Art Work

My art process can be broken into four modes of creative practice. Each one blending across the other and lending techniques to build a grander cohesive vision that is uniquely Hey LaRaye. Explore each one to get a glimpse of my flow as a maker and constantly curious creative. Below you’ll find the art work blog. A space for some deep dives into techniques and to see some of my projects.

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Cyanotypes

Learn more about my process of creating cyanotypes and ways to experiment with the process.

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Botanical ink Monoprints

Learn more about my process for creating botanical ink monoprints from pressed plants.

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Letterpress

Learn more about my process for creating letterpress prints at home.

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Illustration/Graphic design

Learn more about my illustration and graphic design work.

Art Work Blog

a space for art process deep dives and things i’ve made

All photos are copyright LaRaye Rushing.

2024 Botanical Monoprints
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2024 Botanical Monoprints

These botancial monoprints start with collecting plants near my home on the Oregon Coast. I press them for a few weeks. Then using my own DIY etching press setup, I ink them and create these prints.

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2024 Botanical Letterpress Prints
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2024 Botanical Letterpress Prints

The plants featured on these letterpress prints were originally in a cyanotype or ink monoprint. I took the shape from a scan and created letterpress plates from the result. The plate and paper are then pressed using my own home letterpress setup.

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Thrifted Framed Prints
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Thrifted Framed Prints

While thrifting, I have been grabbing any frames that catch my eye. Then I pop cyanotypes and ink botanical monoprints in them. These are only available at in-person art markets. Come find me at one when you’re out on the Oregon Coast.

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2024 Spring Cyanotypes
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2024 Spring Cyanotypes

My first time making cyanotypes in the spring. Lots of wildflowers I collected up the road at the end of last summer, ferns from my yard, and for the first time ever, seaweed.

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Handmade Paper Fern Monoprints
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Handmade Paper Fern Monoprints

I have been making my own handmade paper from scraps and bits destined for the recycling bin. These are my first prints on paper I made myself.

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Mushroom Driftwood Slices
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Mushroom Driftwood Slices

Hand painted mushroom driftwood slices from Taft Beach and wood slices from a tree in my backyard in Lincoln City, Oregon.

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