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A linoblock print inspired by embroidery on the top of a kepi from the 69th Infantry Regiment of New York, also known as The Irish Brigade. To the right is a walnut ink drawing I did a few years ago of the memorial to the Irish Brigade at Antietam. It is located near Bloody Lane,Continue reading “Faugh a Ballagh- Day 16”

A small 2″ by 2″ linoblock of a drum. Here is the process from drawing concept to printed image.

A Marine lantern used to create code signals. The bullseye lens is attached to a spinning cannister. Twisting the cannister one direction will shut out the light coming from inside. Twisting the opposite way will open up the light to the lens. A type of ON/OFF that allowed communication code to be sent across shortContinue reading “Lantern- Day 14”