Artwork description:

This is an original, handmade linocut based on the landscape around central Vietnam's coast. I have created a panoramic view of wild trees and sea, combining caulking to the surface of the linoleum to add more variation of texture to the finished artwork.

The work is loose in feel, but conveys the ruggedness of the coastline and the power of the wild elements of nature.

The artwork is printed on high quality 300gsm printmaking 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, caulking