I completed one large-ish print while I was on the mokuhanga residency in Japan: one that features plants in a garden. I was inspired by the abundant greenery all around the house, and in the surrounding gardens.
I did some initial pencil sketches and arranged them in a wide landscape.
Then did a painted version to work out solid areas of colour.
I then started carving a long block of shina wood. And then carved, 
and carved some more...
When the block was fully carved, I set up, ready to print.
It's the largest mokuhanga print I've ever made, and was extremely challenging. But I learnt alot, and really pushed myself. I had only meant to do a pink and green version, 
but felt that blues might work too. 
I'm now fond of them both!
I intend to take the print further, and create an artists book out of it. It'll be shown in Hawaii in a few month's time, and I'll blog again when it's all done...