These designs are engraved in wood by Randy Miller and printed directly from the woodblock by the artist. Randy offers an original work of art, in the exact size of the hand-engraved woodblock.
The surface of the block is sanded perfectly flat and smooth, and stained black before the engraving begins. When engraving into the surface, the light color of the wood is exposed, and the contrast guides the progress of the engraving.
Randy’s wood engravings are printed on Welsh basingwerk, a beautiful cream-colored paper. The fine smoothness of this paper allows for clear impressions of the engraving’s delicate lines.
Randy Miller’s prints are numbered in Editions of 200, further editions denoted by a Roman numeral “II,” “III” and so on. This allows for continued functional use of an extremely scarce and valuable wood. Each print is signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the artist.
All images copyright © by Randy Miller. Reproduction and/or use without express written permission is prohibited.
Randy printing a woodblock on his antique cast-iron Chandler & Price letterpress.
The end-grain surface of boxwood is engraved using steel burins or gravers. Boxwood is a hard, dense wood able to withstand the enormous pressure of the press. Many hundreds of impressions may be taken without loss of quality.
Vermont Sheep Farm
At 8.5”x5”, this is one of my largest prints. Click to see bigger image and learn more about this wood engraving.
Mt. Monadnock
This is my wood engraving of the majestic mountain in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. Click for more about this print.
Upper Mill, Harrisville, NH
I was able to climb atop one of the old mill buildings to get this wonderful view of the town. Click for more about this print.
Ceres, Goddess of Agriculture
Commissioned by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, this engraving adorns the title page. Click for more about this wood engraving.
Sheep Talk, Isle of Harris
I saw this scene in my travels to the Hebrides and decided it would make a nice engraving. Click to see larger image and learn more.
Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH
My view of some of the Shaker buildings. It’s a beautiful, preserved village well worth visiting. Click to see a larger image and learn more.
Images from the Book of Kells
I was inspired to make this engraving after seeing the Kells manuscript on display at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Click for more info.
Old New Hampshire Hills
A view of Lake Warren in East Alstead, looking east. My house is by the field shown at the left. Click for more information about this engraving.
Shakers Mowing, Once
I recreated how Shaker brothers mowed their fields in tandem. Jugs of switchel rest under the tree. Click to learn more.
A Time to Dance
I was playing piano at this dance in the Nelson Town Hall and got inspired to capture the dancers! Click for more about this print.
Border Collie
A portrait engraved in wood of my pet Border Collie, a chaser of sticks and a great swimmer. Click for more about this print.