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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Wellcome to Week 51 of  Inspiration from Artists this weeks two artists are Nick Wroblewski and Sebastian Kruger. Jenny will start of with her introduction to Nick and on Wednesday Lewis will intro Sebastian. Have a good week  and enjoy the artwork. 

Jenny Harris

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Nick Wroblewski is a printer of hand cut woodblocks, and is based in the American Midwest. His interest in art was cultivated by a strong community of artists in Minneapolis where he grew up and where he was first introduced to relief printing through a puppet and mask theatre in which his family took part. At college he focused on painting and sculpture, but on graduating returned to relief printmaking producing two block reduction prints.  He often produces large multicolour woodcuts and has developed a distinctive style reminiscent of the Japanese masters.  His inspiration is taken from the world of nature.

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Robert Jones, NAPA

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Fabulous work, which leaves me reeling - I'd love to see much more of this.  

Jenny Harris

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Robert, this is just a small selection of his work - see his website nickwroblewski.com for more.  I will post some more in the next day or two.

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Lewis Cooper

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This series has thrown up some wonderful artists, and this is one of the best.  I suppose they appeal to me because they look similar to pen and ink, and I love pen and ink.  But these are woodblocks, what skill and artistry!  Woodcuts, linocuts etc, always leave me wobblescobbled, how do they do it, I could never attempt it because I'd like to keep all my fingers. Absolutely marvelous work, here's a few I like...

Tessa Gwynne

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I agree with Lewis. I had a peek at Kruger yesterday before Jenny posted and I just think his work is fabulous! His skills and composition are amazing and I would happily hang any of these on my wall.  I’m not at home today but will look and enjoy more later.  Thank you Jenny, another super intro.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Superb artwork, Lew I I totally agree we have had some wonderful artists and artwork and yes this is one of the best.

Jenny Harris

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Forgot to mention in the intro. -  there’s an interesting video on his website (nickwroblewski.com) under About showing him creating one of his woodcuts from start to finish, with commentary from him on his method and motivation.  I just love his work - like Lewis, think it’s the similarity to pen and ink that appeals so much - and also of course the wildlife subjects he chooses. A couple  more - 

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Christine Rogan

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Jenny what an amazing artist you’ve introduced here. His work is outstanding. I cannot believe how he achieves these beautiful pictures from wood blocks. Going to watch his video now!
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xxBillxx xxDowniexx

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This artist is amazing - very, very impressive work. I especially like the landscape with rolling hills and finally detailed grasses. A true master!

Denise Cat

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Really creative work by this artist Jenny and I especially like his style of art.

Fiona Phipps

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I’m a natural history nut and these woodcuts appeal to me very much. I hadn’t heard of the Artist before Jenny but I’m so glad I’ve been introduced to his work….thank you. They are superb…..love the Bat one in your first few.
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