Lizard in a Woman’s Skin
The second in my series of wood engravings based on my memory of classic giallo films (see Don’t Torture a Duckling). Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is perhaps my favorite Fulci movie with an incredible soundtrack and lots of trippy visuals. This print isn’t so much a plot synopsis as it shows some of my favorite moments from the film including the dreams of the murder, the zombie-like hippies, the bat attack, and, of course, the dissected dogs.
About eight prints into the edition my printing press snapped and several important screw holes were stripped, rendering the press useless. The remainder of the edition had to be printed the old fashioned way: by hand with a wooden drawer knob.
Creating the preliminary drawing to be transferred to the block 
The engraving beginnings. Paper on block to prevent smudging 
The soundtrack from the film. 
Carving Florinda Bolkan in her fur coat 
Kepler the cat kept me company 
The cat was often sitting on my hands. 
Printing a wood engraving by hand requires VERY delicate paper. 
25-plus prints. A wrist breaking exercise. 
Signing the edition and getting ready for the sales to roll in!