Until last week, I still hadn’t consistently produced laser art good enough to make me happy. It has been three weeks of draw, test, trash, adjust and repeat. Although I’m sure there will be no end to the testing and learning, I’ve discovered which style of line art reproduces best as a laser print. I’ve tried all kinds of wood and every laser setting possible with a wide variety of results. I’m now working on how to hand-colour the laser work, so it is pleasing to my eye. All in all, it has been a challenging but fun learning curve.

In my free time, I’ve also been out exploring the local area, gathering more photos for inspiration. In the evenings, I have begun working on new artwork that is better suited for laser etching. I found this gorgeous old tractor only three blocks from our house. Last evening, I created the line work, and first thing this morning set up the laser and got it running before I began work in the shop. The result made me smile.