Artwork description:

This is another linocut from my Dublin series. The piece was only the fourth or fifth linocut I made on first discovering the technique which I quickly fell in love with! The work is carved directly from a photograph I took during my visit to the city and shows one of the main high streets on a rainy afternoon, with shoppers and couples going about their jaunt. I really wanted to capture an ordinary moment and elevate it through art. The work is a dedication to one of my favourite cities.

This is a limited edition linocut, printed on 315gsm Heritage Bookwhite paper.
Each work will not be identical to the next, due to the nature of the printing process, but this adds to its unique quality.

HOW THE ARTWORK IS MADE:
This is a handmade and handprinted linocut. The artwork is created by drawing out the image directly onto linoleum and then using small cutting tools, the image is intricately carved out. Whatever is cut away from the surface does not pick up the ink during printing, what remains does. In printmaking terms, a linocut is a form of relief printing. After inking up the linocut, high quality paper is placed over the image and the back of the paper is rubbed vigorously, using a wooden spoon. This is called hand-burnishing. The entire process is very labor-intensive, but the result is a beautiful, limited edition art print.


Your print will come wrapped in protective tissue paper to reach you in the best condition.

If you have any questions relating to the work before purchase please don't hesitate to ask me.

Materials used:

linoleum, printmaking ink, carving tools

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