Red-Winged Blackbirds and Talking Trees by Lori Biwer-Stewart

This is an original linocut by Lori Biwer-Stewart of Osage, Iowa. "Red Winged Blackbirds and Talking Trees" is an original linocut print of red winged blackbirds flying over a field as the wind blows through the leaves. This print is full of movement. The inspiration for this image came from my childhood on the farm. My grandparents lived next door to us and my grandmother was always available to take a walk down the gravel road with me. Along the way there were poplar trees that grew wild in the ditch. As the breeze blew through the leaves making a quiet rustle she would say "listen to our talking trees". It really did sound like they were talking. There were also a lot of red winged blackbirds that were protecting their nests and would swoop down above our heads as we walked.This is an 8 color print. The first plate was cut into 3 parts, inked and reassembled to print. The colors for the red winged blackbirds were layered over the first print as a reduction print. Image size: 14.25"