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Kent Ambler Kent Ambler's work is largely autobiographical, drawing upon the richness of his home life and natural surroundings. His work is lovingly infused with images of his wife, Peg, his dogs, townscapes, scenes which lingered with him after being with friends, trees, birds and contemplative self-portraits. However, regardless of how seemingly subject-focused his work may appear, it is the beauty, tone, and overall aesthetic, scale and perspective of each piece which seduce the viewer with a sense of balance and comfort. Kent shares "the visual appearance of each piece is of most importance to me. I work from an aesthetic and intuitive approach rather than a conceptual one....I try not to over think or over plan my work. I generally do best when my brain is "turned off" so to speak. I am inspired by the simplicity of idea and image addressed by genuine folk artists." While Kent did go to art school, he feels it did not affect the work he currently does today. "I was born and artist. College afforded me the opportunity to make work for four years." His woodcuts are a true example of a craft and vision expressed unaffectedly. Each woodcut brings to life a memory and feeling which then is palpable in his prints. Each print, essentially, is original and unique. Some of his prints may involve the making of up to four or five individual woodcuts, depending upon how many colors are involved in the image. Also, considering the reverse transfer of images from woodcut to paper and the carving of "negative space" to form the image itself, one can really begin to fathom the true genius behind his wondrous art. |
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Migration #11/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 24 x 32 $ 600.- (ka558) view larger image in new window ask me about "Migration #11/20" |
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Small Gathering 3/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 24 x 24 1/2" framed $ 675.- (afka518) view larger image in new window ask me about "Small Gathering 3/20" |
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Cardinals and Crows 2 - 3/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 24x24 $ 500.- (afka403) view larger image in new window ask me about "Cardinals and Crows 2 - 3/20" |
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Blue Birds and Pine I and II Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 34.5" x 26" framed $ 825.- (ka192) view larger image in new window ask me about "Blue Birds and Pine I and II" |
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Hungry Dog 5/15 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 14 3/4" x 15" framed $ 245.- (afka398) view larger image in new window ask me about "Hungry Dog 5/15" |
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Three Pups Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 $ 100.- view larger image in new window ask me about "Three Pups" |
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Happy Boston 1/30 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut linoleum block(s) size: 9" x 11 1/4" framed $ 145.- (afka397) view larger image in new window ask me about "Happy Boston 1/30" |
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Dino Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 25.5 x 22" framed $ 625.- (ka230) view larger image in new window ask me about "Dino" |
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Midday Meeting Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 24x24 $ 500.- (ka571) view larger image in new window ask me about "Midday Meeting" |
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Frog and Fish Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: Image size 24 x 24" $ 500.- (afka521) view larger image in new window ask me about "Frog and Fish" |
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Dogs at Dusk 2/30 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 11" x 12" framed $ 155.- (afka357) view larger image in new window ask me about "Dogs at Dusk 2/30" |
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Sparrows in a Sweetgum 1 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 24" x 24" $ 500.- (afkam) view larger image in new window ask me about "Sparrows in a Sweetgum 1" |
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Dog with Monkey Toy Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock size: 11x12 $ 60.- (ka16) view larger image in new window ask me about "Dog with Monkey Toy" |
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Sentinel Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 11 3/4" x 12" $ 200.- (ka514) view larger image in new window ask me about "Sentinel" |
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King Bird Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut linoleum block(s) size: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" $ 100.- (afka576) view larger image in new window ask me about "King Bird" |
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Rough Housing Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 21 x 14 3/4" (image size) $ 350.- (ka520) view larger image in new window ask me about "Rough Housing" |
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Midnight Gathering Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 24x32 [unframed] $ 600.- (ka268) view larger image in new window ask me about "Midnight Gathering" |
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Small Gathering Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 $ 300.- view larger image in new window ask me about "Small Gathering" |
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Switch Station Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 22" x 24 1/2" (image size) $ 600.- view larger image in new window ask me about "Switch Station" |
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Sparrows in a Sweetgum 3 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 24" x 24" $ 500.- (afkam) view larger image in new window ask me about "Sparrows in a Sweetgum 3" |
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Bird Square 2/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 16" x 16" $ 300.- (afka411) view larger image in new window ask me about "Bird Square 2/20" |
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Nightwatch 1/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 20 3/4 X 32 3/4-framed size $ 750.- (ka356) view larger image in new window ask me about "Nightwatch 1/20" |
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Woods Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 13x19 $ 200.- (ka48) view larger image in new window ask me about "Woods" |
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Three Spring Sparrows Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 17x12 $ 200.- (ka269) view larger image in new window ask me about "Three Spring Sparrows" |
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Walhalla Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock size: 13x19 $ 150.- (ka46) view larger image in new window ask me about "Walhalla" |
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Signs of Spring 3/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 16" x 16" $ 300.- (afka413) view larger image in new window ask me about "Signs of Spring 3/20" |
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Come & Go 1/30 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut linoleum block(s) size: 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" framed $ 110.- (afka364) view larger image in new window ask me about "Come & Go 1/30" |
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Little Man Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 19.5 x 21.5 framed $ 450.- (ka276) view larger image in new window ask me about "Little Man" |
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Red Wing 2, 1/30 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblock(s) size: 10 1/4" x 9 1/2" framed $ 130.- (afka377) view larger image in new window ask me about "Red Wing 2, 1/30" |
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Chicken 3/20 Limited ink print on paper from hand-cut woodblocks size: 9 1/2 x 10" (framed) $ 120.- (ka370) view larger image in new window ask me about "Chicken 3/20" |
