Its been a long time since my last post, so I thought I would put a few images up. The end of winter and early spring are always times of adjustment, new processes are explored, old ways of doing things don’t seem right anymore. Here’s a few samples of some of my explorations into using multiple plates, experiments with using “ghost” prints to achieve textured soft tones, and some concept work for a long overdue series on Vancouver Islands endangered old growth trees. With the warm weather well on its way, I can feel the productivity of summer not far behind…
nicholas vandergugten
artist, printmaker & craftsman