January (Part IV)

The image of a snake or serpent devouring its own tail is known as an ouroboros and signifies the cycle of life – birth, death, renewal. Those of you who are familiar with my body of work know that I revisit this concept from time to time. It’s a good, contemplative subject to work on.

Sketch and block
The challenge of fine details
The final product

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Self-taught artist and lifelong Minnesotan, Bob lives in the Twin Cities area but his soul forever resides in the Northland. Bob dabbles in any medium that fascinates him at the moment, but his passion is linoleum printmaking. Not only does he enjoy creating, but also teaching the process to anyone that wishes to learn. His work can be found at Joy & Co in Grand Marais, MN

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