New wood engraving

I've started some new wood blocks. I plan to do a series of nine based on the Moseley Dovecote Gardens. First stage was to get the lemonwood blocks from Chris Daunt. I then stained the tops with brown ink.

I use a white watercolour pencil to draw the basic design onto the block. Unlike the previous designs, I decided to cut the backgrounds away.

I am pleased with the first proof of this block - it still needs some tidying up, but I think the white background gives the image a more solidity.