Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. ~John 19:25-27
I created this image of Our Lady of Sorrows using the reduction method of block printing. Using a rubber block, I first carved and printed the lightest image. I then carved away more of the block and printed the medium color. Finally, I carved away the last of the details and printed the darkest image. This method "destroys" the block and no more prints can be created from it. Block printing has taught me a lot about patience, as well as the gift and challenge of making art that has no "erase" feature. Once carved, the block remains. It has been a great source of joy to create these images, while it has also challenged me to think differently and accept mistakes.
Even though I can't create any more physical prints from this block, I can use a digital scan to continue to share this image! :) I'm happy to offer this print to you to display in your home or classroom, perfect for everyday inspiration or to celebrate her feast day!
(Please remember that these art prints are for personal use only- meaning that you can print a copy for your home or classroom, but they cannot be reproduced, printed in bulk, distributed, used as a pattern/image on another product, used in advertisement, or sold in any way. Thank you for honoring the proper use of the resources I offer!)
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Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
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