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Watching Over After everything Right Now Out of reach The Story Shared Dream strength of no force more than enough Their quietest moment Bound to it Where I go How did she become the sea? The Transformation They would survive Shine Beauty of the moment Here it was mild and gentle It came to her. Every day he'd come Mole and Squirrel Eternity The strength to carry on The great discovery Afterwards he cried Nothing wrong with their bravery All I need The example i promise The world in a fox's tail Something different Small things Their boat Of course there's still room Float The other story Pure potential Suppose to be Bloom After the winds shifted A life of courage The greatest risk remember me Little did they know it only ever happened once hmmm... River Four Stories crab
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He knew he couldn't make them feel safe. What he could do, was watch over them to see that they were safe.view the print
After everything — Frog was finally settling, among the cherry blossomsview the print
"What is your favorite thing?"

"Right now."view the print
Being out of reach didn't mean it wasn't worth reaching for.
and, what was offered — well, that was just right.view the print
pausing gently, he felt it. looking deeply, he saw it. listening quietly, he heard it.
Now to tell it.view the print
Leaving their differences behind, she finally recognized them in their shared dream
to flyview the print
failing the challenge illuminated the choice he never realized he had,
the strength of no force.view the print
All he had to offer in return was his gratitude,
... it was more than enough.view the print
Their greatest strength lay in their quietest moments.view the print
Seeing, they were bound to it—
following it, what would they become.view the print
"Where I go, anyone can go."view the print
How did she become the sea... Embrace the fish.view the print
Witnessing the transformation made his own seem possible.view the print
Ultimately they would survive by his sincerity — They would prosper by his care.view the print
Upon realizing it was not to be controlled he simply let it shine.view the print
Letting his questions fall away revealed the beauty of the moment — and his bliss.view the print
Here, it was mild and gentle and so became he.view the print
It came to her.
She didn't ask for it, but neither did she push it away.view the print
Every day he'd come. His doubt would keep him humble, his hope would keep him true.view the print
Through it all, Squirrel never asked him 'why.' Mole loved him for that.view the print
He would never have believed he’d find it here in the briefest of moments... eternity.view the print
He marveled that from something so quiet and unassuming he should discover the patience and strength to carry on.view the print
His great discovery wasn’t to be what he found along the way, but who he was when he returned.view the print
afterwards he cried, he didn't know why.view the print
There was nothing wrong with their bravery, they just needed practice.view the print
You're all I need. so are you.view the print
His legacy wasn't to be his grand accomplishments, rather, the example he set.view the print
i promise, no matter what we'll be alright.view the print
What does it mean, the world in a fox's tail?view the print
In it, each saw something different, the same, beautiful.view the print
it was the start of only a small thing, but, it is only the sum of many small things that makes something great.view the print
No matter where they go and whatever becomes of them it will always be their boat.view the print
of course there's still room.view the print
Every time was different, I suppose that's why he loved it so much.view the print
When the story was finally told, he was all but forgotten. Still, he smiled whenever he heard it.view the print
Never knowing would be the most difficult. The pure potential of it, the most inspiring.view the print
This is where you're supposed to be.view the print
It was when she no longer thought them necessary that they bloomed.view the print
It was only after the winds shifted that he understood himself able.view the print
So much was uncertain, but the question wasn't where to go or what was to be done, rather to live a life of courage or to not.view the print
He was about to find that the greatest risk he had ever taken was to become his greatest joy.view the print
remember me? Always.view the print
Little did they know it only ever happened once.view the print
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Working through the color blocks now. I usually go back and forth between pencil on the block with notes and watercolor studies.

#artprocess #woodcutprint #mokuhanga

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Working through the color blocks now. I usually go back and forth between pencil on the block with notes and watercolor studies. #artprocess #woodcutprint #mokuhanga

Finished proofing and gluing down my new key block. I see a few things that I need to clean up but I’m pretty excited about this one.

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Finished proofing and gluing down my new key block. I see a few things that I need to clean up but I’m pretty excited about this one.

Feeling grateful for my workspace. Key block finished. Will post more soon.

#art #studio #artstudio #woodblockprintmaking

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Feeling grateful for my workspace. Key block finished. Will post more soon. #art #studio #artstudio #woodblockprintmaking

So close. Hoping to finish the key block for my new print today.

#mokuhanga #woodblockprintmaking #artprocess #illustration

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So close. Hoping to finish the key block for my new print today. #mokuhanga #woodblockprintmaking #artprocess #illustration

Enjoying some carving today.

#woodcutprint #carving #cutefox

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Enjoying some carving today. #woodcutprint #carving #cutefox

Hey everyone, thought I`d put up a little poll. A few sketches from my sketch book I`ve been drawn to lately. Curious to see which you might like best. Follow the link in the bio to see the images and vote.

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Hey everyone, thought I'd put up a little poll. A few sketches from my sketch book I've been drawn to lately. Curious to see which you might like best. Follow the link in the bio to see the images and vote.

These two new prints are now currently available for purchase on my website. Follow the link in bio. In addition, I have videos on my YouTube channel talking about both prints as well. (follow link in bio for this as well) #mokuhanga #woodengraving

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These two new prints are now currently available for purchase on my website. Follow the link in bio. In addition, I have videos on my YouTube channel talking about both prints as well. (follow link in bio for this as well) #mokuhanga #woodengraving

Text finally printed on my new mokuhanga print as well. (See detail)
Text reads:
He knew he couldn’t make them feel safe.
What he could do, was watch over them
To see that they were safe.

#mokuhanga #printmaking #reliefprint

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Text finally printed on my new mokuhanga print as well. (See detail) Text reads: He knew he couldn’t make them feel safe. What he could do, was watch over them To see that they were safe. #mokuhanga #printmaking #reliefprint

Justin finished. Text reads:

After everything -
Frog was finally settling,
among the falling cherry blossoms

Thanks so much to @egresspress

#woodblockprintmaking #woodengraving

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Justin finished. Text reads: After everything - Frog was finally settling, among the falling cherry blossoms Thanks so much to @egresspress #woodblockprintmaking #woodengraving
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Andy Farkas

I love pictures that tell stories and words that allow for something more beneath, more than that, I like them both together.

Learn more about Andy and see more of his work at www.fablewood.com or on instagram at andyatfablewood

Andy Farkas
A short talk and story about the origin of one of my oldest mokuhanga style prints.
A reflection about a recent wood engraving. More information about this print on my website at https://www.fablewood.com/art/after-everything/ Support my work as well as learn about the process on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/andyfarkas
A reflection about a recent print. More information about this print on my website at https://www.fablewood.com/art/watching-over/ Support my work as well as learn about the process on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/andyfarkas
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Work on Display and Affiliated Galleries:

Momentum Gallery, Asheville, NC  •  Davidson Galleries, Seattle WA
Eric Schindler Gallery, Richmond, VA  •  The Grand Hand Gallery, St. Paul, MN
Lyons Share Gallery, Fairhope, AL  •  Glass Growers Gallery, Erie, PA

If you are a gallery interested in showing Andy’s work please contact andy@fablewood.com