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My challenge for this print was to capture the submerged seaweed covered rocks which I just love. Here's my print story from the inspiration to the finished artwork. I wanted to get across all the work that goes into producing a linocut print and how long it takes, so I did share this as I went along on my instagram 26th July  I started with a scribbly sketch to make a kind of composition plan. First I drew a simple line drawing in pen on my lino, then I used a white crayon to mark the sea foam and cut...

Earlier this year in March I was driving through Marazion and just had to stop and take photos, the light on the Mount was so dramatic I wondered if I'd be able to catch it on paper. For linocut don't forget to flip your image ! No. 1  Cut out everything you want to keep white. I drew on a simple image in pencil. My first colour was a pale yellow to add the brightness to the contrasting drama. You can see my pencil drawing coming through. No. I mixed 2 pale greys one more yellow than the other. you...

It took me all night but I made a video! I'm so proud of myself. And it was fun so now I know how I shall make more xx

My latest print story, from the inspiration to the finished artwork.

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First the hedgerows were white and I couldn't resist having a go at capturing the Blackthorn blossom... ... then it all fell off and made me think of delicate snow.   I started by cutting out all the white petals, then the pale green and finally a darker green to add more depth and detail. the lino halfway there. Both these prints are in the Mini Prints Collection.