Artwork description:

In a previous life I was an archaeologist and still enjoy visiting the sites. This summer I visited West Wales and was thrilled to finally get to see Pentre Ifan, the largest and best preserved Neolithic dolmen in Wales, if not the UK. Dating from 3,500BC it is still extremely impressive and although the stones weigh many tonnes, it still gives the impression of being delicate.

This image is based on a photograph I took and subsequent drawing, and is a 7-colour reduction linoprint.

Reduction linoprinting begins with carving a design into a new lino block and printing the first colour on each sheet of paper in the edition. I then carve more of the same block away and proceed to print the second colour. The process of carving and printing continues for each additional colour until the final layer is printed. Typically, one prints from lightest to darkest colour. After completion of the print, another edition can never be made because the block has been carved away during the creation process. As it is handprinted there can be minor variations in colour and density between prints.

Handburnished on Fabriano 200gsm paper using Schmincke inks.

DELIVERY INFORMATION
In order to avoid trips to the Post Office, I shall be arranging for delivery to be via courier (not Hermes!) and shipping charges will reflect this. As prices will vary depending on the purchaser's location, if the actual shipping price is less than that charged, I will refund the difference. I am happy to arrange collection.

The high cost of shipping from the UK to the USA is, unfortunately, out of my hands and I won't cut corners by using the cheapest courier or not having insurance as that will just be tempting fate!

IMPORTANT - Rather sadly I've decided that, following Brexit, I can no longer sell my artwork to purchasers in the EU. The customs/VAT regulations are an absolute nightmare and I don't want to risk purchasers having to fork out a lot of unforeseen extra money when taking delivery, and even if I agree to pay Customs and VAT upfront before sending out, the red tape involved just looks horrendous.

I will still be selling to customers outside the EU as there's been no changes there so everything remains the same. My apologies, all I can say is that I voted to remain.

For international buyers please note that import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the price of this artwork or shipping costs. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Materials used:

ink, paper

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