CONTEMPORARY & Traditional PRINTS

I absolutely love printmaking! Inspired by both my chilly river swims in the Great Ouse and what I see down a microscope. Small editions or individual prints are my thing so you get an individual work of art made by the artist. I am indebted to CRC for the use of their print room during their very excellent leisure courses in printmaking.

Lino printing, also known as linocut, is a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, usually with sharp tools. The carved lino is then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print. It’s really versatile and accessible - you can do it without a printing press using a wooden spoon! It’s a very satisfying as each print is unique.

Drypoint etching is a printmaking technique that involves scratching an image onto a plate, typically made of metal or I use perspex. You draw with a sharp needle to create lines and textures directly onto the plate's surface. The resulting image is then inked and pressed onto paper, producing a unique print. Unlike other etching methods, drypoint produces bold, rich lines that h allows for great spontaneity and freedom, as the artist can easily make adjustments or add details directly onto the plate. Plus it’s a lot safer as no acid is used.

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