Orcas Room at the Seattle Center. Art show is free and … Continue reading →

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Bestiary print pre-order

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Liv

Note: purchasing of these prints is no longer a pre-order. Orders are currently shipping within 48 hours (excepting weekends and holidays). In mid-September the original woodcuts from Arcanum Bestiarum will be officially debuting at the Esoteric Book Conference in Seattle. … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 31, 2012 by Liv

The phrase “hand-pulled print” refers to exactly what you see here. Hands (in this case belonging to print minion Bryn) pulling the print off the matrix (in this case a woodblock) after pressing (in this case via an etching press). … Continue reading →

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Prints from Children of Cain

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Liv

At long last I am able to share the pieces created for Michael Howard’s newest book, Children of Cain. Appearance of these artworks in and on the books varies depending on the edition type (standard hardcover, deluxe hardcover, and special … Continue reading →

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Transitional time

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Liv

It is with great sorrow I must announce the passing of my father, R. Alan Rainey on October 9th. His death was not unexpected but has affected me profoundly. Because he was so proud of my work, I put on … Continue reading →

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HPLFF & Portland Open Studios Tour

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Liv

Autumn has arrived in Portland, and with it comes rain, fallen leaves, and some of my favorite annual events! This Friday and Saturday, on September 30th and October 1st, Arkham Bazaar will present a two-day H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival … Continue reading →

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