Block print of a pictograph on handmade paper by Michael Colombo and Barbara Barkley

This is a block print of a "Shaman Figure" from a pictograph from a site in Utah.

Artwork is signed with CB - Colombo/Barkley.

Each block is individually carved and hand printed by Michael Colombo. The print is done on Barbara Barkley’s handmade paper. Each completed artwork is mounted on a mat backed by foamcore.

NOTE ON FRAMING - If you would like to get this or any other print put onto one of Michael's hand made painted frames just convo us and a framed artwork will be put on reserve for you for 220.00 + shipping. This would be the price of a 18 x 24 inch frame and the block print of your choice. The frame adds 125.00 dollars to your block print order. A reasonable amount for a unique frame and expert mounting. Please allow 1-2 weeks for the completion of frame and block print to be completed.

The photos show a visual of the block printing process. 1 - A sheet of Barbara's handmade paper is selected. 2 - An even coat of block print ink is prepared on the glass. 3 - The ink is rolled evenly across my carved block. 4 - The inked block is centered and placed on the paper. 5 - The paper is burnished to assure an even print. 6 - The completed print is carefully lifted from the block. After a period of drying the print can be mounted for display. Keep in mind that this visual only shows the printing process and not the many stages that Barbara goes through for creating the unique handmade paper sheets.

This block print was done on a 16-inch by 10-inch piece of handmade paper and mounted on a 24-inch by 18-inch mat board and foamcore.