The Yampa Is Wild Mural Progress

We are painting!!!! I've been so busy I haven't posted, but lots of progress has been made on the mural. I want to share the online sign-up form if you'd like to come and help.

I'd also like to let you know that we are still doing fundraising to get the mural completed and Friends of the Yampa has a lovely informational page if you'd like to donate or share it with friends. They only have 2 framed original linocuts of mine left if you'd like to donate $2000 and receive one as a reward. These prints were created by hand- first I carved the block, and then inked and printed it. Next each black and white print was painted with watercolor. And they were framed beautifully by Steamboat Frame Works.

Friday September 7 we are celebrating our volunteers and our progress with a party! If you can stop by to see our workspace and what I've been up to, I'd be really happy to see you. In Steamboat, head toward the Ski Area, turn onto Burgess Creek Rd and take the first right into a parking lot. Drive around the lot toward the front or side of the Clock Tower Building and park- don't worry about the No Parking signs, that's just for the winter. Walk down the pavers, not up the stairs. We are in the basement and will have snacks and drinks.

Now to the good stuff- Here are a bunch of photos, from the beginning to our progress so far. It's exciting!

Our workspace with my daughter standing in front of the roll of polytab that the mural will be painted on.

Linocut Workshop

I'm going to teach a workshop on August 19 in Steamboat Springs about linocut carving and there are a few spots left! I'd love to see you there. Here is the info:

Delicate relief Carving  Linoleum Blocks with Jill Bergman Join us on August 19th, 10 - 4 pm! Local Steamboat Springs artist and printmaker, Jill Bergman, will be guest instructing our Studio Sunday workshop. She specializes in linoleum block printing, often painted with watercolor, in her distinct, whimsical style. carved linoleum blocks prints from the carved blocks which are then watercolored  Her blocks are carved with delicate lines and exquisite detail. Along with master printer Susan Oehme, she will teach block carving techniques and assist students in bringing their images to life through the block printing process.  The class will be held on August 19th, from 10 - 4. Students are encouraged to bring a sketch of the image they want to create or at least an idea. We will be working on 9 x 12 blocks, printed with oil based rolled ink. The cost is $100, which includes your block, inks and 2 sheets of paper. For this class we're expanding the enrollment to 10 students.  As always, bring a packed lunch and a creative spirit! To register for this very special Studio Sunday, please call Oehme Graphics at 970-870-6609 or email sue@oehmegraphics.com

970.870.6609 sue@oehmegraphics.com 2655 Copper Ridge Circle, Unit 1  Steamboat springs, CO 80487