Every year, Lili ArnoldThe mother of blocking would block holiday cards to send to family and friends. When she was old enough to use a cutting tool, Arnold also started to make her own. But it was only in the university, when she took an introduction of the Pintbachting lesson that she was banned with the countless methods of practice.
Block prints specifically caught the attention of Arnold because of the relatively simple components and technology – no gigantic presses required. The block can expand in a scale, contain different colors or be laminated with countless pressures.
“I think what I like best about the process is seeing my first print after so many hours of sketching, planning, cutting and problem solving,” Arnold tells Colossal. “A lot of thought and time is invested in the steps before the actual print becomes real, so when I see that first unveiling, it is both frightening and exciting.”
Arnold’s compositions often revolve around natural subjects, especially botanicals such as cacti and tropical flowers. She is fascinated by the infinite interaction of the surroundings of colors, textures, patterns and symmetry.
“There is such a huge diversity of plant life that is available, every ecosystem that merges unique details and wonders,” she says. “We as artists and botanical customers have the pleasure of translating and expressing our appreciation for this beauty through our artwork, writing, gardening, exploring and further.”
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