Fresh Ink :: Life by the Lake

Another new print was added to the shop last week! Printed from a block I carved while I was in college, it also was included as part of my senior art exhibition. 
This print was inspired by my love for *life by the lake* in Minnesota's north country and its vast expanse of lakes, streams, and woods along the Canadian border. For as long as I can remember, I've traveled to the northwoods of Minnesota with family. Enjoying long lazy days by waters edge, picking blueberries, island picnics, canoeing, etc. - it's my favorite slice of summer!

Travel by Paddle

My next print will be of a few canoe paddles. I hope to be finished carving by early this afternoon and possibly printing before dinner...we'll just have to wait and see! Check back soon to see the final result! :) 

From the Land of Sky Blue Waters

Our annual trip to Minnesota's Northwoods was everything we hoped it to be :: peaceful, restful, & restorative. I've vacationed at this lake with my family ever since I was a baby.....and it's also where Tim proposed! :) That said, it holds a pretty special place in my heart. Coming home is always hard, but then we remember we'll be returning again next year! 

:: Some Highlights ::

Our little cabin ♥

LOTS of time spent reading and relaxing

3rd annual Blind Root Beer Tasting

:: This year's selection included :: 

Iron Horse, Mason's, Route 66, Triple XXX, Buckin' Rootbeer, & Dog n Suds

Picking wild blueberries =

a YUMMY blueberry pie!!!

Boating, exploring, hiking, swimming, napping...

The evenings would bring splashes followed by shrieks...

Rock jumping at our favorite spot

LOVE being on the water

Roasting marshmallows to make the perfect...

S'more  :)

A thunderstorm rumbling and echoing across the lake

&

Beautiful sunsets

all pics were taken by me using Instagram

mnartists.org

I just noticed that my water print was on the mnartists homepage this afternoon!

Fresh Ink :: Summers by the Lake

After many hours of carving all the intricacies of this block, I was really happy to see how well it turned out. I was originally going to print it in black but decided to mix a midnight blue instead. What do you think? 
Hope you have a good week!