Last week, I took the Laser Block Engraving Class taught by Astrud and @Hardsuit. It’s a great example of an interdisciplinary class, using both printmaking and laser. Students submitted an .svg image - the size of a business card - a week before the class. Paul laser engraved printing blocks for us in both the positive and negative image, then sealed them with polyurethane or shellac so the wood wouldn’t soak up the ink and to prevent transfer of the soot.
I created my image using an original black and white photo I took 10 years ago. The frame was purchased off the shelf at Premier Gallery, owned by @TLAR. I highly recommend taking this class. Astrud and Paul are terrific instructors and are so inspiring.