Tugboat Printshop: "The Wolf" Woodcut Print by Valerie Lueth

"THE WOLF" Woodcut Print, Woodblock Print by Valerie Lueth | Tugboat Printshop

Crisply carved details pair with subtle woodgrain texture from the block in a lovely combination of marks.

Proofing "THE WOLF" Woodcut

An even layer of ink is applied to the fine block carving for each print pulled.

"THE WOLF" Woodcut Print, Woodblock Print by Valerie Lueth | Tugboat Printshop

MAKING "THE WOLF" WOODCUT

"THE WOLF" started as a drawing made directly to a block of birch plywood.

The black lines from the drawing remain while the rest of the woodblock is cut in low relief.

Carving "THE WOLF" Woodcut

"THE WOLF" Woodcut Print by Valerie Lueth | Tugboat Printshop

Hundreds of intricate curls lend coiled energy to the running leap of "THE WOLF"

"THE WOLF" Woodcut Detail by Valerie Lueth | Tugboat Printshop

"THE WOLF" Woodcut by Valerie Lueth | Tugboat Printshop

"THE WOLF" is a loyal beast, connected to kin, operating on instinct.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT "THE WOLF"!